A few months ago I was having problems
with my skin. I am not talking about the occasional breakout and dry
patches. I mean extremely dry and cracked skin and bad rashes over my
face, including my eyelids. It was the sort of problem that makeup
could not disguise, it made it look more noticeable. So, I started to
analyze the problem. I decided I was going to take a more natural
skincare approach and hope for the best. My body has never reacted
well with chemicals, so I am not sure why I never realized that my
skin wouldn't react well to them either. The mask I am going to
review for you is not what healed my extremely dry and chapped skin,
but it has helped keep my skin clear and I haven't had any problems
with my skin since I have switched to natural products.
Although I am very passionate about
natural skincare now, I won't get into too much detail about the
chemicals that are found in some of the products you apply to your
skin on a daily basis. However, I do suggest reading all of your
skincare products and familiarizing yourselves with all of the
ingredients. I did this and it really shocked me. Some of the facial
masks I was using were filled with chemicals. I knew that I needed a
good face mask, so I began to do some research. I wanted something
budget friendly, natural, and effective. All signs pointed to the
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask. On the front of the container
it says that it is the “world's most powerful facial”, and I
would have to say that this is correct. Before I get too much into
detail about how amazing this is, let me tell you a bit more about
it.
There is one ingredient in this Mask,
and that is 100% Natural Calcium Bentonite (Green) Clay. This clay
mask removes impurities and dirt from pores. The product has no added
fragrances, no animal products, and is not tested on animals! It
comes in powder form, and you have to mix it with a liquid. On the
back of the container they recommend raw apple cider vinegar or
water. I prefer to use raw organic apple cider vinegar, or rose
water. You mix equal parts of clay powder with equal parts of liquid.
You are suppose to mix this well with a non metal utensil and bowl.
They give you specific instructions on how much product to use, but I
find that the amount they suggest is too much and turns out to be
wasteful. I use a little less than a tablespoon both of powder and
liquid. If I decide to apply this on my neck as well I will use a
whole tablespoon. Once you buy your mask you can experiment and
figure out how much works for you.
After you apply this mask you are to
let it dry for 5-10 minutes for delicate skin, and 15-20 minutes for
normal skin. I leave mine on for 15 minutes. You will feel a slight
tingling when you apply this mask, but I find it relaxing. After you
wash it off with warm water you will notice some redness, but it will
go away within 15-20 minutes. This is a very powerful masks, and I
feel it lifts all of the dirt from your skin, so it may cause a
blemish to rise to the surface.
This mask has shrunk my pores, more
than any chemical products I have tried. I haven't gotten any bad
rashes since using it either. This could have to do with the mask, or
a combination or lack of chemicals on my face now. The texture of my
skin has improved and I also noticed that is doesn't look as dull
either.
1lb of clay was under 20 dollars on
amazon. I have used this mask quite a bit and I have barely put a
dent into it.
I did have requests on Instagram to do
a review on this product when I first purchased it. I hope I answered
all of your questions. If I left something out feel free to contact
me in the comments below, by email, or on Instagram.
Love,
Kate
