So please, don't go outside and just smear mud on your face. It has to be quality bentonite clay!
I buy loose clay and add water (or rose water) to make a fantastic mask, and I've bought a pre-packaged facial mask like this one from Redmond Clay. It's literally just clay and water, no chemicals no preservatives!
The Facial Mud claims to do the following:
- Clarify your skin
- Remove excess oil
- Shrink appearance of pores
- Draw out toxins
- Tone skin
- Remove impurities
- Deep cleanse your skin.
It is safe for all skin types and it's so simple to use.
Essential Oils For Added Benefits
If you want added benefit you can even add a couple of drops of essential oils such as lavender to help combat bumps and smooth scars. Personally I love Frankincense because of it's ability to support healthy skin.
Make sure you know which essential oils to use because some may cause thicker hair growth or increase hair growth and I don't think you want that on your face!
How To Use It
If you are using powdered clay, use 3-4 tsp, add 2-3 drops of essential oil (optional) and enough water (or rose water) to make it like a paste. If you are using the Facial Mud, then just add 2-3 drops to the clay.
Apply the wet clay and let it dry for any time between 10-25 minutes (the more sensitive your skin- the less time is recommended).
Essential Oils For Added Benefits
If you want added benefit you can even add a couple of drops of essential oils such as lavender to help combat bumps and smooth scars. Personally I love Frankincense because of it's ability to support healthy skin.
Make sure you know which essential oils to use because some may cause thicker hair growth or increase hair growth and I don't think you want that on your face!
How To Use It
If you are using powdered clay, use 3-4 tsp, add 2-3 drops of essential oil (optional) and enough water (or rose water) to make it like a paste. If you are using the Facial Mud, then just add 2-3 drops to the clay.
Apply the wet clay and let it dry for any time between 10-25 minutes (the more sensitive your skin- the less time is recommended).
You may experience some redness after the mask simply because of the process to draw out the impurities (aka pore gunk). I washed the clay off my face at the 15 minute mark and the first thing I noticed was how tight my skin felt. It wasn't uncomfortably tight, but rather pleasantly firm as if gravity has been reversed. Yay!!
The second thing I noticed was how soft my skin felt to the touch. I couldn't stop touching it!
My skin is a little red after the mask, but I have very sensitive skin so I'm happy with that. It fades pretty quickly!
The first time I did this I noticed that my old facial scars were a bit more visible than usual, but slowly it faded and my skin looked back to normal. If you're worried about that, then you can always do it before bed! However, it really does make a difference in the long run! For me I've seen smaller pore sizes, tighter skin, less blemishes, and reduced wrinkles.
The first time I did this I noticed that my old facial scars were a bit more visible than usual, but slowly it faded and my skin looked back to normal. If you're worried about that, then you can always do it before bed! However, it really does make a difference in the long run! For me I've seen smaller pore sizes, tighter skin, less blemishes, and reduced wrinkles.
If you're interested in the Facial Mud you can buy it here:
- Facial Mud Hydrated Clay 4 Ounces
or the Powdered Clay: Redmond Clay
- Rose Water: Eau de Rose du Maroc Distillate Water
- Essential Oils: I recommend this brand
If you've tried clay before I'd love to hear your experiences!
Disclaimer: Redmond clay provided the clay for this review, but it is only because I told them how much I loooovvvee their products and I wanted to write a bunch of posts. So, yeah, I loved them before they gave me free stuff. Now I love them more.
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The links for products are affiliate links. I will receive a small commission from anything purchased which I recommend. I am a Young Living distributor so I earn a commission from products sold. If you are interested in getting 24% off your order-- please email me. There is a gimmick, but it's actually a cool gimmick. I swear.
