The use of Clay facial mask's as a beauty treatment has been around
for thousands of years. Many people spend hundreds of dollars in a
year alone on clay mask treatments. Why should you spend all that
money when you can make your own at home in your own kitchen?
Have you ever thought about making your own? Maybe you have but you
just don't know where to start. If that's the case then maybe you
will find this information useful in helping you do that and even if
you have never thoughtabout it before maybe you will after reading
this.
There are so many beneficial effects of using clay facial masks.
Some of which are they help clear up acne, loosen blackheads, soothe
and calm inflammation, they cleanse, refine and peel off the dead
outer layer of skin, nourish, rejuvenate and stimulate your skin
and they also act as an anti-wrinkle treatment and as a natural
facelift for your face.
After you use a clay mask you should rinse it away with spring or
distilled store brought bottled water it is healthier for you skin
because it doesn't have all the impurities that regular tap water
has in it.
There are a lot of different types of clay and they all have a
different mineral content in them which will have a different
effect on the skin. Clays are from the earth they have absorbed
the sun, the plants and minerals of the earth over thousands of
years. Clay has rejuvenating and anti-aging effects on the skin.
Clays come in many different colors like black, brown, green, red,
white and yellow that come from all over the world. Each one has
a different type of treatment for your skin. They will all combine
beautifully with essential oils. The clay and oil have a synergistic
effect upon each other that will give your skin beautiful results.
The most common clays are Fuller's Earth, Green Clay and White Kaolin
which you can find in most health stores and pharmacies.
Fuller's Earth is very stimulating clay and has a marked effect on
the epidermis. This is a brown clay and a cleansing clay that also
has a desquamation action on the skin. It removes dead skin cells
and can be used on oily to normal textured skin only.
Green Clay can be used on all skin types that have different types
of skin conditions and this is the finest of the clays. Green Clay
is good for treating acne and disturbed skin. This has an anti-aging
effect on mature skin. You can use this to balance combination skin,
to normalize oily skin and to rejuvenate dry skin.
Green Clay is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and it
energizes the connective tissue. This clay leaves the skin silky
smooth because it is an antiseptic which promotes healing in the
skin. It also stimulatesthe skin gently and is effective in
increasing the lymph flow and circulation which enables oxygen to
speed up the elimination of waste products from your skin.
White Kaolin is best used on normal to oily skins because they have
an astringent effect and removes impurities from your skin while at
the same time it cleanses, improves lymphatic flow and increases the
blood circulation to the area. Here are a few recipes for some
homemade clay facial masks. Remember that you should always test a
small area of skin to make sure that you don't have an allergic
reaction to the product. I hope you enjoy!
Basic Mask
Ingredients:
3 tsp. Corn flour
2 oz. Green Clay
Mix these together and keep in a glass jar with a screw on lid that
is airtight so that you will have on hand. These are for purifying,
toning, soothing, rejuvenating and the basic ingredients to be used
in the next few recipes.
Normal skin Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Basic Mask
1 Egg Yolk
1 tsp. Spring or Distilled Water (bottled store brought)
Combine these and use 1 drop:
2 drops Geranium Oil
1 drop Bois De Rose Oil
Mix all these together to make a smooth paste, apply to your face and
leave on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse away with spring or distilled
water.
Dry Skin Mask
Ingredients:
1 tsp. Almond Oil
1 tbsp. Basic Mask
2 drops Carrot Oil
2 tsp. Spring or Distilled Water (bottled store brought)
Combine these and use 1 drop:
1 drop Chamomile Oil
1 drop Rose Oil
Mix all these together to make a smooth paste, apply to your face and
leave on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse away with spring or distilled
water.
Oily Skin Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Basic Mask
1 tbsp. Brewer's Yeast
1 tbsp. Spring or Distilled Water (bottled store brought)
Combine theses and use 1 drop:
1 drop Lavender Oil
1 drop Rosemary Oil
Mix all these together to make a smooth paste, apply to your face and
leave on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse away with spring or distilled
water.
Dehydrated Skin Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Basic Mask
1 tsp. Brewer's Yeast
1 tsp. Egg Yolk
1 tsp. Jojoba Oil
1 tbsp. Spring or Distilled Water (bottled store brought)
Combine these and use 1 drop:
2 drops Carrot Oil
1 drop Chamomile Oil
Mix all these together to make a smooth paste, apply to your face and
leave on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse away with spring or distilled
water.
Acne Skin Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Basic Mask
1 tsp. Spring or Distilled Water (bottled store brought)
Combine these and use 1 drop:
1 drop Chamomile
1 drop Juniper Oil
1 drop Lavender Oil
1 drop Patchouli Oil
Mix all these together to make a smooth paste, apply to your face and
leave on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse away with spring or distilled
water.
