Three Of My Favorite Clay Face Masks
I love clay face masks. I always look for one that has the least ingredients that I can't pronounce and that don't have synthetic color or perfume added, because that irritates my skin. A few months ago I started to make my own clay masks. I researched ingredients that will purify my skin and not dry it out. I have large pores and sun spots all over from living in Florida sun for almost 10 years. I'm ok with wrinkles and spots. I get it, it comes with age, but I do like my skin to just have a youthful glow about it. For my self. I like it. And pores the size of an atom. Sigh... I suffer with black heads and I want to destroy them. So that's my motivation for these masks.
I do have a tip and I'll write it right away before I list the mask ingredients. I used Aloe Vera in my masks. You have to refrigerate the container after you mix all the ingredients, but that way the mask doesn't last long. A week tops. But, you won't use an entire 4 ounce jar in a week. Going forward, mix the dry ingredients and the essential oils. When ready to apply the mask, just take a Tbs of the dry ingredients and a tsp of Aloe Vera, mix and apply. I'll still remind you to do this below. And I'll post a links to all the ingredients I used from Amazon below as well.
Rosemary Seaweed Clay Mask
- 4 ounce jar with lid
- 2-3 Tbs Seaweed Powder
- 3 Tbs Green Clay
- 1/2 Tsp Vitamin C powder
- 10 drops Rosemary Essential oil
- Filtered water - enough to make a smooth paste, or Aloe Vera. Remember, if using Aloe Vera or water you will have to refrigerate this. There are no preservatives, so it will only last about a week, up to three weeks. Then, it will develop a mold on top. I would not add the wet ingredients till ready to use.
- If your leaving it dry - when ready to apply- take 1 Tbs dry ingredients and 1/2 Tbs water or Aloe, mix to a thin paste and apply to the face and neck, leave on for 10-20 min or until dry and rinse off. follow with an face oil or serum or a moisturizer.
About the ingredients:
Seaweed is one of the richest sources of natural minerals, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities, hydrates and detoxifies the skin, and contains amino acids which help firm skin tissue. This mask doesn't smell very pretty, but it's my favorite of the three. My face loves this.
French green clay, is a type of mineral clay valued for its highly absorbent properties. It’s a bio-mineral, composed of both decomposed plant material and trace minerals such as calcium, aluminum, magnesium, silica, phosphorous, copper and zinc.
Vitamin C powder - Aside from giving you fairer and brighter skin, Vitamin C has other key benefits, such as: Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis. Collagen is a vital part of the skin that gives it elasticity and makes it look young and firm. Vitamin C tells the body to produce more collagen. (I make a night serum with Vitamin C that is amazing. I'll blog it with the next batch I make)
Rosemary Essential oil - Rosemary has proven medicinal properties on skin as it has been used in managing skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. Its anti inflammatory properties are very helpful in healing burns by reducing swelling and puffiness. By its regeneration properties, rosemary essential oil rehydrates and tones skin helping remove wrinkles and making skin taut and healthy. It replaces damaged tissue thus reducing the appearance of scars and blemishes. With its disinfectant and antiseptic properties, rosemary has been used to treat acne and oily skin conditions. It lightens dark spots and blemishes on the skin. Massage your face with rosemary oil if you are looking to improve on your skin complexion. Rosemary has an anti aging property as it is rich in anti oxidants. It tightens loose skin making it firmer and elastic. It also increases cell growth to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Geranium and Rosehip White Clay Mask
- 8-12 ounce jar
- 1 cup Kaolin Clay Powder
- 20 drops Rosehip oil
- 3 drops Geranium Essential oil
- 1 tsp hibiscus flower powder or hibiscus tea ground to a powder
- important - Aloe Vera or Filtered water to use when ready to apply the mask. Do not out the Aloe Vera or water in the dry ingredients. Keep the powder separate to have this last longer.
- Mix all dry ingredients, put in a jar. When ready to make a mask, take 2 Tbs of dry ingredients and mixt with 1 Tbs Aloe Vera or water.
About the ingredients:
Kaolin Clay - nourishing and soothing the skin. detoxifying and cleansing the skin. removing the dead skin because it contains a high amount of silica. eliminating toxin from the skin. softening the skin.
Rosehip oil –Natural source of vitamin E – which is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant that calms and hydrates dry and sensitive skin. It also helps protect skin cells from sun damage. Natural source of essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9 – which help repair and regenerate damaged skin tissue. Natural source of vitamin C – a skin brightening, anti-ageing antioxidant that helps improve the appearance of pigmentation and restore skin's tone. It also helps protect skin from the sun. Natural source of the powerful antioxidants lycopene, which helps improve skin texture and offer protection against premature ageing, and beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage responsible for skin ageing. High levels of Trans-Retinoic Acid are delivered directly to the epidermis, which converts to Vitamin A to boost the skin's natural healing process. So many good things! I make a hair mask using Rosehip oil, I'll blog it when I make my next batch.
Geranium Essential oil ( there’s so much!) soothing properties that will calm down skin inflammation, relax your face muscles and promote blood circulation.
Hibiscus Flower powder – hibiscus is the “botox plant” wowza! One of the most powerful anti-ageing plant actives; it’s no wonder Hibiscus is called the ‘Botox plant’. Hibiscus has a magical reputation for increasing skin elasticity to give a stunning natural youth-boost. With the incredible ability to inhibit the activity of the enzyme elastase, which is responsible for breaking down our skin’s precious elastin, Hibiscus actively combats the ageing process by firming and lifting your skin.
Lavender Charcoal Clay Mask
3 Tbs Powder Charcoal
5-7 Tbs Bentonite Clay
10 drops lavender essential oil
2-3 drops Purify essential oil (optional)
Mix all the ingredients and put into a 4-8 ounce jar. when ready to apply, mix one Tbs of the dry ingredients with Aloe Vera gel or filtered water.
About the Ingredients:
Why charcoal? charcoal boasts beauty benefits for skin by drawing oil, dirt and other harmful substances from clogged pores due to its adsorption powers.
Bentonite clay for skin: When applied to the skin, the mud helps get rid of skin allergies that may cause itchiness and sometimes blemishes. Use Bentonite clay for skin detox. It slows down aging of the skin by removing age accelerating toxins.
Aloe Vera gel - The aloe vera plant is packed full of healing extracts, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids. The gel is filled with a plethora of aloe vera skin benefits, such as anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory, giving it soothing and moisturizing properties that defend against harmful toxins that can destroy the delicate skin of the face.
Lavender Essential Oil - is great for the skin. Some of its skin benefits include that of being antiseptic and anti-fungal which helps to reduce scarring and speeds healing. The essential oil is also an anti-inflammatory and circulatory stimulant.
Purify Essential Oil (optional) - it has cilantro, lemon, lime and melaleuca oils in the blend, those are detoxifying.
Rosehip Oil
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