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How to Deep Cleanse With Clay
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Good hygiene is the first step to
beautiful skin, but it's not enough to just wash daily. Deep clean
once or twice a week to remove any remaining impurities and tighten
pores. A facial mask treatment made from clay can be relaxing and give
your skin a healthy glow. To make a facial clay, add
distilled water to a small amount of clay. Other additives you may add
to a facial mask instead of distilled water are plain yogurt, honey,
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Instructions |
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Wash the face before you apply
the clay facial mask. This helps to remove as much surface debris
as possible, and it allows the clay to penetrate deep into the
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Steam the face for 5 to 10
minutes after you wash it to open the pores of the skin. A steamy
shower is an easy way to steam the face, but a pot of boiling
water with a few drops of rosemary essential oil also provides
beneficial steam. Remove the pot from the stove, place a towel
over the head and trap the steam from the pot in a tent. When
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Squeeze the clay mask onto your
fingertips and gently rub it on the face. Use upward, sweeping
motions. Add more clay facial mask where spots are thin and cover the entire
face so no skin is visible. |
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Allow the clay facial mask to
dry according to the manufacturer's directions. The dry time will
vary with the type of products included in the mask, but most
facial masks dry within 30 minutes of application. This is the
most relaxing part of a facial, so take the time to rest the mind
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Rinse the mask off with warm
water. Wipe the clay off with upward, sweeping motions. Remove any
clay facial mask that remains with a washcloth and gently rub in
circular motions. Do a final rinse with cold water to close the
pores. |
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When you steam your face, remember to pull
away to catch a breath and allow your face to cool down
slightly if it gets too hot. |
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Avoid rubbing or pulling your skin with the
towel when you pat it dry. |
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Body
Wrap Clay |
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for
Your Skin Type |
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oily skin. It is perfect for use in body wraps because it
heals inflammation and is used as a treatment for acne.
If you have sensitive skin, use Rose Clay
instead. This silky clay is even gentle enough
to use on the face. Similarly, French Yellow is suitable for
body wraps on normal skin, but because of its mild
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| Red Clay is a mineral-rich clay
originating from Morocco, which absorbs oil and exfoliates
the skin.
Also known as Moroccan Lava Clay, this smooth, sweetly
scented clay has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties. Used in body wraps, this clay promotes healthy
skin and body contouring. |
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herbs in this wrap depending on the fragrances and
properties you like. Recommended for this recipe using
lavender essential oil. This essential oil has a
beautiful fragrance that promotes relaxation and properties
that soothe the skin. |
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| 2 tbs olive oil |
| 1/4 cup of sea salt |
| 1/2 cup of powdered herbs
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| 1 cups of
Clay
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| 2 cups of water |
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prepare a clean area in which to lie down once the wrap
is applied. Lying in a bathtub will reduce messiness and
make cleaning up easier. Alternatively, cover a couch or
bed with thick towels on which to lay. You may choose to
light some incense and candles to enhance the atmosphere
and put you in a relaxed mood. Finally, listen to a
relaxing music so that once the body wrap is applied you
can drift off while the wrap works its magic. |
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- Heat water until just boiling and dissolve salt.
- Remove water from heat and add clay, herbs and oil
until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Allow mixture to cool to the point that it will not
burn your skin and apply clay mixture evenly to body.
- Wrap towels firmly around torso, legs and arms.
- Allow the clay to dry for 30–40 minutes.
- Shower using mildly warm water.
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Further Body Wrap Recommendations
Add up to 2 tbs of essential oils for further aromatherapy
benefit. Take care when using essential oils, however, as some
people may have severe reactions to them. Do a skin test prior
to applying the wrap, using essential oil diluted with your
chosen carrier oil.
Drink plenty of water prior to and after wrapping. As the
body wrap promotes the release of toxins and absorbs moisture,
drinking lots of water will help you avoid dehydration.
If you have circulatory problems or pre-existing medical
conditions, consult with a doctor before trying a clay body
wrap. Pregnant women are advised not to try clay body wraps. |
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This face mask is good for mature and dehydrated or dry skin. The cucumber
has a natural moisturizing effect and it smells like a fresh vegetable salad. |
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- 1/4 cup cucumber, peel and chopped
- 1/4 cup avocado flesh
- 3 tablespoons finely powdered oats (for mild peeling)
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeezed from lemon)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 8-9 tablespoons
Clay powder
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Few drops of
Essential Oils (1-10 drops per 100ml -
optional).
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 Puree
the cucumber and avocado flesh in a food processor until it is smooth with the
water and lemon juice. Then add all the other ingredients in Stage - Pour out the mix from the blender into a bowl and
then whisk in the Clay. Apply the Face Masks to a clean face and neck and
leave on for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water then apply a Toner and
Moisturizer.
- Use the Mask 1-2 times a week.
Important note: This Face Mask must be used immediately, it cannot be
kept or preserved but will keep a few days in the fridge. |
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 Choose your liquid based on your skin type. If you have oily skin, choose
water. Combination skin, choose milk or half and half and if you have dry
skin, opt for jojoba oil. Mix 2 parts liquid to 1 part clay.
- Mix in a bit of honey.
- Add more liquid if clay is too dry.
- Add a few drops of the essential oil (this step is optional).
- Keep mask on for 15 minutes.
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You should make your
own face masks. Not only because home made face masks
are much cheaper than store bought masks, but also
because if you are not hApply with the results, you
know to just not make that particular mask again. If
you are unhApply with the results of a store bought
mask, you are still stuck with the rest of the bottle to
either use up or throw out.
This recipe would work
great for you specially if you have acne with very
sensitive skin to harsh products. Clay is the perfect
solution for your skin type because it soaks up all
the excess oil on my skin, but at the same time
doesn't dry it out. To make a homemade clay mask you
will need half a cup of green clay, one cucumber, and
one teaspoon of honey. The honey is added for its
antibacterial property and the cucumber is added
because it's nice and soothing for your skin.
The first step is to
prepare the cucumber. First cut the cumber in half and
cut two thin slices. You will use these later to place
over your eyes while the mask is on your face. Now
take the remaining cucumber, and put it through a
juicer if you have one. If you are without a juicer,
don't worry. You can instead cut up the cucumber and
put it in a bowl with cool water for about 15 minutes.
Once the cucumber is
ready mix it together with the honey and clay using a
fork. You will end up with a thick paste. If your
paste is too thick, or you just like the consistency
better when it is not very thick you can add more
juice or water as needed.
Now you are ready to
put the mask on your face. Spread it all over and then
get ready to relax. Put your extra slices of cucumber
over your eyes and enjoy yourself while the mask does
it's magic.
After 10 minutes or
so you are ready to remove the mask. Your skin will
immediately look clearer and smoother. I use the mask
about once a week right after washing and exfoliating.
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Bentonite
Clay for Internal & External Use |
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Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of
the most effective and powerful healing clays used to
treat both internal and external maladies. Bentonite can
be used externally as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the
bath, and in skin care recipes. Internally, it can be
added to water or glazed upon food to help those with
sensitive palates. It has a very fine, velveteen feel and
is odorless and non-staining.
Bentonite clay is somewhat different from
the other types of clay. When Bentonite is
mixed with
water,
the molecular structure changes and
it rapidly swells
open like a highly porous sponge. Its highest power lies
in the ability to absorb toxins, impurities, heavy metals
and other internal contaminants.
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Bentonite Clay Recipes |
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Food
Recipes (Internal) |
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Honey Water |
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 2 cups of
water
1 teaspoon of Calcium Bentonite Dry Powder Clay
4 tsp raw honey
Put in a
plastic or glass container with a plastic lid.
Shake well and drink. |
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Stir-Fry With
Clay |
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1 onion,
chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tblspoon olive oil
2 pkg frozen veggies (your choice)
Soy sauce (sorry I never measure this)
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground black pepper
Hot sauce (I never measure this either!)
1/4 cup water mixed with 1 table spoon Bentonite
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Prepare
frozen veggies per package directions until they
are almost cooked, but not quite. Drain veggies.
Add olive oil to your wok or skillet. Sauté
onion and garlic until just starting to get
soft. Add in your prepared veggies, ginger, and
black pepper. Add a couple of splashes of
hot sauce - make it as hot or as mild as you
prefer. Add in a good amount of soy sauce
(approximately between 1/4 - 1/2 cup for
this recipe). Add in the liquid clay. It doesn't
add any taste, but acts like a thickener, and
you get all the benefits!
Cook until the veggies are as tender as you
like. This is great served over brown rice or
whole wheat pasta. Enjoy! |
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Guacamole |
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2 Ripe
Avocados
1 tablespoon Bentonite Clay
1 Clove garlic -- Mashed
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno -- Seeded, Diced
2 Tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
1 Small Red Onion -- chopped fine
1/4 cup cilantro leaves -- finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Directions:
Halve and
pit avocados and scoop flesh into a large bowl.
Mash avocado with a fork and mix in Hydrated
Clay. Stir in remaining ingredients, combining
well. Chill covered with plastic wrap for at
least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Stir guacamole
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1 tsp
sugar
1½ cups warm water
1 Tbs active dry yeast
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup Bentonite Dry Powder Clay
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Dissolve
sugar in water, sprinkle yeast over the top and
let stand for about 10 minutes until foamy.
Stir in olive oil and salt. Mix whole wheat
flour, clay and all purpose flour until dough
starts to come together. Knead dough on a well
floured surface. This takes about 10 minutes.
Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with a towel
and let rise for about an hour. When dough is
doubled, put dough back on floured surface and
divide into pieces for 2 this crust or leave
whole for thick crust. Forma into a tight ball.
Let it rise again for 45 minutes. Preheat oven
to 425º F. Roll dough into desired pizza shape.
Place on a well oiled surface, top pizza with
favorite toppings and sauce. Bake for 16-20
minutes until crust is golden.
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Brownies |
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1 ½ cups
unsalted butter
3 cups white sugar
2 tsp vanilla
7 eggs
1 cup flour
¼ cup Bentonite Dry Powder Clay
1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts |
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oven to 350º F. Line a 9x9 pan with foil and
spray with cooking spray. In a sauce pan over
medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar until
dissolved. Remove mixture from heat and beat in
the eggs one at a time mixing well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla. Sift dry ingredients
together. Add the flour mixture to the butter
mixture, mix until combined. Stir in walnuts and
spread batter into the pan. Bake at 350º F for
45-50 minutes. Do not over bake. |
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Supper Easy
Cookies |
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1 roll
Pillsbury's Cookie Dough, any flavor
1/4 cup Bentonite Dry Powder Clay |
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Unwrap
cookie dough and set it in a bowl at room
temperature to soften. Once softened, mix in
the clay. Place by tablespoons on a cookie
sheet, and bake as directed on the package.
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Be Creative! |
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Remember
Bentonite Clay has
no taste, so you can add it to most of your
favorite recipes. |
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Mask
Recipes (External) |
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All you
need is bentonite Clay,
water, plastic bowl, spoon and a brush for
making this. Take 4 tbsp of clay in a bowl and
slowly add water to it. Stir as you add water.
When you get a paste of desired consistence,
stop adding water and stir well. Apply it on
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Mask for Acne &
oily skin |
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recipe of bentonite Clay mask for acne. Take 2
tbsp of Bentonite Clay, 1½ tbsp of oatmeal and
1 tbsp of baking soda. Also take 2 - 3 drops
of tea tree oil. Mix all the ingredients
thoroughly. Also add ½ - 1 tbsp of water, as
required. Now apply this mask on your skin and
leave it for drying. You can wash it off after
20 minutes using lukewarm water. This is the
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Moisturizing
Face Mask |
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For this
recipe, you will need Bentonite Clay, sea
salt,
olive oil and warm water. In a plastic
bowl start mixing 1 cup of Bentonite Clay, 2
tbsp of olive oil and ¼ cup of sea salt. Stir
well and slowly add warm water. Keep adding
water till the paste is of medium consistency.
Now apply this mixture using a flat brush on
your skin. For added benefits, you can wrap
the skin over which you have applied mask
using a transparent sheet, foil or cotton
towel. After 30 minutes, remove the wrap and
rinse off the mask. This mask will deeply
nourish your skin and will leave it silky
soft. Here are more recipes on . |
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Dark Under Eye
Circles Treatment |
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For this
recipe, take a cup of Bentonite Clay, 1½ tsp
of honey and 1½ tsp of apple cider vinegar.
Mix all these ingredients in a bowl and add
water as required. Apply the paste to
face and/or body. This is especially
beneficial for dark under eye circles.
Now leave it for drying for 45 minutes, before
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Antioxidant Mask |
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Mix
equal parts of Bentonite Clay with brewed
Green Tea and 500 mg. of Vitamin C (open up a
capsule). Apply to skin, allow to dry and
rinse. *Green Tea is currently being studied
for its antioxidant, antibacterial, and cancer
killing properties. |
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Foot Treatment |
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Mix
equal parts of Bentonite Clay with brewed
Green Tea and 5 drops of
Tea Tree Essential Oil. Apply
to feet, especially in between the toes, let
dry 30 minutes and rinse well in warm water.
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Sensitive Skin |
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Mix
equal parts Bentonite Clay with distilled
water, 1 tsp
Sweet Almond Oil
and 5 drops of lavender essential oil. Apply
to skin and let dry 10 minutes. Rinse with
warm water. On fair skin people, the face
might turn slightly pink.
Sun Burn: Add an additional cup of distilled
water to mixture and use the liquid to ease
the sting of sunburn. Omit the lavender oil
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Facial
Scrub |
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Mix
equal parts Bentonite Clay with apple cider
vinegar. Add 2 tbsp of uncooked oatmeal to
mixture (you may need to add a little more
vinegar or water). Apply to skin and let dry
10-15 minutes. Rub off face using circular
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Energy Bath |
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Add 1/2
cup of Bentonite Clay to bath water. Soak for
15-20 minutes. This is truly a revitalizing
experience that excites and awakens your
cells. |
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Refreshing Facial |
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Mix
equal parts of Bentonite Clay with distilled
water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon
minced cucumber (remove peel). Apply to skin
and allow 20 minutes and rinse with warm
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Honey Mask |
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Mix
equal parts of Bentonite Clay with apple cider
vinegar. Add 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply to
skin, allow to dry 20 minutes and rinse with
warm water. |
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Relaxing Mask |
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Mix
equal parts of Bentonite Clay with air equal
mixture of apple cider vinegar and distilled
water (example: 2 tbsp clay, with 1 tbsp
vinegar and tbsp water). Add 5 drops of
your favorite aromatherapy, relaxation or
calming blended oil to the mixture. Apply to
face, allow to dry while relaxing in the tub
for 10 minutes or more, rinse well with warm
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Problem Skin Mask |
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Mix
equal parts of Bentonite Clay with apple cider
vinegar and 5 drops of tea tree Oil. Apply to
skin and allow to dry 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse
well with warm water and apply Tea Tree Oil
directly to blemish. |
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Body Pack |
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one pound Bentonite Clay with one pint of
apple cider vinegar add water to thin. Apply a
thin coat of the mixture to the body and allow
to dry 15-20 minutes. Rinse well in the
shower. One pound will do 2 people. |
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Insect Bites & Bee
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Make a
thick paste of clay and distilled water,
re-apply as needed. Also good for abrasions,
skin irritations, bruises, sprains, diaper
rash, acne, and fungus.
NOTE: For bad acne or bad complexion, the
first few applications will make it worse as
it is drawing out toxins and poisons. Don't be
discouraged; keep using the clay mask |
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 This popular lotion contains:
Pure essential Oils of Orange, Grapefruit and Tangerine with a rich
Apricot Kernel Oil, Aloe Vera and Jojoba Oil with Vitamin A, D and
E. |
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How to Shop for |
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Essential Oils |
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Avoid Getting Ripped-off |
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When Buying Essential Oils |
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Learn all the sales tricks when buying essential oils and how to
evaluate an essential oil company. |
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