NOW FoodsSolutions, Mediterranean Red Clay Powder, Pure Powder for Sensitive Skin Facial Mask, 6-Ounce

I was just curious about this red clay and, I never, ever thought, that one day I will be reviewing a mud.I had masks before at local barber shop and wanted to try some minerals. I am a male past middle age, between olive and wheat complexion. I have tiny wrinkles under my eyes and around my upper lip and lower part of my neck, which are normal signs of aging. My pores used to look like the skin of an orange, shiny and oily for a long time.I must tell you this first: Do not apply this mask too thick. I will tell you later, why? 1 tbsp for face and neck is plenty. Adding spring water, while stirring, mixed, until it is a runny hand lotion. I started smearing it starting from my forehead, around eyes, (not too close to the eyes), cheeks, chin and neck. After finishing putting the mask on, I figured, I lay down for 15-20 minutes, like the label says (note. Label does not say to lay down). I was very relaxed. Within a minute pulsations started around my cheeks, parallel, my left and right side pulsating at the same time with the same tempo of my heart. This clay maybe accelerating circulation. My face feeling like someone is pulling it back, I think, it is normal... the mud is drying. Closed my eyes and gave all my attention to these tiny pulses moving around my cheeks. Then tiny stings began below my cheeks, near the base of my nose. This stings were like a low voltage current penetrating my skin, and moving around very fast, pulses much finer than the ones around my cheeks. I am amazed that a mud is doing this... I got 10 more minutes, When I move around I don't feel anything on my face other then pulling. As soon as I lay down and relax, pulsing and stinging comes right back. Can I wait 10 more minutes?My face feels hot suddenly, for 10 seconds. Stings are now around my upper lip, It feels like running a micro needle roller there. There is a slight burn at the contour of my upper lip. I think: this is working! I have 5 more minutes, I feel my lower eyelids being pulled down and I can't wait to see what this stuff did to me? Pulsating still continues on my cheeks at the same tempo. I get up to wash my face, and look in the mirror. I see my cheeks are still wet. I put way to much there and that explains why this mud was so active there. I wash my face and try not to splatter the red stuff allover the place. Although it washes right off and leaves no stains.Results: I am blushing like I just came out of sauna. My cheeks so red and glowing. Looking closer I notice my pores are flat, pumped out and looks like irritated. My skin feels firm, tight and thirsty. I quickly apply my H2O Night Oasis Oxygenating Energizing Serum. This is the only product I've been using the last 10 days or so. It is also great after shaving. I am just hoping that the redness will go away. I go to sleep and next morning, my cheeks are pink. Tiny wrinkles under my eyes are stretched and gone. Above my lips, tiny wrinkles, they're still there but not so visible as before. Looks like a little swollen. No more orange peel skin. I call my sister-in-law to see the difference, if she notices anything. Yes, she says, confirmed. She wants me to order one for her immediately. I am so glad, and happy I've tried this miraculous product. Next time I am going to roll in it. In the tub of course. I should have taken before and after photos. But I will add them next time. Although I want to keep my skin in this condition forever.PLEASE, comment on this and let me know about your experiences here. This is not the end of this review. It will continue...

I just received my first order of Now Foods Moroccan Red Clay Powder and from the first use, I know this is a staple item I will not be without. I am 42 with extremely oily skin/large pores/prone to breakouts. I have always used various masks and this is by far my favorite. I mixed it simply, per the instructions on the lable, only I used apple cider vinegar (I hate the smell, but it is good for my oily skin) instead of water. It started bubbling and a little smoke came out of the bowl and I thought, this is like a science experiment from high school, lol! The clay dissolved immediately into a smooth, silky texture. I applied it to my face with a plastic brush I found in my bathroom and let it dry for about 20 minutes. I splashed my face generously with warm water for a minute or so, followed by a cool water splash and that was it. I can honestly say, that this rinsed off my skin easier than any other clay type mask I have ever used. My skin felt and looked great. I had read some reviews online that some people had a hard time getting this off their face after it dried, it stained their washcloth, it stained their skin, etc. I have extremely pale, paper white skin and it did not leave any kind of stain whatsoever. I wiped my face (after rinsing) with a white/floral washcloth and the small amount that was on the cloth rinsed away with warm water also. Everyone's results will be different, I am sure, but for this price, I would DEFINATELY try it if you are interested. I have teenage daughters who have some of the same skin issues I have and I have been researching homemade remedies online for a while now. I love that this mask is great, as is, but will also make an excellent base for me to add other ingredients to, depending on what our skin needs are that day. I have read that this can be mixed with aloe vera gel, lemon juice, witch hazel or essential oils for drier skin types. I am also going to try mixing some cinnamon or nutmeg in here too, as I have read they are good for acne also. Overall, I could not be more pleased and I feel that this is a wonderful, gentle, cleansing mask that can be used by anyone and/or adjusted to meet specific skin needs. Good Luck!

You get a lot of uses out of this product for an affordable price. It has helped me tackle break outs and kept my skin nice. It's gentle and easy to take off with a clean wash cloth. Doesn't have much of a smell to me.

This really helps out! I've been a long time sufferer of acne and was on Pro-Activ for a decade with success until I guess age caught up to me or Pro-Activ changed their formula because I'm now allergic to the stuff. Either way, I have very sensitive skin now and was looking for natural and affordable ways to get the same results - this by itself is no miracle worker, but it's definitely a great addition to my regimen.It does tend to dry out skin so the trick is to either a) not leave it on as long or often or b) make sure you've got a great moisturizer to counter. I used it for 2 weeks straight daily and then slowed down to twice a week or so. My skin always looks less red and it def helps heal acne faster. Definitely going to keep buying this. You only have to use about a teaspoon or so, so this lasts a long time for the price. I'm not even halfway done with it and I've had it for about a month and a half. Definitely give it a try!