How to Make Mud Masks
Mud masks have been used to soften and rejuvenate delicate facial skin since 1100 BC. The ancient Egyptians used a combination of olive oil, milk and natural ingredients to freshen tired skin and preserve beauty. By 34 BC, Cleopatra touted the benefits of Dead Sea mud--used as a facial mask--to brighten and tighten skin. Dead Sea mud is nutrient rich and contains anti-aging and skin-healing properties that make it ideal as a base for any facial. Used alone, or in combination with other ingredients, Dead Sea mud is a must-have for any home made beauty treatments. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dead Sea mud
- Cosmetic clay
- 1/2 avocado
- Peppermint oil
- Lavender oil
- German chamomile oil
- Egg yolk
- Witch hazel
- Oatmeal
Instructions
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Mix 1/2 cup of Dead Sea mud with 3 drops German chamomile oil, 1 drop of peppermint oil and 4 drops of lavender oil .Blend thoroughly to mix all ingredients. Spoon into a glass jar. Apply a thin even coat of the mask to your face and allow to rest for 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat the face dry. Store unused portions of dead sea facial mud in a sealed container and use weekly to rejuvenate dull skin and remove impurities.
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Mash 1/2 ripe avocado and blend until smooth. Add 1 beaten egg yolk and 1 tsp. of dry cosmetic clay. Add a small amount of witch hazel to create a smooth paste. The egg yolk and avocado replenish moisture, while the mud and witch hazel tone the skin. Apply to the face and allow to dry completely. Rinse with warm water and pat the skin dry. Store unused portions of the mask in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Use as needed.
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Make an oatmeal mud mask by combining 1 tbsp. of dry facial mud with 2 tsp. of peppermint leaves and 2 tsp. of finely ground oatmeal. Add 3 tbsp. of water and mix to form a thick paste. Apply to the face and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry the face. Store unused portions in the refrigerator.
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Experiment with making your own recipe for mud masks by combining your choice of cosmetic clay (see Resources below) with a liquid. Some choices for liquids are water or rose water, herbal teas, honey, witch hazel or aloe vera juice. Egg whites firm the skin, and egg yolk moisturizes the skin. Honey is also used for softening and moisturizing skin.
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