Facial masks are ideal for correcting blemishes, evening skin tone and achieving softer, smoother skin. You don’t have to go to a day spa to enjoy the benefits of a facial mask, as there are plenty of do-it-yourself facial masks that can be purchased at the store, as well as homemade recipes that can be put together in your own home. Learning about the various mud and clay that can be used in facial masks can help you design one of your own.

For those of you who enjoy creating your own day spa in the comfort of your home, there are online resources available that allow you to buy just the right clay or mud to put together your very own facial mask. The best way to enjoy a facial mask is by using ingredients that cater to your specific skin type. This practice of applying clay and mud to the face has been in use for centuries by ancient civilizations ranging from the East to the Native Americans. Clay and mud have been known for its healing properties for a long time. When used in skincare, facial masks accomplish a lot, including absorbing and removing excess oils, dirt and other surface debris, unclogging pores, improving blood circulation, and exfoliating the skin.

The following clays are ideal for certain skin types and can be purchased either online or at a store that sells natural and organic ingredients.

Dead Sea Mud: This type of mud has the perfect combination of pure minerals that come directly from the depths of the ocean. Dead Sea mud contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium and iodine. These ingredients all work together to revitalize and restore healthy skin cells, remove harmful substances and toxins from the skin, and improve overall appearance. All skin types can use this mud without any negative skin reactions.

Kaolin Clay: This popular clay comes in three colors - white, yellow, and pink. Each color has a specific purpose. White Kaolin, also known as China clay and white clay, is the most gentle of the three. Using this type of mud on the skin helps to cleanse, gently exfoliate, and stimulate blood circulation. Because it does not absorb the skin’s excess oils, White Kaolin is perfect for dry skin types. Pink Kaolin is gentle can be used by dry, sensitive and normal skin types and contains the same benefits as White Kaolin. Yellow Kaolin is a little bit stronger than the other two types of Kaolin mud but is still gentle enough for dry skin types and works to exfoliate and cleanse without removing excess oils.

Blue & Red Montmorillonite Clay: Perfect for oily skin types, Blue and Red Montmorillonite clay is very efficient in absorbing excess oils and removing harmful toxins from the skin. Because of its potent and intense purification properties, oily and other problematic skin types can benefit greatly from these two types of mud.

Moroccan Red Clay: This special clay is found deep within the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Not only does this clay work as a tough cleanser, circulation booster, and detoxifier, but as a potent astringent as well. Moroccan Red clay should not be used by those with sensitive or dry skin types.

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