Only three ingredients in this DIY Detox Clay Face Mask which means there’s no reason not to whip it up! This DIY face mask is antibacterial, anti-fungal, soothing and perfect to use on acne breakouts. Plus, it’s made in under five minutes and smells amazing.
This homemade lavender clay mask makes the perfect addition to your pampering routine (so does this peppermint foot cream!). Made from bentonite clay which is known for its detoxifying and healing properties as well as a lavender essential oil.
3 Ingredient DETOX Clay Face Mask
I use this DIY face mask once per month and have for years. It soothes inflamed skin and helps keep my face feeling fresh and soft and not rundown.
Bentonite Clay For Skin
It’s been said that bentonite clay is a healing clay- and in my personal experience that’s beyond true. Bentonite clay can help skin with:
- remove oil from the surface of the skin
- reduce redness and inflammation
- help detox the skin
- soothe red bumps
Bentonite clay has many uses and a lot of people ingest it as well as use it topically. Personally, it’s one of my go-to remedies for red bumps or hives. I’ve used it multiple times and it works wonders.
Essentially, it is a detox clay.
A Clay Mask With… Vinegar?
You would think that the clay and vinegar would cancel each other out. One being very acidic. However, apple cider vinegar is no basic vinegar. It has been quoted to do almost everything- which you should probably take with a grain of salt ?
That aside, I love this vinegar and do find that it reduces inflammation. I use it to combat both digestive issues, heartburn, and skin inflammations. But it also has a ton of benefits for the skin.
Apple cider vinegar can:
- help soothe sunburns
- works as a toner
- is antibacterial and anti-fungal
- can ease redness of bug bites
Which is why I use it for its clay mask. With so many soothing properties I’ve found it works wonders on inflamed skin.
What Essential Oils Should I Add To The Clay Mask?
This DIY clay mask is lavender based. Obviously the smell of lavender is super calming (I use it a lot in our sleepy time spray!) but I also use it to soothe any inflammation or redness.
I’m sure there are many other essential oils you can choose but lavender essential oils have worked for me time and time again to reduce irritation and inflammation of acne or “random red bumps” on my face and skin.
Notes On The DIY Lavender Face Mask
One thing to note with this mask is that you’ve got to use pure ingredients- only then will it be effective.
Meaning, make sure you use bentonite clay and not a knock off and look for pure, raw, un-strained apple cider vinegar (the one with the strings and mother still in the bottle). Only then will you reap the most benefits.
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