A bentonite clay mask using Indian Healing Clay is good to help tighten your facial pores, clear up blemishes, and pulls toxins and chemicals from your skin, keeping it in tip top condition.
The Indian Healing Clay actually has a website if you so desire to read all their information and random jive..
Some people even mix up a large batch for full body mud baths but I have yet to try this, nor have I had the desire...
It tends to be pretty astringent and drying so I don't recommend using it more than once or twice a week tops.
You can mix up a small amount to use at a time and/or mix up a batch to keep in the fridge that's good for a week to spot treat blemishes if you're prone to acne.
*Random note about Bentonite Clay*
I got Bentonite Clay powder quite a ways back instead of the Indian Healing Clay and just did not get the same results. If you are able to make the mask work with Bentonite Clay powder from a different vendor that's awesome. You don't have to use the brand I use, I just couldn't get it to work for me*
Making a Clay Mask is super easy when you have what you need.
What do we need??!!
Indian Healing Clay: I get mine from Whole Foods and it runs me about 7 dollars. I'm sure it's cheaper other places but I haven't had to get another container for over a year now so I haven't had to look yet.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Raw and Organic with "mother" is best, but use what you have.
Lavender Essential Oil: Wonderful for repairing damaged skin
Optional: I also add a little bit of raw honey sometimes. Honey has healing properties and is really good for your skin. Just a drop or two in the mixture when I add in my essential oil.
Optional: I also add a little bit of raw honey sometimes. Honey has healing properties and is really good for your skin. Just a drop or two in the mixture when I add in my essential oil.
Let's Begin!!
-Use a bowl to mix your ingredients, I suggest glass, and a plastic or wooden spoon/stirring utensil.
-Using metal utensils causes a reaction with the clay and it won't mix well together.
-Mix equal parts Indian Clay with ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar), about 1 Tablespoon.
-Mix them together until you get a soft consistency that you can spread on your face, where it will stick well and won't fall off. I like to think a nice creamy yogurt consistency works well.
-Add your lavender essential oil if you like and stir well. Only 1 or 2 drops.
-Once your mask is a good consistency you'll want to apply it to a clean face.
-Do NOT apply it too close to your eyes, especially if you have essential oil in your mixture as it will burn because mucous membranes are very sensitive to the essential oils.
-Try to avoid hair if possible as it's not easy to get out of hair. I try to do this before a shower sometimes as it just makes life easier.
-As the mask dries it will be cold, it will make your face tight, this is all completely normal.
It will hurt to have emotion...
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| It hurts to smile... or anything.. .....try not to sneeze.... |
Normally you can wait 10-20 minutes before using a very warm towel to rub off the mask, over a sink. It can take a little elbow grease. I find it helps to let the warm towel sit on your face a bit before trying to get it off.
I used to wait the full 20 minutes when it was peeling off, but now I just wait until it's just starting to dry out because my skin is sensitive and dry and can't handle the full 20 minutes.
When it's off it will feel tight and your skin will be red, red, red. This is normal. The redness fades in about 20 minutes. I wouldn't recommend doing this before a hot date or anything.
The clay is doing its job and has drawn toxins out of your skin and tightened your pores.
Good stuff.
Apply a high quality moisturizer and enjoy your happy skin. ^_^
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