Homemade Clay Masks For Winter Skin Care

Skin Care

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By Anjana Ns

Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:01

Dry and flaky skin, skin irritation, dull and aged look are common during the winter season. Homemade face masks can vanish all these problems in just a single application. One such winter skin care product is the clay mask. Clay is a good disinfectant, it soothes and heals skin.

There are many types of clay masks such as green mask, white clay and seaweed ionic clay masks that can cure pimples, pimple scars, redness and inflammation. It draws out all the toxins in deep pores. Take a look at the types clay masks and their skin benefits.

Natural Clay Masks

1. Green mask is the bentonite clay mask which is advised even for sensitive skin (French green clay). Dryness is a common winter skin care problem which can be cured by mixing green clay with any essential oil. For oily skin the clay is mixed with water and for combination skin with a teaspoon of yogurt. Honey can also be added to the face mask to tighten and lighten skin.

2. Many beauticians suggest the natural face mask whenever a pimple pops on face. Just applying on the spot will itself dry up the pimples and cure gradually. White clay is the best winter skin care ingredient for pimple face. Just applying a pack of white clay and apple cider vinegar will kill all the bacteria and prevent it from affecting further.

3. To detox and deep cleansing, the seaweed ionic clay mask works the best. The body shop product works best on oily and combination skin. It revitalises skin and works like a magnet to draw all the pimple causing dirt.

4. Kaolin clay mask is also another popular face mask. The cosmetic ingredient is a natural mineral (silicate of aluminum) has an astringent effect on skin. The Chinese skin product originates in the Kaolin hill of China. Now you know the secret behind the Chinese beauties!

To obtain the best (benefits) of the clay face mask, steam face well and then apply. (A fun fact: Even Elephants take a bath after the rubbing themselves in the clay. The antibacterial properties in clay is no less a soapy bath for these clever animals.)