Clay Facial Mask

Clay has natural properties that draw out impurities and oils from the skin and helps to exfoliate its surface. Different types of clays work on various skin types. Determining your skin type is important before choosing the clay for your mask. Green clay is suitable for most skin types and is a great oil-absorber, making it a good choice for oily or acne-prone skin. White clay is gentle, though less absorbent, so it's a better choice for sensitive or normal skin.

 Below are a few cosmetic clays and their properties:

Rose Clay is mild kaolin clay that can be used on normal to dry skin to gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin while improving the skin's circulation. Rose Clay is tinted with iron oxides and gives a beautiful pink color to soaps and powders.

White Kaolin Clay, also known as China or White Clay, is basically kaolinite and is the mildest of all clays. White Kaolin Clay is suitable for sensitive skin. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing it. White Kaolin Clay does not draw oils from the skin and can be used on dry skin types.

French Green Clay consists mostly of montmorillonite and is highly efficient at drawing oils and toxins from the skin. French Green Clay is rich in important minerals and phyto-nutrients and is the most commonly used therapeutic clay. Use it for facials for oily skin, and body wraps. This clay is not recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

Yellow Kaolin Clay is mild clay making it suitable for sensitive skin. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing it. Yellow Kaolin Clay does not draw oils from the skin excessively and can therefore be used on most dry skin types. It can be used in soap and body powders. This clay is suitable for dry, sensitive or normal skin types.


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Instructions

1. Making a Clay Mask

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     Add the clay and egg white to your bowl and mix thoroughly.
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     Check the consistency of your mask. If the mask is too thick to spread evenly with the facial brush, add water, as needed, approximately 1 tablespoon at a time.
   • 3
     Secure your hair. Use a headband or hair wrap to pull all your hair away from your face, making sure your face is clean and dry.
   • 4
     Apply the mask. Use the facial brush to apply the mask over your entire face using short strokes. You can also apply this mask to your neck and chest.
   • 5
     Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the mask to dry. Then, rinse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.

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