When it comes to face masks for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, bentonite clay may be an answer to all your skin woes.
Clay masks soothe and heal skin and remove excess oil, making them excellent for oily skin types. However, by removing excess oil, clay masks can also be drying. Experts don’t recommend them for dry skin, unless you add an oil to the ingredient mix.
Some tips for creating your own green clay masks:
- Create a basic mask by taking the powder clay and adding water. If you have oily skin, stick to just water. Jojoba oil is a great additive for those with dry skin, and milk will reduce drying effects for those with combination skin.
- Don’t use a metal utensil or bowl when working with and mixing your clay. The metal reacts to the clay, reducing some of its clarifying properties.
French Green Clay Mask With Essential Oils
This mask uses both green clay and kaolin clay, which is a gentle exfoliant. You can buy these items at a health/food store or online.
Ingredients:
- 1½ tsp French green clay
- ½ tsp kaolin clay
- 1½ tbsp aloe vera gel
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 2 drops rose essential oil (or an acne-reducing essential oil)
Recipe:
- Mix the green and kaolin clays together.
- Add the aloe vera gel, rose water, and any other oils.
- Refrigerate the mixture. It will keep for up to four weeks, so you can treat your skin again and again!
For a simpler version of a clay mask, gather some household ingredients and mix them together with the green clay.
Ingredients:
- Green clay—If you have sensitive skin, try the Rise n’ Shine Bentonite Indian Clay . The Aztec Secret Healing Clay mentioned above is also a fan favorite.
- 1 tsp honey
- Water for oily skin, milk for combination skin, or jojoba oil for dry skin
- Optional: your favorite essential oil
Recipe:
- Mix 2 parts liquid to 1 part clay.
- Mix in a bit of honey, making sure to stir thoroughly.
- If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
- If you want, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
- Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.
- Remove the mask with a steaming washcloth, and marvel at your fresh face.
If you’re someone who suffers from oily skin, a quick mix of some essential oils and clay may help reduce oiliness.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp green clay
- 1 tsp apricot kernel oil
- 3 drops of palmarosa essential oil
Recipe:
- Mix the palmarosa and apricot oils. Palmarosa oil serves as an antiseptic, while the apricot kernel oil moisturizes and softens skin.
- Add the oils to the clay, adding a few drops of water if necessary.
- Mix together and add more water if need be to give the mask a spreadable consistency.
- Apply an even layer of the mask on your face.
- Let it dry for 10 minutes.
- Rinse it off with a warm washcloth. Read More……….
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