Nothing screams self-love more than spending a Sunday afternoon treating yourself to top-quality skincare products and the ultimate face mask. With so many external factors influencing the appearance and quality of your skin, finding the perfect combination for your needs is vital.
Clay face masks are the ideal solution for anyone, detoxifying your pores, fighting breakouts and reducing an oily appearance.
With so many proven benefits, finding the perfect clay mask to suit your skin type and complexion needs is easier than ever, allowing you to effortlessly include them into your skincare routine alongside your favourite Benefit Cosmetics makeup products and top-quality haircare products, completing the ultimate self-care trifecta.
What are Clay Face Masks
Clay masks can be found in many different varieties, each offering different textures, mineral compositions, benefits and effectiveness. While they are particularly beneficial for those with oily skin, they can be used on all skin types.
In the skin care realm, four main types of clay are popular choices for many users. Fuller’s earth helps to fight dark circles and soothe sun damage, Bentonite clay detoxifies the skin and absorbs excess oil, French green clay contains anti-ageing benefits and reduces skin inflammation, and Kaolin clay will minimise pores and gently exfoliates your skin.
In order to get the best results, it is vital to understand and establish your skin type and needs, allowing you to purchase the optimal combination of natural clays to leave your skin in the best possible condition.
Absorbs Oil & Minimises Shine
Oily skin can often lead to an increase in pimples, breakouts and general discomfort. The benefits of a clay mask are too many to ignore. The clay within the masks acts like a sponge, absorbing the impurities and excess sebum from deep within the layers of your skin while providing deep moisture and hydration.
The gentle exfoliation will remove the nastiness that can irritate your skin and lead to breakouts while reducing the oily layer on the surface, resulting in a more mattified appearance.
Restores Skin Balance
Trying to find the best products for your skin type is a challenging task. This struggle is even more difficult when you have combination skin, with oily and dry patches to contend with. Most masks will over-dry your oily areas without nourishing your dry patches.
However, clay masks are able to create the perfect balance between the two skin types, allowing you to effectively treat, rejuvenate and balance the pH level of your skin.
Soothes Inflamed Skin
Multiple factors cause the skin to become inflamed. Harsh cleansers, changing weather conditions, applying too much product and using the wrong skincare for your skin type will all lead to sensitive and inflamed skin.
Using the correct clay mask can calm and cleanse the skin effectively without causing uncomfortable irritation while adding an additional moisture boost for extra hydration.
Unclogs Pores
Clogged pores are one of the most significant contributors to acne breakouts. Thankfully, clay masks are an excellent tool for removing excess sebum, impurities and dirt from your pores, leaving you with fresh and clean skin. Furthermore, it can tighten your pores and reduce their appearance.
If you are searching for a clay mask to effectively treat your clogged pores, search for options with additional ingredients, including green coffee extract, antioxidants and coffee seed oil. They provide intensive hydration, help to fight premature ageing and keep the skin firm and supple.
Deep Cleanses Skin
Everyday life exposes your skin to many external factors and environments that can affect its quality and appearance. Everything from dirt and pollution to sun exposure and sweating can settle on the surface of your skin and work its way into your pores.
If these impurities are not removed correctly and frequently, they cause a build-up of dead skin cells to occur, which often leads to breakouts. Including a weekly clay mask into your face care routine will strongly contribute to a clean and healthy glow. If you select a clay mask that peels off, it will help to remove blackheads.
Brightens Skin
If you feel like your skin is looking dull and lifeless, a good quality clay mask will restore the radiant glow you are missing. Irregular exfoliation, improper diet and low skin maintenance can lead to your skin looking lacklustre.
Masks with gentle diatomaceous earth and kaolin clay blends with skin-detoxifying properties will remove dead skin, lift impurities and add radiance back into your skin.
How to Apply
In order to get the complete benefit out of your chosen clay mask, it is essential to know how to properly apply it. You need to start with a clean, dry face that has been washed with a gentle cleanser.
Using a dime-sized amount of clay mask, apply the mixture in a thin layer to your face and neck. Let it dry for roughly 15 minutes before rinsing your skin thoroughly. Finally, use a lightweight moisturiser to seal your skin and allow the natural ingredients to work their magic.
Because of the natural ingredients and gentle effects, using clay face masks once a week will give you the best results.
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