Clay Mask Recipes For Face

Clay is a natural beauty material originating from its structure. In the studies conducted, the beautifying effect of the clay on the skin has been proven. You can easily find the clay in almost every transfer. In the essence of many natural and chemical beauty creams and lotions that you bought, clay was also frequently used. Well, instead of paying for them, do you know how to make clay masks that provide the same functions and you can prepare at home?

Note: Steam bathing before applying clay masks will increase the effect of the masks. Not all clays may be healthy, so be sure to use white clays approved by the ministry.

Benefits of Clay Mask

• It provides the removal of excess oil on the skin and balances the oil in the skin.
• It creates a more homogeneous appearance by returning the skin tone to normal.
• Thanks to its healing effect, it contributes to the skin's recovery and recovery.
• It allows the dull image on the skin to be replaced with a more vivid image.
• It stimulates the skin and supports the increase of blood circulation on the surface of the skin and the rate of renewal of skin cells.
• It helps to remove dead cells in the skin, prevents acne and blackhead formation.
• It helps you to have a smoother skin by removing the roughness on the skin.
• It provides a deep cleansing effect on the skin, allowing toxins to be removed from your skin.
• It opens clogged pores and tightens pores.
• It can remove skin blemishes such as sunspots and acne spots.
• It helps you to have a softer skin with its nourishing feature.
• When used for hair, it nourishes the scalp and helps hair grow faster.
• Since it repairs the skin, it reduces the effects of aging on the skin by fighting the effects of free radicals.
• People with sensitive skin using a clay mask (especially a pink clay mask) have less skin irritation than normal.

Natural Clay Masks You Can Prepare At Home

1. Clay mask prepared with chamomile broth (moisturizing feature)

Materials

• 1 teaspoon of chamomile juice
• 1 teaspoon of clay

How To

1. Mix chamomile broth with clay.
2. Wait 10 minutes for the mixture to dry after applying it all over your face.
3. Rinse and clean with plenty of warm water.

How Often Is Made

You can apply this mask once a week.

What does it do?

It provides deep moisturization of the skin and you have a softer and healthier-looking skin ( 1 ). Chamomile makes your skin look younger thanks to its antioxidant effect that reduces the damage caused by free radicals that damage the skin ( 6 ).

2. Green clay mask (for oily skin and blackheads)

Materials

• 2 tablespoons of green clay (also called French clay)
• 2 tablespoons of sea clay
• 2 tablespoons of milk powder
• 1 tablespoon of green tea powder
• 1 teaspoon of mint

How To

1. You can store the ingredients in a jar in your bathroom by mixing the ingredients well.
2. When you use it, you can liquefy it with two teaspoons.
3. Rinse it with warm water 1o minutes after applying it to your face.

How Often Is Made

You can apply this mask once a week.

What does it do?

It helps you to get a cleaner look by removing black spots especially on oily skin. Green tea fights wrinkles on your skin, providing a smoother look ( 7 ). Peppermint in the mixture also helps in reducing hairiness ( 8 ).

3. Honey clay mask (with restorative feature)

Materials

• 1 tablespoon of white clay
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• enough water

How To

1. Mix the clay with water to mix 2 parts of liquid with 1 part of clay. (Combination skin can also prefer milk instead of water.)
2. Then pour the honey and mix it with a mixture.
3. If you think it's too dry, you can mix some more liquid.
4. Feed the mixture well on your face.
5. After waiting 15 minutes, rinse with a steam cloth or fiber.

How Often Is Made

You can apply this mask once a week.

What does it do?

By repairing skin damage, it nourishes the skin and allows you to have a younger-looking skin. The honey in the mask has a regenerating feature of the skin ( 9 ).

4. Lemon and olive oil clay mask (rejuvenating)

Materials

• 3 tablespoons of clay
• 3 spoons of water
• 3 drops of lemon juice
• 3 drops of olive oil

How To

1. Mix the water with the clay.
2. Put olive oil and lemon juice on it and heat the mixture a little.
3. Apply it to your face without waiting for it to cool (take care not to get it on your lips and eyes).
4. Let it dry for about 8-10 minutes and rinse with the help of warm water after it dries.

How Often Is Made

You can apply this mask once a week.

What does it do?

It is a mask that will rejuvenate your appearance with the skin whitening ( 10 ) of lemon the nourishing ( 11 ) of olive oil and the rejuvenating effects of clay.

5. Apricot oily clay mask (with cleaning feature)

Materials

• 1 teaspoon of apricot oil
• 1.5 tablespoons of clay
• 5-6 tablespoons of water

How To

1. Mix the ingredients in a bowl, adding water until it becomes a light cake consistency.
2. You need to stick to your face very smoothly.
3. Apply the prepared mask to your face before it solidifies.
4. After drying, you can rinse with plenty of warm water.

How Often Is Made

You can apply this mask once a week.

What does it do?

Apricot oil helps to beautify your skin by showing skin cleansing and moisturizing effect ( 2 ). In this mask made with clay, you will benefit from the purifying feature of the clay ( 3 ).

6. Aspirin clay mask (acne curative)

Materials

• 1 teaspoon of white clay
• 1 teaspoon aspirin powder
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

How To

1. This mask is more effective for acne.
2. It is expected to dry for 20 minutes after mixing the ingredients and applying them on the spotty areas.
3. It is rinsed with plenty of warm water and cleaned.

How Often Is Made

You can apply this mask once a week.

What does it do?

It cleanses the skin deeply, unclogs the pores and makes it look more vibrant and acquires a natural shine. It is effective against acne and acne scars. Acetylsalicylic acids in aspirin are a derivative of salicylic acid used in acne treatments ( 4 ).

NOTES

• If you feel excessive heat on your face while waiting after applying the mask on your face, you can wash your face with cold water and remove the mask.

7. Clay Mask That Cleans the Skin

Materials

• 1 tablespoon of green clay
• Half a glass of soda
• 5 drops of lavender oil
• 3 drops of lemon oil
• 3 drops of tea tree oil

How To

1. Mix all the ingredients in the mask in a bowl.
2. Apply the masked mixture on your face and wait 10 minutes.
3. You can then rinse off with warm water.

How Often Is Made

You can achieve the desired results by applying the mask once a week.

What does it do?

It cleans the pores on the skin and fights against unwanted effects such as acne and blackhead caused by dirty and clogged pores. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, tea tree oil has a therapeutic effect on pimples and skin bumps ( 12 ).

8. Clay Mask For Skin Spots

Materials

• 1 tablespoon of clay
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
• 4 tablespoons of milk

How To

1. Add oatmeal to the milk and boil.
2. Leave to cool for a while after boiling.
3. After cooling, add the clay and mix it well.
4. Apply this mixture on clean skin and wait 20 minutes.
5. Rinse with warm water.

How Often Is Made

You can make the skin spots less visible by applying the mask once a week.

What does it do?

It regulates the color tone of your skin with oat and clay it contains and makes dark skin spots less visible. Oatmeal contains zinc, which reduces inflammation and kills bacteria that cause acne ( 13 ). Milk has also been proven to reduce the sebum production in your skin with studies conducted ( 14 ). So it reduces the oily appearance of your skin.

9. Effective Clay Mask For Pimples

Materials

• 4 teaspoons of clay
• 1 slice of lemon juice
• 50 grams of mineral water
• 30 grams of rose water

How To

1. Mix rose water, clay and lemon juice in a container.
2. Apply the mixture on your skin and let it dry.
3. After drying, rinse your skin with warm water.
4. Apply mineral water to your skin with a cotton ball and clean your skin.

How Often Is Made

You can apply the mask 2 times a week.

What does it do?

This mask, which gives a silky consistency to the skin, is also perfect to prevent acne. Rosewater has many benefits for the skin. Thanks to the powerful antioxidants it contains, rose water fights acne ( 15 ).

NOTES

People with sensitive skin should not apply this mask.

10. Refreshing Green Clay Mask

Materials

• 1 tablespoon of green clay
• 4 drops of lavender oil
• 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
• 4 drops of peppermint oil

How To

1. Mix oatmeal and green clay without adding oil until they are homogeneous.
2. Then add the oils and mix well again.
3. If the consistency of the mixture is too solid, you can add a few drops of water.
4. Apply the mixture on your face and wait 15 minutes.
5. You can rinse with warm water.

How Often Is Made

You can apply the mask when your skin needs to relax and soften, taking care to have an interval of one week.

What does it do?

It is a natural mask that is suitable for all oily, dry and combination skin and refreshes and softens the skin.

Reviews of Clay Mask Users

• Users generally state that they are satisfied with all clay masks.
• It is preferred by many people because of its cheap cost and simplicity.
• When applied on the face, you feel a great tension, but it washes out immediately after washing.
• People with oily skin who apply clay masks are generally satisfied because it reduces greasiness.
• Those who use it for acne problems get positive results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Apply the Clay Mask?

Since the clay mask reduces the excess oil on the skin and provides the oil balance, especially people with oily and combination skin can use it. However, depending on the skin effects, they can use various clay masks in people with other skin types. Since the green clay dries the skin, even more, people with dry skin should not use the green clay mask. For dry skin, more white clay is recommended. People with mixed skin can use masks with a more intense use of the oily area called the "T zone" to the dry areas of the skin.

Are There Any Harm To The Clay Mask?

There is no known negative effect caused by the clay mask. When you follow the suggestions in the masks and pay attention to the time intervals in the masks, you should not encounter any damage. Avoid overuse to avoid any damage. If you have skin that is extremely allergic and reacts to various substances, you can apply the masks to a small area of ​​your skin and test their effects before applying them to your skin.

Where Can I Find Clay?

There are several types of clay and you should pay attention to which type of clay used in masks. Almost all types of clay are found in herbalists. When purchasing clay from transfers, ask if there is pure clay and if so, choose pure clay.

How Can I Remove The Clay Mask From My Skin?

Masks made with clay are usually masks that dry and harden. In order to prevent irritation of your skin while removing these masks, it should be peeled off after wetting the mask again and turning it into a cream ( 5 ).