Sunday, May 2, 2010

Clay Masks - the ultimate in skin care

Clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin.  Treat yourself to a clay facial today and your skin will love you for it!

Below are some easy facial clay recipes:




White China Clay - a deep cleansing mask
3 teaspoons White Kaolin Clay also known as China Clay
1/2 teaspoon Bentonite
1/2 teaspoon Glycerin
5 teaspoons Water or Hydrosol
2 drops of rose geranium essential oil

Mix the powders well. Add the glycerin and water/hydrosol. Add the essential oil last. Stir and apply to your face in a circular motion. Allow the mask to dry and then rinse off with warm water.

White China Clay - a gentle and soothing mask for sensitive skin
1/4 cup colloidal oatmeal fine
3 Tablespoons china clay
2 Tablespoons lavender flowers
2 Tablespoons chamomile flowers

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.  Add one of the following wetting agents:  honey, floral water, herbal tea, or water.   Apply to face and allow to dry at least ten minutes.  Rinse with warm water then cool water. 

French Green Clay - for acne prone skin
4 Tablespoons French Green Clay
5 dried bay leaves
1 cup distilled water

Boil one cup of water and add bay leaves. Slowly add the liquid to the clay to form a fairly thick paste. Apply to face and allow to dry.  Leave on 15 to 20 minutes then rinse with warm water.

Get all your skin care ingredients at Mountain Rose Herbs

Carol Belanger - Author 300+ Skin Care Recipes

8 comments:

S. Marks said...

When the sun finally begins to warm our faces again, and the world slowly looks a little greener, we always feel the need to freshen up our looks a bit. In an enthusiastic hurry to apply this season’s bright makeup colors, we may forget to stop and realize that the most important step is good skincare for a clean, smooth base. After the cold wind, dry heating systems, and dark days are done with our faces, most of us go into springtime looking a little dull.To bring your face back to life, there are some basics that always help whether you’re at a spa or your bathroom sink. Firstly, be sure to exfoliate: it can be as simple as adding salt (for oily skin)or sugar (for dry skin) to your face wash or buying one with exfoliating beads in it. It always helps to add a product with something like fruit enzymes or hydroxy acids into your regimen for added results. Going to get microdermabrasion at a local spa is a great choice for deep exfoliation that will be noticed right away. Any of these options will reveal fresh skin that is glowing

Jane said...

I think clay mask is the best the results with the clay masks are just amazing.

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Anti-Aging Skin Care said...

every time i am outside at the office work and i really care about my face. but when the sun is begins to warm my face i really disturb. when i see the clay mask i really solve my problem.

Organic Skin Care Line said...

Good its very nice Skin care post.

Maho Lucil said...

This mask contains sodium lauryl sulfate, Fluoride, glycerin,Sodium Saccharin, and titanium dioxides. It effectively refine pores, cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. To effectively reduce wrinkles and fine lines, I would highly recommend for women to use organic eye creams since its effective and clinically proven safe. 

scub body said...

Clay mask is very good for skin. Good post on facial mask

Los Angeles said...

Its a nice post but i want to know is their any particular age group that can use this mask if yes then what age group?