How to Deep Cleanse With Clay Facial Mask

Good hygiene is the first step to beautiful skin, but it's not enough to just wash daily. Deep clean once or twice a week to remove any remaining impurities and tighten pores. A facial mask treatment made from clay can be relaxing and give your skin a healthy glow.

Instructions

1. Wash the face before you apply the clay facial mask. This helps to remove as much surface debris as possible and it allows the clay to penetrate deep into the skin.

2. Steam the face for 5 to 10 minutes after you wash it to open the pores of the skin. A steamy shower is an easy way to steam the face, but a pot of boiling water with a few drops of rosemary essential oil also provides beneficial steam. Remove the pot from the stove, place a towel over the head and trap the steam from the pot in a tent.

3. Pat the face dry with a towel.

4. Squeeze the clay mask onto your fingertips and gently rub it on the face. Use upward, sweeping motions. Add more mask where spots are thin and cover the entire face so no skin is visible.

5. Allow the clay facial mask to dry according to the manufacturer's directions. The dry time will vary with the type of products included in the mask, but most facial masks dry within 30 minutes of application. This is the most relaxing part of a facial, so take the time to rest the mind and body.

6. Rinse the mask off with warm water. Wipe the clay off with upward, sweeping motions. Remove any clay facial mask that remains with a washcloth and gently rub in circular motions. Do a final rinse with cold water to close the pores.

7. Finish the facial with a toner and moisturizer specific to your skin type.

Tips & Warnings

• When you steam your face, remember to pull away to catch a breath and allow your face to cool down slightly if it gets too hot.

• Avoid rubbing or pulling your skin with the towel when you pat it dry.