Molivera Organics Bentonite Clay for Detoxifying and Rejuvenating Skin and Hair, 16 oz.

Bentonite vs Dead Sea Mud comparison

I bought this clay after a friend shared some with me. We had used it on our faces and hair during a trip to the Korean bath house, and I was super impressed, so I bought Molivera Organics Bentonite Clay and THE BEST Dead Sea Mud Mask by Pure Body Naturals to compare and see if there was any difference. The bentonite clay is a powder that can be mixed with either apple cider vinegar or water to make a paste. It can be used on hair or face. The Dead Sea mud is already premixed. Both smell fine, but if you mix bentonite clay with vinegar, it can burn your nostrils. I mixed with apple cider vinegar for this test. Smeared each mud on half my face. Comparison impressions: Dead Sea Clay is faster to go on because it's ready mixed. It's smooth and creamy. It left my skin cleansed but not overdry. Some oils were left on my skin after using the clay. This jar is smaller than the Bentonite mask. Bentonite clay mixed with vinegar -- the smell was nearly overpowering! I don't think I will do that again, as you can see in the picture that my face actually swelled under that mixture. Those people seeing firmness after using the clay may not be seeing actual firming, but swelling instead. This clay stripped my skin of all oils. ALL. Both sides of my face felt smooth after the test, but you can see that the Bentonite side was swollen. Both masks are good options, with Bentonite being the cheaper version, and Dead Sea Mud more convenient. I won't be doing the apple cider vinegar mixture again due to the swelling, so now you know not to as well

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Best Mask in the World

I am in my early fifties and I look good for my age, but I have recently started to notice that my skin may be starting to show signs of my age. I did some research on things I can do for skin that is starting to sag; I came across this and I am so glad that I did. My skin now looks better than it did when I was in my 30's. I only wish I had found this earlier in life. This mask is amazing. You can actually feel the mask tighten and tingle on your face. I believe you can actually feel it tightening your pores as it dries (that's the tingling feeling). It does everything it says it will. I saw a difference only my first use. I had started to notice my skin feeling a little loose at the corner of my eyes and around my jaw line. After one use my skin felt tighter and looked younger. I was amazed. I also feel like it gives me a really nice glow. The mask pulls blood to your face. Your face will be a little red for the first 15 mins. or so, but once that passes, I have a youthful glow. My face looks more awake and young. I had some rough spots on the top of my cheeks. Now that area looks and feels so soft. This product did much more for my skin than I anticipated it would. The more I use it, the better my skin is looking and feeling. It is literally reversing my aging and I couldn't be more excited as I am watching my face transform. I love this product and I definitely recommend tha

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Here are a couple things I like about this mask

Here are a couple things I like about this mask: -The pores definitely feel clean after rinsing off. -The face does show a definite brightness after ringing off. -Blemishes do decrease in size. -The tingling sensation (maybe I'm the very few who actually likes it). -The amount of product (a little does go a long way). One best thing I love about this mask is that I am actually seeing improvements on my skin. When I used other masks (like Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque), I only saw an improvement after rinsing off the mask, and the morning after. A couple days later, my pores would get clogged again from wearing makeup and being outside, to which then I would wear the Mint Masque again, and the pores would clear out. The cycle isn't the same with this mask. I am actually feeling my skin becoming smooth. When I take off my makeup, I'm not struggling with the wipe. I can glide the wipe over my face, minus cringing at how much I have to dig at my skin to remove the makeup. ***Now, the one con I do find with this mask is the mixing part. I have tried ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar), and while the mixture was smooth, my face felt irritated afterwards. During the next facial treatment, I tried mixing it with water, and the mixture was clumpy and the mask didn't perform well. But, the water mixture didn't irritate my face, and I stuck with this method ever since. I did read that people struggled with mixing this mask (with water, if ACV didn't turn out positive for them), and I personally found a method that works 100% for me: Just simply get this mask, a glass jar (whatever glass jar you own), a plastic spoon, and water. 1) Place a small amount of the mask into the jar. 2) Pour a small amount of water. Repeat those two steps in a technique that I call the 'lasagna method', where the mask and water are added in layers. 3) Once you have your desired amount, close the jar, and shake. The end goal is to have a semi-smooth paste. Add more water, if needed, and shake a bit more. Leave this mixture alone for 8 hours (either overnight, or while you're doing your daytime activities, if you want to use this at night). The mixture will eventually become smooth and easier to use. *I mean, you could use the mask on the spot, but it'll still be slightly clumpy, so just leave it alone for 8 hours for better results. Apart from the face, I've also used this mask in my hair. It really does take away the stink in the hair, along with product residue from dry shampoo, hair spray, leave in conditioner, and all other styling products. The hair is left soft and manageable. There is no weird/offensive odor after rinsing out the product. In addition, I've also used this on the armpits, and I find that I don't even have to wear deodorant anymore. Granted, it is winter in America, but even then, I didn't have to wear any sort of antiperspirant when I used this treatment during the warm weather. Overall, I highly recommend purchasing this mask

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A million uses!

This clay is really finely ground. It makes it so much easier to swallow. I am doing a cleanse with Diatomaceous earth and bentonite clay. I have been sick for 5 weeks with a bad summer cold and allergies. I tried medicines and they didn't work. Since taking both of these as directed on an empty stomach with plenty of water, my mucus has dried up significantly and to be honest, I feel really good. I am retaining less water and my skin is looking healthier. I would recommend this to anyone. It can be used internally or externally

195 persons found it helpful

Miracle product for underarm rash

My teenage daughter has had a terrible underarm rash. We thought it might be due to shaving or sweat so we have tried everything to make it go away. She plays basketball so not sweating is not an option and not only is it painful it is embarrassing. This is something we have been fighting for a few years. I saw a post about detoxing your arm pits so we used a mix of the clay with apple cider vinegar and it is a MIRACLE!!! After one use the rash was pretty much gone! I plan on telling everyone about this great product. Now I need to try it on my old lady face!

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Very Impressed with Product and Company

The Product I have used clay masks my whole life but never in a powder form. I'm very impressed with this mask. My skin is smooth and clear. I mix the powder with a bit of apple cider vinegar as recommended and sometimes I use Thayer's cucumber aloe witch hazel. This mask is different than the premixed clays because it's pure. It dries very tight and you feel a bit of a burn or pulse. If you have extremely sensitive skin, this may be too strong for you. My skin texture was very uneven and bumpy due to old (very old) acne scarring. This is the smoothest my skin as felt in years. The Company I purchased Shea butter from Molivera a few months ago and I am very impressed with them. I like that they stamp a manufacture (where applicable) and/or expiration date on the package. They also seal the outside of the jar so you know it hasn't been touched. The only improvement they could make is to place a plastic or foll seal on the inside of the jar of clay. When you open the jar for the first time, the clay spills out a bit. It's not an big deal, but when you open your new jar, tap it first on the counter to settle the contents and then sit the jar on the counter. If you twist it in midair, expect it to spill

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Face extremely Red – possible reaction

So normally, I don't do this but I'm honestly concerned. I followed the recipe, with 2:1 ratio, the application was normal, eyes watered a bit obviously due to the vinegar, but once removed after 10 minutes, my face is bright red! Not sure if this is normal?? But it does not make me want to continue using this product. Because if this, I'm rating it 3 stars. Perhaps someone can enlighten me on either a fix or why this reaction is happening. ** REVIEW PENDING UPDATE ** With the comments provided below, Ill try their suggestions and modify review if needed (10/26/2016)

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Cleared up poison ivy rash!!!!

Worked on my poison ivy rash!!! I am severely allergic to poison ivy and usually have to go through a round of steroids before I see any relief. I have tried every product there is to get relief for the rash/blisters in the meantime, some sort of work, but nothing works quickly..... until I tried this. I thought, why not? I read a few reviews mentioning it worked on poison ivy rashes. It worked almost instantly. I felt instant relief from the itching and the redness went away immediately. The rash dried up and has gone away within a few days, this usually takes WEEKS. I'm telling everyone about it and will never not have this in my house. Looking forward to using it for other purposes but for any bug bites or rashes this will be the first thing I use. I mixed mine with water rather than apple cider vinegar since some people found it too harsh - I didn't want to irritate the rash further. I didn't really measure.... I just slowly added water in until it was a clay consistency

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Great for face masks and so much more!

Did you think Sodium Bentonite clay was just for masks? Wow, you'd be so wrong! I just made toothpaste out of it yesterday (while wearing a mask made with clay, raw honey and ground oatmeal). The clay remineralizes teeth, and my skin feels great! (not because of the toothpaste) ;) Clay is also good for a myriad of purposes, including removing toxins from bug bites when used as a salve, and can be taken internally for assorted gastrointestinal issues such as acid reflux, bloating and constipation. I could easily write all day to list the many ways Bentonite clay can effectively be used, but perhaps it would be best to suggest you do a search for "Bentonite clay uses" and look at wellnessmama.com as well as draxe.com. These sites give either recipes or uses for clay far beyond what I've listed. Oh, one VERY important thing to know, never use metal when using/mixing Bentonite clay, unless it is Stainless Steel. I wrote Molivera Organics to find out how it was mined, since it's not supposed to come into contact with metal, and was told only Stainless Steel equipment is used. I'm very happy with the customer service I've received with Olivera Organics. The follow-up emails, including a FAQ are very informative. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to introduce natural products into their lives, or to anyone looking for a great skin care product. I hope you enjoy this clay as much as I have

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Best Clay Face Mask

I purchased the 16 oz Bentonite Clay to put on my face as a mask. So far, I have mixed the clay powder with apple-cider vinegar. I mix it into a thick consistence like a mud mask at a spa. The only scent is from the vinegar, which is not an issue for me at all. I let the clay dry before getting in the shower to wash it off. Afterward, my skin feels softer and looks healthy. The light pinkness disappears quickly. The company sent me an email with different recipes to try with the clay, which I think is really fantastic because they care about the products (and want us to get the most of out them). I will definitely purchase this product again from this seller

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Molivera Organics Bentonite Clay for Detoxifying

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Bentonite vs Dead Sea Mud comparison

Best Mask in the World

Here are a couple things I like about this mask

A million uses!

Miracle product for underarm rash

Very Impressed with Product and Company

Face extremely Red – possible reaction

Cleared up poison ivy rash!!!!

Great for face masks and so much more!

Best Clay Face Mask