Less Than Ladylike Clay Masks
Know those laughing models in beauty magazines with their faces slathered in mud? That could be you! For way cheaper than whatever top dollar dirt they’re slinging! These oh-so-elegant clay masks are made with simple ingredients, no preservatives, and a whole lot of good stuff. You can even add on the cutest little bamboo scoop to play mixologist with!
Clay masks have historically been used to draw impurities out of the skin, and ours are packed with white kaolin, bentonite, and French green sea clay (ooohh, fancy). Wondering which mask is right for you? Check out our ingredients and then buy them all anyway just because!
Add your favorite liquid a few drops at a time until it’s reached a spreadable consistency, apply to skin, and rinse when dry. Try water, aloe gel, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, or whatever skin-friendly liquid your heart desires. Avoid sensitive or broken skin, as well as eyes and mucous membranes. Gross.
Siren Song: (best for all skin types)
Ingredients: Sea Clay, Kaolin Clay, Lavender Powder, Kelp Powder.
- Sea Clay: Used for its oil-absorbing and purifying properties.
- Kaolin Clay: Used for centuries to absorb excess oil from the skin.
- Lavender Powder: Thought to soothe and balance sebum production in the skin, and also smells super relaxing and nice.
- Kelp Powder: Vitamin packed and mineral-rich, this powder is used to brighten and soothe skin with its high iodine content.
Coming Up Roses: (great for sensitive, dry, or mature skin)
Ingredients: Kaolin Clay, Rose Petal Powder, Chamomile Powder, Aloe Vera Powder.
- Kaolin Clay: Used for centuries to absorb excess oil from the skin.
- Rose Petal Powder: Antioxidant rich and thought to be soothing, rose petal powder is especially recommended for sensitive and mature skin.
- Chamomile Powder: Thought to reduce redness and irritation, this soothing favorite in teas doubles to calm your face.
- Aloe Vera Powder: Said to be anti-inflammatory and analgesic, aloe has been used for approximately forever to soothe skin and reduce itch and redness.
Directions: Scoop desired amount into palm. Mix in drops of your favorite liquid until product reaches a spreadable consistency. Apply evenly to skin, allow to dry, then rinse clean.
Fresh (s)Tart: (ideal for dull, acne prone, or oily/combination skin types)
Ingredients: Bentonite Clay, Strawberry Fruit Powder, Colloidal Oatmeal, Papaya Fruit Extract.
- Bentonite Clay: Used as a super-powered oil absorber for oilier complexions.
- Strawberry Powder: Strawberries are not only delicious, but they’re full of Vitamin C and alpha-hydroxy acid, which are used for giving your skin a delightful glowing boost!
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Remember oatmeal baths as a kid? Research shows that colloidal oatmeal is an anti-inflammatory and emollient ingredient that helps to soothe irritated or red skin.
- Papaya Extract: Papaya contains enzymes papain and chymopapain, which are commonly used in skincare to exfoliate and improve skin texture. Many acne sufferers use papaya to reduce dead skin cells that clog pores, as well as to soothe and brighten skin.
Directions: Scoop desired amount into palm. Mix in drops of your favorite liquid until product reaches a spreadable consistency. Apply evenly to skin, allow to dry, then rinse clean.