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Clays (or natural silicates), are the single most perfect base materials for facial masks. They stimulate circulation by generating heat as they dry, and promote toxin elimination (impurities are drawn out of the skin's tissues like a magnet, binding to the clay minerals). Clays are excellent for inflamed skin, because they restore it to its proper equilibrium. Clays are perfectly safe, but can tend to dry skin if used too often. We suggest no more than once a week. Please always use high-quality clays...superfine grade is best - like ours, and do NOT use pottery clay (!) it is not the same.

The Basic Facial Mask:

1. a non-metallic bowl (glass is best)
2. a non-metallic spoon (wood is fine)
3. distilled water, spring water, or floral water (this is best)
4. desired clay - superfine (like ours) is best
5. essential oils, fruit juice, etc. (optional)

Directions:

1. Sprinkle equal amounts of clay and distilled water (or other liquid) into bowl
2. Mix until a soft paste is obtained
3. Let stand for several minutes so that the clay absorbs all the water
4. Add any other desired ingredients (depending on your skin type) like, essential oils, etc.
5. If the preparation is too liquid, add more clay - if too solid, add more water
6. Apply to the skin, covering the whole face except for the eyes and mouth area
7. Soak a cotton pad in water with 1 - 2 drops of German (blue) chamomile, or place a thick cucumber slice over each eyelid
8. Lie back and relax with feet elevated on a soft pillow (or place the pillow under your knees). 
9. Allow 15-20 minutes for the clay to completely dry (as long as the clay is wet, it is still working).
10. Rinse with warm water and pat dry
11. Follow with a spray of floral water

Variations of "The Basic Facial Mask" for Specific Skin Types:

Normal Skin:

Sensitive Skin:

Calendula herbal oil, natural honey, and our aloe vera golden gel can be added to the paste. Rose, neroli, German (blue) or Roman (domestic) chamomile are excellent essential oils for sensitive skin, too.

Dry Skin:

Oily Skin:

Acne/Problem Skin:

To your chosen paste, add the essential oils of ylang-ylang, rose geranium, lemon, niaouli, thyme (red or white), rosemary, or lavender. The masks can be applied every other day, then gradually decrease the frequency to once a week. If skin tends to become too dry, a moisturizer may be used after the mask.

Prematurely Aged/Wrinkled/Sun Damaged Skin:

Body Clays:

Follow any of the same recipes above, except you'll need "lots" more clay! The clay should be applied about 1" (one inch) thick all over the body (avoiding sensitive areas like the eyes, mouth, and "private areas"). This will take no less than 1 hour to fully dry, so plan on some quality time alone with soothing music, meditation and/or prayer. An aromatherapy diffuser with a calming essential oil like lavender, sandalwood, or sweet orange would make it perfect.

When the clay has fully dried, just shower it off (will not harm drains) and follow with a fully body spray of any type floral water.

You may order most of the above items on this web site:

Facial and Body Clays

Floral Water

Powders and Chemicals

Essential Oils A - B

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