Lavender Clay Face Mask

Lavender Clay Face Mask

Most facial masks that I've used leave my skin feeling dry and taught, or the more gentle ones don't seem to do much.  I have a recipe for a facial mask that is so gentle, but still very effective, that you may want to use it every day, but probably don't need to.  It's full of nourishing ingredients along with ingredients that will pull impurities from your skin without leaving it dry or taught.  Lavender Clay Face Mask has the ingredients that will increase collagen and reduce wrinkles, it will ease inflammation and moisturize, it won't clog pores, and will prevent free radical damage, it absorbs excess oils and stale sebum, and helps to prevent aging via magnesium.  Simply apply to a clean and dry face, wait for it to dry, twenty to thirty minutes, then rinse off and apply moisturizer.  May I recommend my Revitalizing Night Cream!  I love the way my skin has responded to these latest products.

Let's take a look at what's in this little amazing jar:

Avocado Oil

• Avocado Oil:  Cold pressed avocado oil is one of the richest sources of beneficial monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid.  Not only is avocado oil extremely good at hydrating and softening your skin, it is often recommended as an effective treatment for acne and blackheads, eczema and other forms of skin inflammation.  It's an excellent source of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. It also facilitates in the healing of scars, diminishing of spots, removal of stretch marks and shrinking of large pores. Avocado oil can increase collagen, reduce wrinkles, and heal damaged skin.  The avocado, actually a fruit, is rich in proteins and fats, sterolin, lecithin and potassium. The natural oils in an avocado can penetrate deep into the skin, helping to soften and hydrate dry and flaky patches.

Argan Oil

• Argan Oil:   Argan oil is most commonly used as a skin moisturizer to hydrate and soften skin. With its high vitamin E and fatty acid content, Argan oil is the ideal product to give skin a natural boost. It absorbs easily and is non-greasy and non-irritating, which makes it a great natural moisturizer.  It is considered to be a dry oil meaning it absorbs quickly.  One of the main reasons that Argan oil is so therapeutic is because it’s rich with vitamin A and vitamin E.  However, Argan oil is also packed with antioxidants, omega-6 fatty acids and linoleic acid. Research shows that when applied to skin, Argan oil benefits include easing inflammation while moisturizing the skin.  When applied externally, tocopherol from the vitamin E helps to boost cell production while promoting healthy skin.  

Evening Primrose Oil

• Evening Primrose Oil:  Research shows that people with eczema don't have the normal ability to process fatty acids.  This results in a deficiency of gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA.  A benefit of Evening Primrose Oil is it's ability to help naturally cure various skin ailments because the essential fatty acids in Evening Primrose Oil help with hormone imbalances.  It contains anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness in the skin.  It is a good moisturizer with a low comedogenic rating.  It is one of the best oils for anti-aging due to it's ultra-moisturizing qualities that can help keep the skin supple, smooth, and soft.  It has strong anti-oxidant properties that help prevent free radical damage which helps to prevent premature aging. 

Kaolin Clay

• Kaolin Clay:   Kaolin clay is a fine and light clay that has natural absorbency properties. Kaolin, also called China clay, is named after the hill in China, Kao-ling, from which it was mined for centuries.  When applied on skin, it will absorb excess oils and stale sebum on the skin and within the pores.  It is a naturally occurring clay mineral used in cosmetics for its absorbent properties. Kaolin's absorbent properties make it a popular ingredient in clay masks.  White Kaolin clay, also known as White Cosmetic clay, is a very fine and light clay that has natural absorbency properties. White Kaolin clay is found in virtually all powdered and dry cosmetics and most wet cosmetics, including soaps, scrubs, poultices, deodorants, facial powders and masks.  Kaolin is one of the State of Georgia's largest natural resources. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 8 million metric tons of kaolin are mined from Georgia each year, with an estimated value of more than $1 billion.

Purple Brazilian Clay

• Purple Brazilian Clay:  Brazilian clay is a type of kaolin clay that comes from Brazil. They come in a variety of different colors, including red, purple, black, and gold. The clay is naturally colored — they don’t contain artificial dyes or pigments. Instead, the color comes from the minerals that the clay has absorbed over time. Because Brazilian clay is available in a variety of natural colors, it’s often used to add color to homemade soap, skincare products, and cosmetics.  Purple Brazilian clay is a great option for people who want to help prevent aging skin. It’s chock full of magnesium, which promotes healthy cell maintenance — an essential part of maintaining a youthful appearance. Also, purple Brazilian clay helps prevent your skin from absorbing impurities, which is why it’s often used in soap and facial cleansers.

Well, it seems that I need to look into a great face soap recipe that includes Purple Brazilian Clay!  Stay tuned, it may be coming soon!

Carpe Diem! Lil and Bill