Anyone have a natural recipe for clay facial mask?

[diana_circe]

I used to have a Natural Beauty book that had recipes for clay masks to reduce pores and oily skin, and doing a search hasn't found me anything I like. Anyone have one to share?

[PrincessArky]

not a clue just wanted to bump it back up in case someone one tonight might have what you are looking for :)

[diana_circe]

thanks! :) I have clay, I have green clay, I have all kinds of stuff. I can't find a decent recipe that doesn't call for oil of some sort... ugh!

[Beso]

Nutritious Clay Scrub & Mask


Ingredients:
2 tablespoons cosmetic clay
(or 1 tablespoon powdered full cream goat's milk)
1 tablespoon colloidal oatmeal (cosmetic grade oat flour or just use very finely ground whole oats)
1 tablespoon wheat germ flakes (in your grocer''s cereal aisle)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (for rejuvenation)
7 drops Egyptian Rose Geranium Essential Oil (great for mature skin)


Blending Procedure:

Mix all ingredients together and place in an airtight container.


Combine 1 tablespoon of the mixture with enough warm water to create a nice paste. Work in circular motions applying to the face. Allow the product to remain on the skin while you rest for a few minutes. After it has dried completely, rinse with warm water, blot dry.

[Beso]

Strawberry and Honey Clay Mask

Ingredients:
1 medium ripe juicy strawberry
1/4 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons kaolin clay

Blending Procedure:

Mash strawberry in a small bowl. There may be chunks left but make sure it is well mashed.

Add honey and stir to combine.

Add clay a little at a time, stirring constantly until all the clay is incorporated. Add more clay if the mixture is too runny. The mixture should be chunky but spreadable.

Spread mask in a thick layer onto face with fingertips or cosmetic brush.

Leave on face for 15-20 minutes.

Rinse off with cool water.

[diana_circe]

thank you! These were exactly the types of recipes I was looking for :)

[Beso]

I have a few other types of masks, just not clay. Let me know.

Hope you enjoy them.

[diana_circe]

Beso, I am looking for anything that will reduce pores and/or tighten skin. Got anything natural for a lip plumper?

[Beso]

A great clay mask for oily skin, for use after cleansing and before application of facial toner.

Yield: 3/4 cup (enough for several facial/neck applications)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Price Category: 2
Difficulty Level: 1
Shelf Life: None, keep refrigerated

Ingredients:
1/2 cup green clay
1/4 cup aloe vera juice
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
1 teaspoon Vitamin E
3 teaspoons cucumber hydrosol
1/2 teaspoon ascorbyl palmitate (Vitamin C Esters)
1/2 teaspoon niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Blending Procedure:

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. To use, apply immediately to clean skin. Allow to dry thoroughly and then remove by rinsing with warm water. Follow with Fresh Cucumber Toner and moisturizer of choice.

[Beso]

Sorry don't have a lip plumper

Ingredients:
6 grams St. John's Wort infused extra virgin olive oil
10 grams avocado butter
4 grams alkanet infused sweet almond oil
6 grams fractionated coconut oil
10 grams beeswax
a pea-sized amount rose concrete
a pea-sized amount kaolin (China clay)


Blending Procedure:

Combine olive oil, avocado butter, fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil and beeswax in a heat proof measuring cup with a pour spout and place in a hot water bath. Once the beeswax has melted, remove from heat. Stir well. I use disposable pop sickle sticks to stir.


Add rose concrete and kaolin and stir again to ensure an even mix. Make sure the kaolin is completely broken up and dispersed.


Pour into lip balm jars, tins or tubes and allow to cool before using. Enjoy!!