The most commonly reported issue with bentonite clay is that it can be pretty drying, so don't overuse! Sometimes bentonite clay is combined with salicylic acid if you're using it in product-form.

Bentonite clay's absorption properties make it a popular skincare ingredient. Check out eight ways this clay can be used in DIY beauty recipes.

A brand of clay marketed as safe for ingestion could expose consumers to lead poisoning.