Green Clay Facial Cleanser & Masque

Although the clays for this recipe are not in most kitchens, they are readily available at health food stores, natural markets, herb shops and online. A skin care recipe that included green clay was requested by our friend Wayne at the Natural Skin Care Info website. We hope it is enjoyed by everyone.

Green Clays (Montmorillonite-also known as French Green Clay or Illite) draw toxins and oils from the skin, they are not normally recommended as the “main ingredient�? for dry or sensitive skin types. French Green Clay is rich in minerals and nutrients, Green Illite is used to detoxify and exfoliate the skin. French Green Clay is more commonly used in facial applications, Green Illite is the greener of the two and does not expand when a liquid is introduced, and the origin for both is France.

This recipe is suitable for most skin types, (you may test on a small area first) and can be used as a facial cleanser or masque. White Kaolin is mild clay that stimulates circulation, gently exfoliates and cleanses, it does not draw oils from the skin which makes it a good choice for all skin types. Oats are a source of protein, soothing, moisturizing, skin softening; they add texture and help to bind ingredients together.

Dry Ingredients:
1 tsp French Green Clay
2 tbs White Kaolin Clay
2 tbs Ground Oats

Mix and make a paste with either:
Water
Aole Vera Juice or Gel*
Green Tea
Yogurt
Honey

and
a touch of Jojoba Oil (optional)**

Directions:
Store the dry ingredients in a 2 ounce jar.

When making your application begin with equal parts (approx. 1 tsp) dry and liquid, adjust as needed.

To Use:
As a facial cleanser, apply (without pulling skin) in a circular motion to wet skin, rinse well with warm water, followed with a cool rinse and gently pat skin dry.

As a facial masque, apply a thin coat of the paste to your face and neck, leave on for 3-5 minutes, rinse well with warm water followed with a cool rinse, and gently pat skin dry.

*Pure aloe vera gel is not really a gel like substance, it is a bit thick, yet thinner than a “gel�?, many of the aloe gels readily available in most stores contain a gelling agent.

**The oil is optional, it is recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

Skin Patch Test

Disclaimer