Are you looking for the product that will help you treat your acne prone face, wrinkles, fine lines etc, look no more, just try natural clay, it works like magic.
Natural clay has a natural ability to soak up most materials, which means when applied as a mask directly onto your skin, it will help unclog toxins and give your face a brighter look.
There are too many products on the market today that have outrageous detox benefits. The sad truth is that many of these products can’t actually back up many of these claims. As with most things in life, especially when it comes to your health and beauty, it’s usually best to take a more natural approach. That’s exactly why I am sharing this ancient clay mask recipe for making the best homemade face mask ever and other mask used in these recent days.
CALABASH CLAY OR NATIVE MUD OR CHALK (African Kaolin Clay)
Calabash clay or native mud or chalk is an edible clay that is found mainly in Nigeria and other West African countries
It is called Nzu in igbo, Ndom in Efik and Ibibio, Eko in Bini and Edo
In the olden days our grand mothers used it on their skins as and antiperspirant, beautifying agent on their bodies, and as facial mask too in those days.
Calabash clay contains heavy metals like arsenic and lead, which can be dangerous.
The major component of calabash chalk is aluminum silicate hydroxide. It also contains an excessive amount of lead. In fact, the amount of lead in food should not exceed 1 mg/kg, but the amount of lead present in calabash chalk has been reported to be between 10–50 mg/kg.
Other substances present in calabash chalk include Aluminum, organic pollutants, silicon, iron, alpha lindane, chromium, arsenic endrin, and endosulfan 11.
Calabash clay is not good for cosumtion, but it works very well externally.
Nzu has a dettoxifying properties that helps in detoxifying the body of harmful toxins.
. It prevent toxins from being absorbed by the body.
. It is used for wound healing,
. It is used as antacid
. It is use as a skin beautification agent.
. It is also used for the treatment of skin diseases when mixed with herbs or spices.
. It is used to cure rashes
. It is use for sociocultural activities., but today I am only going to share it's benefits as a facial mask.
CALABASH CLAY (African Kaolin Clay)
. 2 tablespoon of calabash clay
. 2 tablespoon of water
. Mix them together making sure to stir thoroughly.
If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 20 minutes.
Remove the mask with a warm washcloth.
CALABASH CLAY AND TUMERIC POWDER
. 1 tablespoon of calabash clay
. 1teaspoon of tumeric powder
. 2 tablespoon of water
. Mix them together making sure to stir thoroughly.
If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 10 minutes.
Remove the mask with a warm washcloth.
CALABASH AND ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
. Mix 1 tablespoon of calabash clay
. Add 1/2 teaspoon of activated charcoal
. Add 1 tablespoon of water
. Add 1/2 of of honey, (If you want) making sure to stir them thoroughly.
. If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.
Remove the mask with a warm water.
CALABASH CLAY AND HONEY
. 1 1/2 tablespoon of the clay
. Mix in a bit of honey, like 1/2 tablespoon,
. Add 1 tablespoon of water, making sure to stir thoroughly.
. If the mixture is still too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.
. Remove the mask with a warm water and washcloth.
BENTONITE CLAY;
Bentonite is my go-to acne busting clay. It’s the star ingredient of so many of my acne face mask recipes, purely because of its effectiveness.
Bentonite clay can swell up to multiply times its size when mixed with a liquid, and releases a ton of minerals into the paste it is mixed with. Those minerals actually do a cation exchange on your skin. Which means it swaps the good minerals from the clay with same charged ions on your skin. This removes bad ions like chemicals, toxins and heavy metals from your skin. It’s a very effective detox and gives you an insane cleansing effects.
There are a lot of everyday uses for Bentonite clay. But I can only put down few on this article.
This bentonite clay mask recipe is a gentle exfoliator and perfect for balancing oily, dry and sensitive skins. Bentonite clay is a natural detoxifier and purifier. The end result of this gentle bentonite clay mask recipe is a firm, suppler, more even tone and glowing looking skin. If you use it twice a week, it will help reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles as well as face age spot and hyperpigmentation.
. It fights acne breakouts and blemishes
. Reduces the appearance of acne scars
. Balance complexion
. Reduce the size of pores
. Reduce excess oil of skin
HOW TO MIX BENTONITE CLAY
. 2 tablespoon of bentonite clay
. 2 tablespoon of water
. Mix them together making sure to stir thoroughly.
If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 20 minutes.
Remove the mask with a warm washcloth.
BENTONITE AND HONEY
. 1 1/2 tablespoon of bentonite clay
. Mix in a bit of honey, like 1/2 tablespoon,
. Add 1 tablespoon of water, making sure to stir thoroughly.
. If the mixture is still too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.
. Remove the mask with a warm water and washcloth.
B. BENTONITE AND TUMERIC POWDER
. 1 tablespoon bentonite clay and 1/4 tablespoon of turmeric in a bowl.
. Add in the apple cider vinegar to the dry clay mix.
It’s pretty cool to see if fizz and bubble when you add the ACV
This is because of the acidity of the ACV activates with the high alkaline levels of the bentonite clay.
. Add a tablespoon of water
. Mix all ingredients together to form a paste and apply to cleansed skin.
. Was it off after 10 - 20 minutes
. Wash off the mask with a warm water and washcloth.
I am pretty crazy about clay, because it works!
After trying so many acne brands and even getting medicated acne treatments, clay was the only thing that worked for me.
B. BENTONITE AND ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
. Mix 1 tablespoon of bentonite clay
. Add 1/4 tablespoon of activated charcoal
. Add 1 tablespoon of water, or rose water
. Add 1/2 of of honey, making sure to stir them thoroughly.
. If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.
Remove the mask with a warm water.
KAOLIN CLAY
Kaolin, also known as white clay or china clay, is a soft clay that’s been used in China for centuries to create porcelain products. It’s also used widely in skin care products, toothpastes, and hair products.
Because kaolin clay is gentler on the skin than other types of clay, you can also use it as an exfoliant.
It may offer mild anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and healing benefits, because of its anti-inflammatory benefits, kaolin clay may be beneficial in treating rashes and irritation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
It's also used widely in skin care products, toothpastes, and hair products. Clay face masks that contain kaolin are thought to have several benefits, such as preventing acne, managing dry skin, and absorbing excess oil or sebum. Kaolin is also thought to be the mildest and most gentle clay used in skin care.
SENSITIVE AND DRY SKIN
Kaolin clay is fairly gentle and safe to use on sensitive skin. Still, it shouldn’t be used if you have dry skin.
Kaolin clay can be excessively drying, and therefore irritating, for already dry skin,
. OILY AND ACNE SKIN
. kaolin clay face mask isn’t ideal for dry skin, it may help those with oily skin and those who are acne-prone.
.Kaolin absorbs sebum and prevents pore clogging. It’s used to draw out impurities and toxins from the pores. [It then] clears the skin of excess oil, dirt, and pollution without causing any redness or irritation
. Kaolin clay is able to absorb excess oil and impurities, it’s also used as a deodorant alternative.
. Kaolin clay can absorb sweat and neutralize body odor
. Kaolin clay has been used in some natural toothpastes or as a tooth powder,
. HOW TO USE KAOLIN CLAY
There are no known dangers or side effects of applying kaolin clay to the face. However, if you have very dry skin, you may want to avoid it. It’s also important to avoid inhaling the clay.
. FACE MASK
. Mix together 1/2 tablespoon of raw honey, 2 tablespoon of kaolin clay, and 1/2 tablespoon of witch hazel, rose water, or purified water.
. Apply the mask to clean, dry skin.
. Leave on for 10–20 minutes.
. Wash the mask off with a cleanser and towel dry.
. FACIAL CLEANSER
. Mix 2 tablespoons of kaolin clay with 1 tablespoon of an oil of your choice, such as jojoba, apricot, coconut, theatre, argan or squalane.
. Wet your face, and apply the mixture to your skin.
. Massage mixture into your skin for a minute seconds, then rinse with warm water.
. FACE EXFOLIANT
. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoon. of kaolin clay with 3/4 tablespoon of rose water or witch hazel or purified water.
. Wet your face, and apply the mixture to your skin.
. Exfoliate using gentle circular motions for 30 seconds, then rinse with warm water.
TURMERIC FACE MASK
Tumeric is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, which as a result will help cleanse your pores from acne causing bacteria. Being anti-inflammatory it will also balance your skin complexion. I especially love it for it’s anti-acne benefits
BENEFITS OF TUMERIC MASK
Tumeric reduced inflammation, Curcuminoids, the active compounds in turmeric, are sometimes used to decrease inflammation in arthritis.
. Antibacterial potential.
. Acne treatment.
. Antioxidant power.
. Reduced hyperpigmentation.
. Skin irritation.
. Wrinkle treatment.
. Turmeric has the potential to reduce swelling (inflammation) and irritation. Inflammation and irritation can aggravate other skin conditions, so using turmeric as a regular face mask can help.
. Antibacterial properties can kill acne causing bacteria
. Revive your skin with a natural glow not yellow staining.
. Anti-oxidants in turmeric balances your skin tone for a beautiful glow.
. Reduce redness of acne and redness of skin complexion with anti-inflammatory properties.
. Heals wounds and help eliminate psoriasis
. Turmeric Mask is a good natural mask for the treatment for fine lines and wrinkles. It may work to improve overall appearance in skin texture, which, in turn, may make wrinkles less noticeable.
HOW TO MAKE A FACE MASK
The key to making a turmeric face mask is to combine turmeric powder or extract with a thickening agent to make a paste. Some of the ingredients may vary based on skin concern:
. For acne and antibacterial concerns, combine turmeric with warm water and honey.
. For hyperpigmentation and wrinkles, combine turmeric with yogurt and lemon juice for extra nourishment and brightening effects.
. For irritation, mix turmeric extract with aloe vera gel for natural soothing effects.
. For antioxidant power, simply combine turmeric with water, you may add a small amount of almond or rice flour to make this mask thicker and easier to apply
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
You’ll find activated charcoal in many personal care products, including cleansers, lotions, soaps, oils, and even toothpastes. It’s also become a popular ingredient for facial masks.
Activated charcoal mask can help your skin in the following ways:
. Removes impurities
. Reduces breakout
. Control facial oil
. Removes dead skin
Mix in a bit of honey, making sure to stir thoroughly.
If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.
Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.
Remove the mask with a warm washcloth.
I humbly end this article with this beautiful scripture that says;
“Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” Psalm 34:5
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