Preparation begins one day before the procedure
For a tightening or moisturizing mask, the face should be cleansed with a scrub. You can use a store-bought scrub or soft peeling, or go to a salon for a procedure; prepare a homemade scrub using coffee, oatmeal, or other available ingredients. Keep in mind that you cannot scrub your skin on the day of applying the mask, as you may damage it unnecessarily.
If the mask is cleansing or contains abrasive components, preliminary cleaning is not required.
Important! After deep cosmetic peeling or mechanical cleansing procedures, you can make clay masks no earlier than 2 weeks later.
Washing before application
It is advisable to select cleansers according to your skin type; you can use washing gels, foam or milk. Next, you should steam your face, then gently pat dry with a towel.
Now the skin is completely ready, the mask will be very effective. Although clay is universal, you should select your own mask recipe for each skin type.
Recipes
For oily skin
To prepare a mask, you can use decoctions of nettle, chamomile, St. John's wort, rose hips, and sage; Kefir is also good for such a mask. It is necessary to dilute the clay powder with a decoction at the rate of 1 to 2. It is recommended to use this mask twice a week for 20 minutes. Afterwards, the skin must be moisturized with cream.
For dry skin
Pink clay itself is an excellent moisturizer, so masks for dry skin do not require additional components; just dilute it with plain water. If the skin is chapped or dehydrated, the following recipes are suitable:
- Dissolve the clay powder with milk, always fresh, in a ratio of 1:2;
- Add to 1 tbsp. clay 1/2 tsp. honey and olive oil. Dilute with mineral water until the desired consistency is obtained.
For normal skin
A mask for normal skin also does not require additional ingredients. To prevent dryness in cold seasons, it is enough to add half a teaspoon to the mask. honey
For wrinkles
The following recipes are suitable for rejuvenating and smoothing out wrinkles:
- Mix 1 tbsp. clay and olive oil, add 1 tsp. honey, half a teaspoon of carrot juice, 2 tsp. mineral water.
- Mix clay and egg white in equal quantities and dilute with mineral water.
Apply twice a week for 15 minutes.
Anti acne
To eliminate acne: dilute 2 tbsp. clay with aloe juice to a creamy consistency. It is necessary to wash off after 15 minutes.
Do it 2 times a week.
For inflamed skin
1 tbsp. mix clay with 1 tsp. jojoba oil, add 3 drops of chamomile oil. Dilute with clean drinking water to a creamy paste, apply, rinse after 15 minutes.
This mask perfectly eliminates inflammation and irritation.
For problem skin
For problem skin, masks containing decoctions of celandine, calendula, string and St. John's wort are useful. In addition, there are several more proven recipes:
- Dilute the clay with mineral water, add 4 drops of eucalyptus oil and 6 drops of lemon juice.
- Same as in the first recipe, but replace lemon juice with 1 tsp. vodka.
Make masks every 3-4 days for 20 minutes.
To tighten pores
To deeply cleanse oily skin and tighten pores, mix 1 tbsp. clay and lemon juice, add 2-3 drops of rosemary oil and 1 tbsp. beaten egg white. Keep the mask on for 10 minutes.
Whitening
Pink clay itself has a whitening effect, so it can be used without additives. You can speed up the process a little by diluting the clay with fresh cucumber juice. You can also mix clay and chamomile decoction (equal proportions), add 3 drops of grapefruit or lemon oil. It is enough to make a mask once a week for 20 minutes.
Rejuvenating
To achieve the rejuvenation effect, masks must be performed in a course - once a week, for 6 weeks.
Mask for normal and oily skin:
- 3 tbsp. dilute the clay with water to a creamy consistency;
- Add 4 crushed aspirin tablets, mix well;
- Apply to skin and leave for 15 minutes;
- Rinse off with cool water.
For all skin types: 1 tbsp. clay add 3 tbsp. l. water, 1 tsp. glycerin, a drop of bitter orange oil and a couple of drops of sweet orange. Leave the mask for 5 minutes, apply to the face for 15 minutes, rinse.
Recipes with various ingredients
Sometimes it is difficult to find the right ingredients for a mask, but there are such a variety of recipes that you can easily find the right one for home preparation.
With honey and milk
Pink clay masks with the addition of honey nourish, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. But honey is a strong allergen, so it is not recommended for allergy sufferers.
- for 1 tbsp. Dilute the clay with water to a paste consistency, add a couple of tsp. honey Keep on face for no more than 15 minutes.
- Skin hydration:
- 4 tsp dilute clay in 3 tbsp. warm milk;
- Add 1 tsp. honey, stir;
- Apply to face, neck and décolleté;
- Hold for 15 minutes;
- Rinse with warm water and apply nourishing cream.
With carrot juice
A mask with the addition of carrot juice will give your skin a radiant and well-groomed appearance. To do this, you need to mix clay, freshly squeezed juice, honey and olive oil in equal proportions. Apply to pre-steamed face for 15-20 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm water and moisturize your face with cream.
Important! Carrot juice has coloring properties, so it is not recommended to use it in large quantities on fair skin.
With olive oil
Olive oil is good for moisturizing dry skin. In 1 tbsp. clay powder add 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. honey and 1/2 tbsp. mineral water without gas. Keep on face for 8-10 minutes.
With mineral water
Mineral water does a good job of moisturizing the skin and saturating it with useful minerals. 1 tbsp. clay diluted with 3 tbsp. mineral water, mix until smooth, add egg white, mix again and apply to face for 20 minutes. This mask has an additional lifting effect.
With chamomile decoction
An excellent recipe for a soothing and restorative mask:
1 tbsp. mix clay with 3 tbsp. chamomile decoction, 1 tsp. jojoba oil and two drops of chamomile oil. Hold for 10 minutes.
With cucumber juice
In 2 tbsp. clay add 1/2 tbsp water, the same amount of cucumber juice. Add a couple drops of lemon juice and olive oil. Apply for 15 minutes. This mask perfectly moisturizes and whitens.
With lemon juice
Lemon juice can effectively remove acne marks. 1 tbsp. dilute the clay with lemon juice (freshly squeezed) to a thick paste. Add a couple of drops of rosemary oil, apply to face with patting movements, and after 10 minutes rinse with warm water.
With rosemary oil
You can use rosemary to tighten pores. 1 tbsp. mix clay with 1 tsp. lemon juice, add 3 drops of rosemary oil. Apply to face, rinse with cold water after 10 minutes.
With jojoba oil
This mask is good for sensitive and dry skin. 1 tbsp. clay dilute 3 tbsp. clean water, add 1 tsp. jojoba oil and a couple of drops of chamomile and rose oils.
Keep on face for 15 minutes, then apply moisturizer.
With tea tree oil
An effective mask to combat wrinkles: mix equal amounts of clay and water, add 3 drops of tea tree oil, keep on face for 15 minutes.
With a series
A mask made of pink clay with a decoction of string will do a good job of treating acne. The mixture is diluted to the consistency of sour cream.
With calendula and celandine
Mix dry herbs of celandine and calendula (a teaspoon each), steam in 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 5 minutes, and add clay until a creamy slurry is obtained. This mask nourishes the skin very well and is also suitable for problem skin.
With St. John's wort
For oily skin and eliminating excess shine, use a mask made from clay diluted with a decoction of St. John's wort.
With nettles
2 tbsp. Infuse nettles with boiling water (1 cup) for 20 minutes, then strain and add 5 tbsp. clay and 2 drops each of mint, lavender and tea tree oils. An excellent mask for adding elasticity to the skin.
With sage
Mask against acne and skin rashes: 1 tbsp. clay is diluted with green tea (freshly brewed) to a paste consistency, 17 drops of grape oil and 6 drops of sage oil are added. After 20 minutes, wash off first with warm, then cold water.
With rose hips
Age mask with a rejuvenating effect. 1 tbsp. clay and tsp. mix cocoa with 60 ml of rose water, add 1 tsp. rosehip oil Wash off after 10 minutes.
With kefir
Mix 1 tbsp. clay with 1 tsp. kefir Leave for 15 minutes, then wash alternately with warm and cold water. This mask will eliminate excess oily shine.
With sour cream
The mask moisturizes the skin very well and fights wrinkles. Mix clay and sour cream (4 tsp each), add 2 drops of citrus and vegetable oil. Mix well and apply for 25 minutes.
With aloe
If you add to 2 tbsp. clay and aloe juice to a creamy consistency, you will get an excellent mask for fighting comedones. It can be applied to the entire face or to individual areas.
It is advisable to keep the mask on for no more than 15 minutes.
With cottage cheese
Nourishing mask: mix milk and pink clay in equal proportions, add 1 tbsp. cottage cheese and 1/2 tbsp. honey After 15 minutes, rinse with cold water.
With apple and yolk
Rejuvenating mask with apple: grind half a medium apple into a paste, add the already mixed yolk and 1 tbsp. clay. If the skin is dry, you can add a couple of drops of vegetable oil. After 20 minutes, rinse and wipe your face with a couple of drops of tea tree oil.
With peach oil
Softening mask: dilute the clay with chamomile infusion, add 2 drops of peach oil, apply for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
With citrus juice
Cleansing mask: mix 1 tbsp. clay and 1 tsp. freshly squeezed citrus juice, add 2 drops of tea tree oil. Wash off after 10-15 minutes.
How to use?
If the skin needs nourishment, but is not too dry, pink clay can be diluted with plain water . For severe dryness and deep wrinkles, the powder must be combined with moisturizing and oily components.
To gently cleanse oily or combination skin, pink clay can be combined with refreshing and oil-absorbing ingredients.
Read our article about using burdock oil to combat wrinkles and acne.
Tips for use
To get the maximum benefit from using pink clay masks, you must not only properly prepare the skin and select ingredients, but also follow a number of important tips:
- The mask should be applied to the skin in a fairly dense layer;
- It is not recommended to apply the mask around the eyes, as the skin there is most delicate;
- It is best to dilute clay with cool and clean water;
- Stir the prepared mixture until it has a homogeneous, lump-free consistency;
- Towards the end of the procedure, you can sprinkle the mask with water to better cleanse the skin;
- After the mask, the skin should always be moisturized or nourished (depending on the type).
Benefits of blue clay for the face
Orange oil for the face properties and use at home, the opinion of cosmetologists
As you would expect, the benefits of clay lie in its composition, namely the blue variety is especially rich in minerals that strengthen cell walls, increase tone, and speed up metabolism.
Composition of blue clay. Its characteristic color is the result of a mixture of elements such as zinc, silicone, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and kelp. Blue clay is rightfully considered the most valuable in the world due to its anti-aging properties, effectiveness against wrinkles, skin aging, and acne.
Effect of blue clay on facial skin:
- The main advantage of blue clay is its ability to cleanse pores and remove toxins even from the deepest layers of the skin.
- Destroys bacteria due to its antiseptic properties;
- Stimulates skin cell renewal;
- Rejuvenates the skin, tones, increases elasticity;
- Removes excess sebum and regulates its production;
- Improves metabolism in epidermal cells;
- Accelerates blood microcirculation and therefore improves the health and appearance of the skin;
- It has the amazing ability to strengthen the skin and make it elastic.
Of course, the effects of the mask can be observed immediately after rinsing off, this is the main advantage of the clay, it starts working immediately. But in order to achieve a more permanent result, you need to, firstly, make poppies regularly, and secondly, use additional ingredients that are suitable specifically for your skin type.
