Beauty Uses for Bentonite Powder

If you're looking for a way to achieve glowing skin and healthy hair, adding bentonite powder to your beauty regimen may help. The powder comes from Bentonite clay, is very affordable, and can be found in most health food stores. Some health professionals also recommend taking bentonite powder as a way to achieve and maintain colon health.

Skin Care

• Bentonite powder can be be taken in capsule form as a colon cleanser that will rid the body of toxins, which could make your skin brighter and free of impurities. A number of facial products contain bentonite clay--the substance is used as a mask to dry up blemishes and keep the skin clear. Bbentonite clay is available at most local health food stores; mix it with water or apple cider vinegar to use as a facial treatment that will exfoliate the skin and give you a healthy complexion.

Hair Care

• Since bentonite powder can draw out dirt and toxins, many people also use the powder in their hair. Bentonite powder can help to remove dandruff from dry or wet hair, and can also be used as a hair mask to remove excess oil and leave hair clean and shiny, since the powder traps toxins so they can easily be rinsed away. The clay can be mixed with water before it is applied to the hair, or mixed with items like coconut milk to give the hair a pleasant scent.

Teeth and Gums

• Bentonite powder has also been cited as a remedy for swollen gums, and may help to promote healthy teeth by soothing pain and inflammation. According to the late Dr. Bernard Jensen, a chiropractor and health and wellness author, bentonite powder can relieve inflammation by absorbing radiation in the bones, which is why the substance can help with gum pain. Applying bentonite clay directly to the gums to draw the toxins out is a helpful home remedy, according to Richard Anderson, author of the "Cleanse and Purify Thyself" book series. The powder can also be mixed with plantain to achieve healthy gums and teeth.