Ida's Soap Box

Clay Face Masks can be a versatile addition to any skincare regimen. While clay powders are very effective when made into a simple paste with water, they can also be mixed with other ingredients for an added benefit or just for fun and experimentation. There are many websites that provide recipes for additives to clay masks. Unfortunately many do not understand the science behind how a clay mask works.

Our face has different zones in which the skin can vary in thickness, texture, pore size and the number of oil-producing glands. Not surprisingly, each of these zones may have very different needs and require individual attention. Applying the same clay face mask everywhere may not help treat the different needs of your facial skin zones, and can possibly aggravate the skin in certain areas.