The Joy of Clay: A Review of Majestic Pure Cosmecuticals' Sodium Bentonite Clay

Mud! Clay! I knew there was always a good reason why I used to love getting myself dirty when I was little. And it's because all this fun stuff is actually super good for you! The lovely Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals sent me a container of their amazing sodium bentonite clay powder and I'm seriously all about it.

Some of you have probably heard about how good clay is for the skin. What you may not know is that there are many different types of clay, each containing their own unique mineral deposits and benefits. While most clays are known for their cleansing, detoxifying properties, I was surprised to hear that the type of clay featured in this container- calcium bentonite- is actually way more detoxifying than the ever popular sodium bentonite clay. In fact, I didn't even know there was much of a difference.

With that being said, let's see what else MPC has to say about their clay- which is a lot:

PURE Indian Healing Clay from WYOMING, USA - Premium Quality - No Additives

Excellent for Face Skin Care:  

Deep Skin Pore Cleansing, Detoxifying And Revitalization. Works on Oily and sensitive skin as well. Clay makes a fabulous facial mask, for shrinking pores, tightening and toning skin, removing impurities, and just making your skin look and feel great.

PREMIUM QUALITY THERAPEUTIC GRADE CLAY: Sodium Bentonite has a electromagnetic properties making it very absorbent and helpful for drawing out Metals and Toxins. Clay baths and foot soaks draw toxins from the skin and through the pores

SOOTHING SKIN: Helps to sooth and heal including cuts, bruises, insect bites, bee stings etc

In recent times, healing clays like Bentonite Clay have once again been gaining popularity for Detoxification, and for good reasons.

What is Bentonite Clay?

“Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. Bentonite can be used externally as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the bath and, in skin care recipes. A good quality Bentonite should be a grey/cream color and anything bordering “pure white” is suspect. It has a very fine, velveteen feel and is odorless and non-staining. Bentonite Clay is composed of aged volcanic ash. The name comes from the largest known deposit of Bentonite Clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming.

 What Does it do?

Bentonite Clay is a unique clay due to its ability to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated. Upon contact with fluid, its electrical components change, giving it the ability to absorb toxins. Bentonite is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals. “Bentonite is a swelling clay. When it becomes mixed with water it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. From here the toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical attraction and once there, they are bound.”  Bentonite clay carries a strong negative charge which bonds to the positive charge in many toxins. When it comes in contact with a toxin, chemical, or heavy metal, the clay will absorb the toxin and release it’s mine


Plus, here are some fun directions they left us with:

Directions

For Face Masks: Using bowls, mix one (1) ounce (scoop) of clay powder to four (4) parts pure filtered water (spring water is good) Add water or clay to create a sour creme like consistency. let sit covered for a minimum of 30 minutes. Wash face and then use fingers or brush to coat face 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Leave on 5 min. (dry skin) to 20 min. (oily skin.) Wash off with warm water (in shower is easiest) and immediately use high quality natural facial moisturizer.

For Hair Masks: Section your hair into four sections using plastic clamps to separate your hair. Apply the clay to your hair as if it was a relaxer — expect you also apply it to your scalp. Let the clay sit on your hair for 20-25 minutes, but do not let it harden. (If it hardens, it will be harder to remove from your hair.) Rinse out the clay with warm water. Take care to ensure that all of the clay is removed from the hair.

The Nitty Gritty:

Love Love LOVE this stuff!! I have used calcium bentonite clay before and, while it works pretty well, it was super difficult to dissolve when mixed. It was gunky and lumpy and just really annoying and messy. So, I was initially not looking forward to use this stuff, thinking that it would do the same thing, but.. it so didn't! This stuff actually dissolves super easily, and it does leave a velvety smooth consistency that feels super nice applying to the skin!

I used a scoop of this stuff as MPC suggested, but found it to be way too much... in fact, it was enough for probably 4-5 facial applications. So, keep that in mind for next time. What I love about these clay powder things (like, everything!) is that they give room to play around. So, I added some fresh aloe vera juice and a few drops of lavender essential oil for aromatherapy.

I have to admit that I probably only left this on my face for 15 minutes or so (oops, someone didn't read the directions). Still, I noticed an awesome difference in my skin. After rinsing, I spritzed on some toner and applied a good hydrating moisturizer. After all, this stuff detoxifies, so it's pulling all sorts of stuff out of your skin. Don't want it to dry it out.

I am all about purchasing this product. It's super cheap ($12.95 for 16 ounces!) and will last forever. The benefits alone are so, so worth it. I'd recommend using this product once a week for the most benefits, but of course, decrease the frequency if you experience any dryness (but make sure you're moisturizing!)

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals is impressing the heck outta me with all this yummy stuff they've been coming out with! You can purchase their sodium bentonite clay here on amazon.