Raw Materials for Face Masks
The main ingredient in face masks is Clay. Clay
has been used both internally and externally for healing purposes with
excellent results for many centuries. Clay is a solid, fat and moist
earth that can be red, green, brown, grey, pink, yellow or white. Each
type has its own properties which are determined by where it comes from
and how deeply it is mined. Our Clay comes from France, where
it has been dried and ionised in the sun.
Clay is not only suitable for making Face Masks, you can make Clay Body Packs
to stimulate blood and lymph circulation and it is mixed with water or herbal
infusions and other active ingredients in Creams, Bath and Hair products, etc.
The colour in Green Clay comes from the 44.5% Silica content which is
the most important mineral for the skin. Clay is rich in minerals and
active enzymes. Clay treatments stimulate the circulation of blood and
lymph, remove dead skin cells and absorb dirt and other surface fats.
They also tone and strengthen the connective tissues. Clay stimulates
blood circulation and draws toxins and superfluous fat from the skin.
It contracts and tones the skin and strengthens the connective tissue.
Clay is used for dirty and flaccid skin, acne, for poor blood circulation
and to soothe eczema and sunburn.
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Clay Face Masks
- For sensitive skin the best type of clay to use is White Clay.
- For dry and sensitive skin use Pink Clay.
- For all kinds of skin problems and most skin types and conditions
I recommend using Green Clay.
- For normal skin use Red Clay.
- For normal and oily skin use Yellow Clay.
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Simple Clay Face Mask
For a very simple Face Mask mix equal amounts
of water & Clay and add a small
quantity of Essential Oil (1-10 drops per 100ml - optional). NB: No heating
is required.
Here is a Recipe I used
on the Ruby Wax show for BBC1 television in the UK and a lot of these
raw materials you can find in your own fridge or cupboard.
The 'Ruby Wax' Avocado/Cucumber/Clay Face Mask
This Face Mask is good for mature and dehydrated or dry skin. The
cucumber has a natural moisturising effect and it smells like a fresh
vegetable salad.
Stage 1:
- 1/4 cup cucumber, peel and chopped
- 1/4 cup avocado flesh
- 3 tablespoons finely powdered oats (for mild
peeling)
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeezed from lemon)
- 1 teaspoon honey
Stage 2:
Method:
- Stage 1: Puree the cucumber and avocado flesh in a food processor
until it is smooth with the water and lemon juice. Then add all the
other ingredients in Stage 1.
- Stage 2: Pour out the mix from the blender into a bowl and then whisk
in the Clay. Apply the Face Masks to a clean face and neck and leave
on for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water then apply a Toner and Moisturiser.
- Use the Mask 1-2 times a week.
Important note: This Face Mask must be used immediately, it cannot
be kept or preserved.
Cleansing Clay Mask
Stage 1:
- 40 ml Lavender Hydrolate
- 35 ml Spring Water
- 10 drops [Paraben] Preservative
- 75g/ml Clay
Stage 2:
- 3 drops [Tea Tree] Fragonia Essential Oil
- 3 drops Lavender Essential
Oil
- 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
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Clay Mask for Sensitive Skin
40 ml Chamomile Water (Organic)
25 ml Spring Water
10 drops [Paraben] Preservative
75g/ml Pink Clay powder
10ml Apricot
Kernel Oil 1 drop Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (optional)
Method for all Face Masks:
- Pour the water into a bowl and add the drops of Preservative.
- Sprinkle the Clay powder over and allow it to sink into the water
without stirring (Part 1). Stirring can begin when the uppermost layer
of Clay powder has begun to absorb the water.
- Add the other ingredients at this point (Part 2).
- If you have sensitive skin, a small amount of Vegetable Oil can be
added to the Recipe and the Face Mask can be applied to dry skin which
has been covered with a thin layer of Oil.
- Wash the Face Mask off before it is fully dry. Otherwise, apply the
Face Mask to clean skin which has been moistened with water.
- If you have normal skin, allow the Face Mask to dry completely before
washing off. For normal skin, grimacing before washing off the Face
Mask is an effective way of removing dead skin cells. NB: Moisten the
lips first, otherwise these and not just the Face Mask will crack!
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