How to Treat Eczema With Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay is a great, natural way to help heal eczema and greatly diminish itching and even pain that eczema can cause. It also supports the skin as it creates new tissue. It acts to soak up the inflammation from the lesions, scales and cells. Find out how to treat eczema with bentonite clay.

Things You'll Need

• Bath robe
• Bentonite clay
• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. Purchase some bentonite clay online or at an organic beauty or health food store.

2. Cover the area(s) affected with eczema with a generous layer of damp clay.

3. Wrap the area(s) with plastic wrap and cover yourself with a soft, long, comfortable bathrobe. This helps to hold in the moisture and prevents the clay from drying out too quickly. (For those who feel this is too tedious, apply a thin layer and let dry.)

4. Keep the clay on for a few hours and then rinse off.

5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 after several hours.

6. Repeat the above whenever itching occurs.

7. Soak in a 20 minute bath about once a week (or more) with 2 to 4 cups of powdered bentonite clay.

Tips & Warnings

• It may take a few months to see results. Be patient. The skin may peel initially but then improve over time.

• Some also suggest while treating your skin with bentonite clay, you can also ingest it. Take 1 to 2 ounces of liquid clay twice a day or take dry, 1 to 2 tablespoons, twice per day.

• Speak with a doctor before taking the clay internally.