Today, I am going to share with you four effective clay masks for acne prone skin that will help deep-cleanse, moisturize, and prevent acne breakouts.
We will use Bentonite Clay as the main ingredient for making these acne prone skin clay masks.
Bentonite clay has potent natural property to pull out toxins and impurities from inside the skin pores. Moreover, this great clay also has an alkalizing effect and provides oxygen to the skin cells. It’s a rich source of beneficial minerals like: silica, magnesium and calcium.
When this powerful clay is mixed together with antibacterial and healing ingredients, it creates clay masks that should resolve your acne problems. You can use these homemade clay masks safely and effectively in your pursuit of maintaining blemish free, healthy skin.
Natural And Organic Clay Mask Recipes For Acne Prone Skin
# 1
Homemade Acne-Fighting Clay Mask
This wonderful clay mask requires only 3 ingredients. A natural & organic mask that can detoxify your skin & will help banish blemishes.
The tea tree oil helps fight acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The lavender has antioxidants, so provides a calming effect.
You will need:
Bentonite clay: 1 tablespoon
Tea tree oil: 2-3 drops
Lavender essential oil (optional): 1 drop
Method
Mix the above ingredients with 2-3 tablespoons of clean water in a small glass to make a uniform consistency, spreadable paste. Remember to not use a metal utensil when working with Bentonite clay. Apply the mask over the skin, leaving it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse the mask off with warm water.
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# 2
Soothing Yogurt Clay Mask To Fight Acne
Yogurt contains natural lactic acid, which helps exfoliate skin and tighten skin pores. Yogurt also contains anti-fungal & anti-bacterial properties that help keep blemishes at bay.
You will need
Bentonite clay: 1 tablespoon
Yogurt: 1 tablespoon, plain (unsweetened & unflavored)
Method:
Mix the two ingredients in a small glass (non-metal) bowl to make a smooth, spreadable paste. If required adjust the amounts to get consistency as desired. Apply to your face, leaving it on for 10-15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and a soft washcloth and remove the mask.
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# 3
Acne-Fighting Honey Clay Mask For Glowing Skin
Honey has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. While nourishing aging skin and fighting acne, honey also provides natural glow to your skin.
You will need:
Bentonite clay: 1 tablespoon
Honey: 1 tablespoon, raw
Combine the above ingredients and add 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well to make a uniform, spreadable paste. Remember, not to use a metal utensil when working with bentonite clay. You can use a small glass bowl. Apply the pack, leaving it on for about for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and a soft washcloth to remove the mask.
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# 4
Acne-Fighting Tea Tree Oil, Clay Mask
Tea Tree Essential Oil contains antiseptic properties, and has been traditionally used as a home remedy to treat acne.
Besides anti-inflammatory properties, oats contain saponins, a cleansing agent – which makes oats great for all skin types, including oily & sensitive skin.
You will need
Bentonite clay: 1 tablespoon
Tea tree essential oil: 3-4 drops
Oats: 1 tablespoon, ground
Method
Grind the oats in a spice grinder or blender. Pulse until they are coarse and flour-like. Combine the ground oats with bentonite clay in a small glass bowl. Make sure, you do not use a metal utensil when working with bentonite clay. Add in enough water and mix well to prepare a smooth, spreadable paste. Now add in 3-4 drops of tea tree essential oil and stir thoroughly. Apply the pack on your face, leaving it on for about 10 to 15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and a soft washcloth to remove the pack.
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