These recipes for Facial Clay Masks are especially good for oily skins, however depending on which color clay you use all skin types can benefit. I prefer using the French clays as these are high in mineral content. These minerals are great for the skin to cleanse, detoxify, exfoliate, heal, sooth, and tone.
As mentioned the different color clays available are beneficial for different types of skins as each one has it’s unique healing properties.
Green clay helps to draw toxins from the skin and can calm inflammations. It is particularly good for acne.
White clay soothes and softens the skin and is suitable for all skin types. This is the gentlest of all the clays.
Red clay is suitable for dry and sensitive skins.
Pink clay is particularly useful for toning dull, tired, or devitalized skin. It also has excellent cleansing properties.
Bentonite clay, Kaolin clay, and Fuller’s Earth are also suitable for using in face masks. The latter being excellent for oily and acne prone skin conditions.
These various facial clays can be found at your local health food store or online.
- Deep Cleansing Clay Mask
- Soothing Clay Mask
- Revitalizing Clay Mask
- Facial Clay Mask for Mature Skin
- Facial Clay Mask for Acne
- Anti-aging Facial Clay Mask
Deep Cleansing Clay Mask
This clay mask recipe is most suitable for oily skin.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce green clay
- 3 tablespoons distilled water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
- 1 drop Geranium essential oil
- 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
- 1 drop Juniper essential oil
Soothing Clay Mask
This clay mask recipe is most suitable for dry and sensitive skins. If the facial clay mask dries out too much while it is on you can spray your face with distilled or floral water.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce red or white clay
- 3 tablespoons rose water
- 1 teaspoon jojoba
- 2 drops Chamomile essential oil
- 2 drop Rose essential oil
Revitalizing Clay Mask
This clay mask recipe is most suitable for dull and tired skins in need of a boost to reclaim that healthy glow.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce pink clay
- 3 tablespoons orange flower water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
- 1 drop Neroli essential oil
- 2 drops Orange essential oil
- 2 drops Petitgrain essential oil
Method for making the above facial clay masks
- Combine the clay and the floral or distilled water in a bowl and mix well until a good thick paste is formed.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the mixture over a clean, damp face and neck, avoid the eye area.
- Relax for 15 minutes, preferably lying down.
- Rinse off well with warm water before applying a toner and moisturizer.
Facial Clay Mask for Mature Skin
The oatmeal and avocado oil used in this recipe is perfect for mature skin along with the specially chosen essential oil blend.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce red clay
- 2 teaspoons finely ground oatmeal
- 3 tablespoons rosewater
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 drop Frankincense essential oil
- 1 drop Neroli essential oil
- 1 drop Rose essential oil
Method
- Combine the clay and oatmeal in a bowl and mix well.
- Next add the rosewater and avocado oil and mix again until a good thick paste is formed.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the mixture over a clean, damp face and neck, avoid the eye area.
- Relax for 15 minutes, preferably lying down.
- Rinse off well with warm water before applying a toner and moisturizer.
Facial Clay Mask for Acne
Green clay is excellent for drawing out impurities as mentioned previously. Combine this with the wonderful healing properties of aloe vera and the combination of essential oils, this facial clay mask for acne is perfect for dealing with those unfortunate break-outs that can occur at the most inconvenient of times!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce green clay
- 3 tablespoons aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon orange flower water
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- 1 drop Orange essential oil
- 1 drop Tea Tree essential oil
Method
- Combine the clay and aloe vera gel in a bowl and mix well.
- Next add the orange flower water, mixing in well to form a thick paste.
- Finally, add the essential oils and again mix well.
- Spread the mixture over a clean, damp face and neck, avoid the eye area.
- Relax for 15 minutes, preferably lying down.
- Rinse off well with warm water before applying a toner and moisturizer.
For more suggestions on acne treatment please visit the acne treatment page.
Anti-aging Facial Clay Mask
Slippery Elm powder has wonderful soothing, healing and hydrating properties, making this a perfect ingredient for this Anti-aging Facial Clay Mask recipe.
Combining this with red clay helps to further rehydrate skin that is dry, sensitive and mature.
The additions of Immortelle essential oil, known for its rejuvenating properties, along with Chamomile and Bergamot essential oils, both known to be healing and soothing, help to further enhance this anti-aging recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce slippery elm powder
- ½ cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon red clay
- 2 drops Bergamot essential oil
- 2 drops Chamomile essential oil
- 2 drops Immortelle essential oil
Method
- Add the slippery elm powder and the distilled water to a saucepan and simmer gently for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and strain then allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Add the red clay and mix in well.
- Finally, add the essential oils and again mix well.
- Spread the mixture over a clean, damp face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
- Relax for 20 minutes, preferably lying down.
- Rinse off well with warm water before applying a toner and moisturizer.
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