Deep Cleanse With Clay Facial Mask at Home

Facials are relaxing and rejuvenating and help you feel great while deep cleaning your skin. One way to do this is to make a deep cleansing facial mask.

There are many varieties on the market today, but you can save your money and make many of these products at home for a fraction of the cost. In most cases, the ingredients you use at home can be organic and are probably more pure than any product you could buy at the store.

Good hygiene is the first step to beautiful skin, but it’s not enough to just wash daily. Deep clean once or twice a week to remove any remaining impurities and tighten pores. A facial mask treatment made from clay can be relaxing and give your skin a healthy glow.

You can find green clay in most organic or herbal markets. If you do not live near an herbal market, green clay can also be purchased online.

Always be sure to test your mask on a small patch of skin before application to avoid any allergic reactions. First, take 1-2 teaspoons of your green clay and add a few drops of rosemary essential oil - which acts as an excellent antimicrobial for acne or trouble spots. Next, add a teaspoon or more of water until you make a paste. You can also add Witch Hazel instead for a tonic effect.

Instructions

Step 1

Wash the face before you apply the clay facial mask. This helps to remove as much surface debris as possible and it allows the clay to penetrate
deep into the skin.

Step 2

Steam the face for 5 to 10 minutes after you wash it to open the pores of the skin. A steamy shower is an easy way to steam the face, but a pot of
boiling water with a few drops of rosemary essential oil also provides beneficial steam. Remove the pot from the stove, place a towel over the head and
trap the steam from the pot in a tent.

TIP: When you steam your face, remember to pull away to catch a breath and allow your face to cool down slightly if it gets too hot.

Step 3

Pat the face dry with a towel.

Step 4

Squeeze the clay mask onto your fingertips and gently rub it on the face. Use upward, sweeping motions. Add more mask where spots are thin and
cover the entire face so no skin is visible.

Step 5

Allow the clay facial mask to dry according to the manufacturer’s directions. The dry time will vary with the type of products included in the mask,
but most facial masks dry within 5 to 10 minutes of application. This is the most relaxing part of a facial, so take the time to rest the mind and body.

Step 6

Rinse the mask off with warm water. Wipe the clay off with upward, sweeping motions. Remove any clay facial mask that remains with a washcloth
and gently rub in circular motions. Do a final rinse with cold water to close the pores.

Step 7

Finish the facial with a toner and moisturizer specific to your skin type.