5 Must-Try DIY Clay Face Masks for Skin Detox

 Amazing Clay Mask For Skin Detox

When it comes to skin detox, there’s nothing that feels quite as satisfying as a clay mask. A skin-purifying clay mask can serve a real, proven purpose in expelling dirt, gunk, and grime from the skin that accumulates on the surface of the skin and gets trapped in the pores over time.

In this post, we will discuss 5 clay face masks that you can prepare at home with some common kitchen ingredients and miraculous clay. So without wasting your time smooth out your forehead wrinkles, get rid of blackheads, tighten your skin pores and get glowing skin naturally with some of the best clay for the face!

Deep Cleansing Face Mask

There's something deeply satisfying about feeling like you have fresh, clean skin. But just washing your face is not enough and a deep cleanse is needed to unclog your pores. Go deep into cleaning your facial pores and skin cells with this Bentonite Clay mask and I am sure it is going to be your favorite for the rest of your life.

Bentonite clay can attract, trap, and remove toxins from the body, making it perfect for this deep cleansing DIY face mask. The clay also helps provide oxygen to cells and has an alkalizing effect.

• 1 teaspoon of bentonite clay
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1/2 tsp of ground oats
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of rosewater (or more if needed)

In a small bowl, mix bentonite clay with ground oats. Mix honey rose water, and lavender essential oil and mix to make a thick paste. Immediately apply on the face and neck in a circular motion, avoiding the eyes. Leave on for 10-15 minutes or until it hardens. Then remove with water or a face towel. Follow with toner and moisturizer and enjoy your smooth skin!

Acne-Fighting Face Mask

The most common problem among all girls is acne. These pimples spoil your beauty by adding painful bumps to your skin. You'll find this green clay & green tea face mask perfect for staving off even the worst acne outbreaks and helping to keep them away for good. 

French Green Clay is a wonderful pore-cleansing clay. It absorbs impurities like dirt and dead skin cells from your pores but according to science it also removes heavy metals and chemicals from your skin. Green tea, on the other hand, is an anti-inflammatory that reduces the inflammation of existing acne. By reducing excess oil production, green tea also reduces the chances of future breakouts due to oily skin.

• 1/2 tsp of Green Tea powder
• 1 ½ tsp French Green Clay
• 1/4 tsp of almond oil
• 1 drop of tea tree  oil
• Rosewater

Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and apply the mask evenly to your face and neck. Avoid the eye area. Remove the clay mask before it dries. To remove, gently splash water to rehydrate the clay.  Then remove with water or a face towel. Follow with toner and moisturizer.

Purifying Face Mask

If you are looking for a natural remedy that can help remove bacteria and other pollutants from your pores, then this purifying powerhouse face mask is the best for you.

Bentonite clay and charcoal both act as sponges on your skin. It absorbs dirt and oil like sebum and promotes clarity. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties can helpful for calming irritation, inflammation, and angry blemishes. This face mask can help remove blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples and give your skin a healthy glow without shine.

• 1 tsp. bentonite clay
• 1 tsp. activated charcoal powder
• 1/2 tsp. raw honey
• 2 tsp. water( or more if required )
• 1 drop of lemon essential oil (optional)

Mix all the ingredients to make a paste. Apply the mask evenly and smoothly on fresh skin. Keep the mask away from your eyes and mouth. Allow the mask to dry for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water. Pat your face dry and apply your favorite moisturizer.

D-Tan Face Mask

Tanning is one of the most common beauty problems that almost everyone faces. The scorching heat of the sun affects our skin in many ways. Our skin becomes dark and lifeless due to exposure to sunlight. Touch can be very painful and sensitive. So what is the way? Don't worry, this Fuller Earth clay mask is meant to protect your skin from the scorching sun and tanning.

Fuller's Earth aka Multani mitti has a cooling effect and its anti-tanning properties soothe sunburns and remove pigmentation caused by sun exposure. It is an effective treatment for skin pigmentation conditions like melasma which are caused due to sun exposure. It also removes excess oil, dirt, impurities, and dead cells from the skin, making it radiant and glowing.

• 1 tablespoon of Fuller’s earth/Multani mitti
• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon of  lemon juice 

Mix the aloe vera gel, lemon juice, and Fuller’s earth to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water. Pat your face dry and apply moisturizer.

Anti-Aging Face Mask

Our ever-changing lifestyle is the most significant contributor to premature aging. Processed food, alcohol, caffeine, stress, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and pollution – all these things invite crow's feet, dark circles, and dull skin. But this pink clay mask reverses the clock and combats the signs of aging. And also improve the skin texture and add a rosy glow to your face.

Kaolin clay is rich in silica. It enhances and maintains the elasticity of the skin thereby reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Pink clay is suitable for all skin types, but it works wonders on dry skin. It treats dry and flaky patches making the skin smooth, glowing, and soft. They gently exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells and impurities and retaining moisture for a long time, hence hydrating the skin.

• 1 teaspoon pink clay
• 1 teaspoon kaolin clay
• 1 teaspoon yogurt
• 4-5 drops of avocado oil
• Rosewater

Put pink clay and kaolin clay in a mixing bowl. Add yogurt and avocado oil and mix. Add rose water and stir until the mixture becomes a paste. Apply an even layer on your face using a brush or fingers. Let sit for ten minutes and wash off.