How to Make a Face Pack With Green Clay
Green clay is often referred to as French green clay due to the one-time monopoly France had on the market. Green clay is used both internally and cosmetically and contains magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, silicon and a bevy of other mineral oxides. As a cosmetic, green clay is unsurpassed in its ability to draw out toxins and impurities from the skin, and increase blood flow to the skin. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Combine equal parts green clay powder and water in a bowl and mix to a paste. This creates a face pack base, and can be stored in the refrigerator until needed.
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Mix 1 tbsp. of green clay base mixture and 2 tbsp. of water. Apply this to the face and neck in upwards strokes.
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Wash off with warm water after 10 minutes and pat dry with a facial towel.
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Tips & Warnings
The green clay base can be used to create an almost unlimited variety of facial packs: add 1 tbsp. of yogurt for a soothing facial pack; add a teaspoon each of lemon and tomato juice for an astringent pore tightening pack; add a mashed banana for a nourishing facial pack. Add a few drops of Jojoba oil, mint oil or almond oil for refreshing and nourishing skin; avocado imparts essential fatty acids while soaked oatmeal helps to soothe and brighten skin---the possibilities are practically endless.
Green clay can be found in most health food stores or online.
Small amounts of the base mixture can be dabbed on problem spots daily, but a full mask should only be done weekly, or else it can dry out the skin.
