The Virtues of Natural Clay Masks for your Skin
Whether you are into skincare or not, you have most definitely seen either in real life or in movies, someone or a group of people with green white, or pink thick paste covering their face with their hair wrapped up in a towel. Right? rings a bell? Well, that colorful substance smeared leisurely on faces is supposed to be a clay mask. Which has become a reference for self-care and me time even in the cinematic world for decades.
Well, we are here today to confirm that the hype surrounding clay masks is real! and that their reputation as the definition of skincare time is well earned. So what is clay? and what can it do for your skin? and how to choose the best according to your skin type?
Eliminates impurities:
Our skin is exposed to a lot of elements even during a normal day. Think about the sweat, the dirt, the makeup or product residue, and all the outside pollution that finds its way to our pores. especially when living in a big city. This is why drawing out all these impurities regularly is so important for skin health, and this is where clay masks come into play.
Clay helps to detoxify the skin and get rid of the smallest particles deep from within and remove gently and successfully all the other dirt elements that normal cleansers can't reach. In fact, clay has a natural drawing effect that helps draw impurities that are deeply incrusted into the pore into the surface making them easier to wash out.
Reduces excess oil:
It is no surprise that oily skin types struggle constantly with the excess oil and shine that gathers and sits on the skin throughout the day. And anyone with oily skin can relate to this persistent issue. However, clay is great at mattifying the skin thanks to its adsorption powers of Bentonite and Kaolin that help to remove excess sebum and reduce surface shine which in turn helps prevent acne breakouts.
Exfoliates gently:
Thanks to the soft and fine minerals it contains, clay is an excellent yet gentle exfoliator that helps shed unwanted dead skin and brings out radiant skin to the surface. It is also believed that it does wonders to the skin's elasticity because of its high countenance of magnesium and potassium. Which is always a plus in our skincare book!
Check out our natural beauty store for clay masks and a lot more products inspired by natural Moroccan beauty here.
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