I spend most of my summer on a clay mask. I get home from work, splash some water on my face, and then I cover it in mud for as long as I can possibly stand it. Oily Skin
I cook, I have people over, I do laundry, and sometimes I even fall asleep with it still on my face. It’s not as frivolous as it sounds: The more I do it, the better my skin gets.
And for the longest time, I would go for the more intense masks—the ones that feel like an octopus sucking your face off. But that’s because I’m a mask-chest; I live for the cracked, dry, pain-as-payment for slightly better skin.
But of course, that feeling isn’t for everyone (and even if you dig it, maybe it’s not best for every day). Below is a selection that’s been getting me through summer mattified and relatively breakout-free.
I switch these out seasonally, so please leave a review for what I should try next…
The $9, Can’t-Go-Wrong Clay Mask:
I’m starting here because you’ve got no reason not to buy this. I use this one most often just because ahh price, but it’s great for other reasons, too. It isn’t too intense, dries nice and fast, spreads super evenly on damp skin, AND actually works. No fancy spa smell or peel-off effect though. For that, stay tuned.
Main clay at work: Sea Silt. Natural, non-drying, oil-absorbent with anti-inflammatory properties.
The Fan Favorite:
This one is pretty gentle and basic—another good one to jump into if you’re not a mattifying mask fan. I once made a pit stop at an Origins on a hot summer day just to do this mask, collect some samples, and relax in the A/C.
Also Read: 15 Amazing Homemade Scrubs for Oily Skin
