Mud masks recipes use a variety of different clays that target different skin types. This Herbal Clay Mask uses bentonite clay. I use this mask only occasional to detoxify my skin. Bentonite clay is great on a more regular basis for oily or acne prone skin types.
Bentonite clay is made from aged volcanic ash. It is highly absorbent and draws out impurities. Bentonite is electrically charged which helps it to draw out the impurities in your skin. Because of the electrical charge, you must use a wooden spoon or stick to mix masks that use bentonite.
The original recipe for this Herbal Clay Mask suggests grinding the ingredients in a food processor. I used a mortar and pestle. This recipe can be used as a scrub or a mask. Start out with a five minute mask application to see how your skin tolerates the detoxification process. If you have normal or mature/aging skin you may want to first try this recipe as a scrub. Remember to follow up with a moisturizer.
Before using a clay mask, cleanse your skin to remove make-up and surface dirt. When washing off the mask, remember to thoroughly rinse out the sink and flush out the drain with running water. If you use a facecloth to clean off the mask, use an old one.
Bentonite clay is made from aged volcanic ash. It is highly absorbent and draws out impurities. Bentonite is electrically charged which helps it to draw out the impurities in your skin. Because of the electrical charge, you must use a wooden spoon or stick to mix masks that use bentonite.
The original recipe for this Herbal Clay Mask suggests grinding the ingredients in a food processor. I used a mortar and pestle. This recipe can be used as a scrub or a mask. Start out with a five minute mask application to see how your skin tolerates the detoxification process. If you have normal or mature/aging skin you may want to first try this recipe as a scrub. Remember to follow up with a moisturizer.
Before using a clay mask, cleanse your skin to remove make-up and surface dirt. When washing off the mask, remember to thoroughly rinse out the sink and flush out the drain with running water. If you use a facecloth to clean off the mask, use an old one.
Herbal Clay Mask Recipe
3/4 cup colloidal oatmeal
1/4 cup dried lavender buds, ground fine
1/4 cup dried calendula, ground fine
1/2 cup powdered milk, ground fine
1/2 cup bentonite clay
- In a grinder or food processor, grind lavender buds, calendula and powdered milk. A mortar and pestle will also work.
- Mix all ingredients together in a glass container. Don't put the clay into the food processor. Don't use metal with the bentonite clay.
- Store clay mixture in a glass jar.
- For a scrub, mix 1 tablespoon of clay mixture with approximately 2 teaspoons of water to make a paste. With finger tips, lightly scrub face. Use olive oil or honey instead of water if you have dry to normal skin. Rinse with warm water.
- To use as a mask, mix 2 tablespoons of the mask with approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of a half and half blend of apple cider vinegar and water to make a paste. Apply to face and allow to dry for 5 to 20 minutes. Wash with warm water. Follow up with a moisturizer.
N.B.: Bentonite clay absorbs a lot of water. You may have to adjust the amount of fluid that you add to the dry mix.
Thank you to Melissa @ Pioneering Today for the recipe on which this clay mask was based.
Botanic Planet is a good source (Canadian) for clay and botanicals.
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