Clay masks are commonly used to treat the oily nature of the skin. The
clay is natural in origin and commonly received in powder form. Since
oil secretion is the reason for Acne problems it is better to get rid
the excess oil secretions of the skin first. The clay masks minimize the
epidermal follicular pores and thereby regulate the oil secretions. It
has got some soothing effect over the skin and makes it revitalized. These
qualities of the clay mask helps to keep away the acne problems of the
skin to a greater extend.
In the clay mask, clay is mixed with required quantity of water to create
a pasty product. One table spoon full of Honey can be added to it as a
skin nourishing agent. This paste is applied over the oily surface of
the skin and left for 15 minutes. Then it is rinsed properly with moderately
steamed wash cloth. The working of the clay mask is really amazing. When
the clay mask is allowed to dry over the oily skin it absorbs the excess
oil, dead epidermal cells and other dirt materials from the surface of
the skin. All these toxic materials are removed from the skin as soon
as the pasted mask materials are washed away from the surface of the skin.
In the midst of the drying process of the mask, there develops a beneficial
factor to the skin.
Since the mask contains a good quantity of water,
the skin develops the quality to absorb the moisture content in it. Thus
the hair follicles get hydrated and cleaned. Likewise the application
of lukewarm mask enables the blood vessels under the epidermal layer of
the skin to open perfectly. Thus the blood vessels develop a very good
and free absorption of skin nutrients. Hence the application of the mask
rejuvenates the skin and makes it smooth and radiant throughout.
Another home made mask can be formed with clay and Aloe Vera. The Aloe
Vera content of this mask has got a remarkable quality to reduce the irritation
of the skin. Clay mask can also be prepared by mixing Fuller’s earth clay
with water, honey and tea tree oil. This clay product is capable to soften
the skin texture. The tea tree oil has got a remarkable quality to treat
the acne and associated problems. French Green Clay is the other product
commonly used to prepare the clay masks. These clay materials are in very
fine molecular in nature. In addition to ability to absorb the impurities
and toxic substances from the surface of the skin, it can also act as
a very good skin tonic and conditioner. French Green Clay is capable to
transfuse blood to old and inactive skin cells and thereby revitalize
the skin texture. This clay is very much suitable to almost all types
of skin problems. This product is highly used in the treatment of sensitive
skin problems.
These are the common homemade masks used to treat acne and oily skin.
Since Clay is a very good natural product it is so economical and very
safe to use.