This lab study found that bentonite clay paste can bind to RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 when applied to skin, potentially offering antiviral protection. The researchers suggest it could be an alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, with the added benefit of not stripping your skin or disrupting healthy skin bacteria.

This was a theoretical research study examining how bentonite clay interacts with viral particles in lab conditions. It proposes bentonite as a sanitizer concept but doesn't include human skin testing or real-world efficacy data.

Funding not disclosed in abstract