How to Detox Armpits Using Bentonite Clay

What is Bentonite Clay?

Bentonite is an absorbent, fine and soft clay. One of the first places where this clay was found is thought to be near Rock River, Wyoming. It forms from the weathered volcanic ash, generally in the presence of water.

Did you know that there's evidence that some of the earliest civilizations used clay to treat everything from aches and pains to infections and food poisoning. In ancient Mesopotamia (5000 to 3500 BCE)?

Bentonite Clay has been used as a remedy for many things like removal of toxins from the body and hair, tooth paste, and face masks. It may also help fight off serious bacterial infections like MRSA and promote good digestion.

There are two types of bentonite clay, depending on the ratio of key minerals they contain: sodium bentonite clay and calcium bentonite clay. They have similar properties, with subtle nuances. Bentonite clay is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It also has trace minerals like calcium, iron, copper, and zinc. Both kinds can be used for facial masking. Sodium bentonite draws more toxins out of the skin, and calcium bentonite is gentler and provides the skin with more minerals. While both types have their benefits, I prefer calcium bentonite for facial masks or using a mixture of the two for more congested skin and the sodium bentonite for detoxing purposes like detoxing the armpits.

To avoid a heavy foul odor when transitioning from your regular deodorant to a natural deodorant make sure to detox your armpits first. Here are two recipes below.

Bentonite Detox Recipe

Bentonite Clay & Apple Cider Detox Option

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tablespoon Bentonite Clay

1 Teaspoon of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

Wash and exfoliate your armpits. Pat dry, thoroughly. Then using a ceramic bowl (not metal) mix the clay and vinegar with a teaspoon or two of water to achieve a paste-like consistency. Spread a thin layer of mixture on each armpit, allowing it to dry for 10-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water using a soft washcloth, pat dry thoroughly.

Bentonite Clay & Coconut Oil Detox Option

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tablespoon Bentonite Clay

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

DIRECTIONS:

Wash and exfoliate your armpits Pat dry, thoroughly. Then using a ceramic bowl (not metal) mix the clay and coconut oil to achieve a paste-like consistency. Spread a thin layer of mixture on each armpit, allowing it to dry for 10-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water using a soft washcloth, pat dry thoroughly.