DIY: Ancient Healing Mask For Your Locs & Face!
Bentonite Clay is great for removing toxins. Toxins are around us every day absorbed into our skin, hair, and body. For centuries people around the world would refer to bentonite clay as the "healing clay". It was used in ancient cultures as a healing method for protecting the body from disease.
Bentonite Clay produces an "electrical charge" and when combined with liquid it literally pulls toxins. This detoxification process occurs because Bentonite clay is comprised mostly of negative ions. The toxins and heavy metals in the body are made of positive ions, and bentonite clay works like a magnet that seeks out and binds to the impurities, helping to eliminate it out of the body.
If you’re doing your hair + face = mix together 1 cup each. If only face/hair then reduce that amount. Keep on for 20 minutes, no more than 45 minutes.
Face and Hair Mask Recipe:
First know that there’s only 2 ingredients that you will need!
Ingredients:
1. Bentonite Clay +
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
When Benotinite Clay is combined with apple cider vinegar, this beneficial ingredient makes the DIY mask a definite goto and you’ll be able to tell immediately what a difference it can make when you stick to the basics and use all-natural ingredients.
Bentonite Clay has both amazing internal AND topical uses. The clay is composed of ash from volcanos and comes from one of its largest known sources found in Fort Benton, Wyoming (hence the name). Bentonite Clay is also referred to as Montmorillonite, from the region of France called Montmorillon, where the clay was first discovered.
Important: Do not let the healing clay come in to contact with anything metal; this will reduce the effectiveness. Instead use glass, or wood for best results.
Benefits for the hair (Great for those with locs):
Hydrates and Softens
Alkalizes PH levels
Acts as a magnet to draw dirt and toxins
Removes frizz
Benefits for internal use (Great for detox, vomiting and diarrhea):
Abundant in minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Silica, Sodium, Copper, Iron and Potassium
Speeds up recovery from vomiting and diarrhea
Boosts Immunity
Helps with digestive disturbances like constipation, acid reflux, gas and bloating
To use internally: mix 1 teaspoon of bentonite clay with 1 cup water, drink immediately, and use as often as daily. You can also use as a homemade mouthwash to detox your teeth and gums.
Benefits for the skin (Great for acne prone skin):
Allows cells to receive more oxygen
Draws out blackheads and toxins, kills acne-causing bacteria
Used on the skin to heal eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis
Can be used to regenerate skin tissue