NOW Foods Solutions, European Clay Powder, Pure Powder for a Detox Facial Cleansing Mask, 6-Ounce

I purchased this to use as a face mask. For a long time, I used bentonite clay. However, I find it to be too drying and my skin is just way too sensitive for bentonite. After reading tons of reviews on all the best clays, I settled on this one. I DEFINITELY prefer it over bentonite. It doesn't pull stuff out as well as benny clay, but it's soooo much gentler on my skin. It still does work to clear pores, but it is a slightly slower process compared to bentonite.The BEST feature about this, though, is that you don't need to mix it with apple cider vinegar. I don't mind mixing benny clay and ACV, but it's so much more convenient to be able to mix this with water. It forms a great paste.I use equal parts clay and water (sometimes more water is necessary). I only use about a half-tablespoon, as I don't think this mask needs to be super thick on your face to get the job done.Apply all over or in troubled areas, wait for upwards of 45 mins (I like it to be VERY dry before taking it off, although that's not everyone's preference and drying time depends on the thickness/wetness of the mix), and then rinse off. Your face will be red where the mask was, but that's totally fine. However, if you experience itching, swelling, or discomfort after removal, there may be an issue and you should stop using.Love this stuff! I like doing a mask weekly and it exfoliates and cleans my skin really well!

I actually use this in my professional facials, it is a great way to detox your skin, it also will minimize your pores and the anti aging effects helps you tighten your face and gets rid of fibe lines and wrinkles with regular use. My favorite product to use by far!!!! You can actually feel it working. The differenceis Instantly noticeable, and ur skin feels great. I honestly recommend to use it once or up to 2x a week depending on how you feel about it. But my regular clients noticeable real results with weekly use. I love to use this at home on my own face as well and use it once to 2x a week depending on the need for it. I have really sensitive skin and this doesn't irritate my skin at all. All u need is a thin layer. Ur skin will thank u.

This mask is super easy to mix up and apply to the face. Removes easily as well. The only warning I have (which is not related to this product's quality) is DO NOT MIX IT WITH JUST APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. I see this in a lot of reviews but ACV and this will be WAY too acidic for the skin. As an esthetician I knew this would be too acidic but I tried it anyway and wound up with a chemical burn on my face. i peeled for days. Even if you don't damage the skin visibly, this combo WILL damage the moisture barrier of your skin. Solutions that acidic shouldn't be used as a mask or in this way, even if you're a professional. This mask is plenty powerful with any other liquid that's closer to a pH of 6 and a drop or two of essential oils if you know how to use them correctly. Love this mask just be careful what you use to prepare it.

I have combination skin and I use a clay mask twice a week to help with oil control and to do a deep clean. Overall, this is a good clay mask, an option to try if you like to make your own mask.Preparation: I find that 1 tablespoon clay and a tablespoon water (as instructed by the packaging) yields they a very thick mask (see picture). I prefer to use less than a tablespoon of clay with more than a tablespoon of water to get the right consistency and quantity for me, The clay mixes easily with water.Application: This clay is slippery and very tricky; if you get a too thick consistency it's very hard to spread on the face, if it's a little too watery you get an uneven application.Wear: The clay doesn't really dry out completely (even if I only use just water) so it's not uncomfortable while it's on the face. It also doesn't leave dust all over the house if I move around while wearing it.Cleaning: Some clay masks are very hard to remove, but this one just glides of the face. But I always remove clay masks in the shower.Dryness: After & remove it my skin is not left dessert dry, like some clay mask do. But for very dry skin it's still worth mixing it with an face oil.Cleaning: In terms of removing impurities, I would say it only removes 80% of impurities. It also dries out some pimples.Since it yields a thick but somewhat slippery consistency, I think it would also be great for wraps.

The first time I used this, after completely rinsing it out, I thought: meh, It's fine. I mean, my skin was smooth and all but I didnt see anything wowing me. I tend to get a bunch of tiny blackheads around my nose, and on my left cheek I had like a couple of pores that were too big and clogged with whiteheads and blackheads and even some zits... You get the picture. Not pretty. So right after when I just noticed that there was minor cleaning and softness I was somewhat dissapointed.But magically, after days of not using this, but just keeping my daily routine of oatmeal soap, tonic and moisturizer, The pores and the zits started to get smaller and the blackheads on my nose to dissapear. You could say that it was because of my routine and not because of this Clay. But man, I've been using the same routine since forever and nothing had changed like it did now. So I think the real effects start showing after a while.Im still using the clay mask once a week plus my daily routine and im been doing great.