masked up is a clay mask formulated with natural ingredients to nourish and protect your skin. It gently exfoliates and detoxifies to reduce the appearance of pores and revitalize dull skin. Its creamy texture leaves skin soft and hydrated with long-lasting results.
clay masks have been used for hundreds of years to improve the skin’s appearance. Today, judging by the number of beauty influencers posting michael myers-esque, led-lit, clay-mask selfies, earthen facial masks are still wildly popular — and here to stay. Now, in addition to tubs and tubes of ready-to-apply masks, clay masks come in the form of dry clay powder, which turns into a paste when you add liquid.
clay masks are favored by many beauty aficionados, since clay is rich in minerals like iron, calcium, silica, and magnesium. Clay masks:
- pull out impurities, including heavy metals and charged toxins, from inside the pores
- absorb sebum and prevent pore clogging
- may boost skin elasticity
- ease the effects of sunburn
- may help heal allergic skin reactions
- may promote collagen production to reduce wrinkles and firm the skin
how do you use a powder clay mask?
mix the powder: in a small, non-metal bowl, mix about 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of clay powder with 1/4 teaspoon of water. you can add more water a little at a time until you reach a creamy paste consistency. the amount of water needed varies by clay, so start with a small amount and check the consistency as you go. you can also add a drop of face oil for extra nourishment
apply the mask: use a mask brush or your clean fingertips to apply the mask to your face and neck, avoiding your eyes, nose, and mouth
let it sit: let the mask sit for 10 to 30 minutes, or until it starts to dry and feel a little tight
rinse: rinse off the mask with warm water and pat your skin dry
moisturize: apply a moisturizer to your skin
it’s all in the mix: what liquids do you mix with clay powder masks?
here’s what makes clay powder masks so cool: you can mix the dry clay with all sorts of skin-loving liquids, including:
- water
- coconut water or coconut milk
- aloe vera
- rose or lavender water
- a few drops of coconut, argan, olive, or another hydrating oil for extra moisturization
the directions on my dry clay masks say to mix one to two teaspoons of the clay powder with my choice of liquid — i used plain ol’ warm water.
each of the times i used this product, i mixed it up in the palm of my hand — which i recommend doing over the bathroom sink, since inevitably, some of the very fine, loose powder will escape.
