Accessory: Clay Face Mask Applicator Brush

Name: Accessory: Clay Face Mask Applicator Brush
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: aclaybrush
Price: 14.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

Enhance your home facial spa experience with this specially designed clay mask applicator brush hand-turned from Olive Wood. Soft tapered bristles ensure an even application.

Price:

Clay Mask Brush

$14.95

Product Overview

Our Olive Wood Clay Mask Applicator Brush features long tapered bristles to ensure an even application over the whole face, and the slanted tip allows application in all the corners and crevices of the face.

Designed specifically for mixing and applying facial masks
Super soft bristles allow for even application of the clay mask for perfect coverage and will not irritate the skin
The brush prevents wasting precious product
The bristles are 100% synthetic – meaning it is cruelty-free!
Measurement: about 8 1/2 inches long

Olive Wood is a dense, prized wood renowned for its unique grain patterns. It features a nutty brown heartwood with dark veins and creamy yellow sapwood with brown stripes. The patina darkens with age. The wood's high oil content helps repels water, and hand buffing reveals a natural finish.

* Your purchase includes only the Brush! The bamboo mixing spoon, wooden face mask mixing bowl, and the clay shown in some of the photos are for examples only. This listing is for the Olive Wood Brush only.

If you would like a kit that includes a Wood Bowl, an Olive Wood Clay Mask Applicator Brush, and a Small Bamboo Spoon see our Clay Mask Facial Kit.

How To Use

How to Care for the Wood Applicator Brush:

The wood will retain its natural beauty for a long time if treated properly.

Hand wash only. Wipe clean with mild soap and water and dry thoroughly after cleaning. Although the wood is naturally water-resistant, it should not be left sitting in water.

If the wood begins to look dry or worn, rub with a small amount of walnut or linseed (flaxseed) oils. Unfortunately, most vegetable oils, like olive, will go rancid after a period of time and can become gummy which may create an environment in which bacteria can multiply.

Care Tips

How to Care for the Wood Clay Mask Brush

After each use hand wash with warm soapy water and rinse and allow to air dry
Although wood is naturally water-resistant, the brush should not be left sitting in water and should be dried after use
Every now and then rub the dried handle with a very tiny bit of olive oil which helps rejuvenate the warmth and grain figure of the olive wood

About the Wood

Olive wood is a fruit-wood highly prized for its exceptional grain patterns, also called figure. The heartwood is a nutty brown marbled with veins of darker tones that can be nearly black. The sapwood is a creamy yellow, often striped with brown tones. The patina becomes darker and richer as it ages.

Thanks to the varying grain patterns, each wooden shaving brush is unique.

The grain patterns will vary from handle to handle. The handle shape will be very similar to the one shown but may vary a bit. Small irregularities or knots in the wood are not defects, they are a sign that the brush handles are handmade.  

Olive wood is a hard, dense and strong wood with antibacterial properties. The high oil content makes the wood highly water-repellent. Hand buffing helps bring out the natural oil to create a simple natural finish.

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal, and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I wash my face before using a facial clay mask?

To Wash or Not To Wash . . .
that is the question!

Natural Organic Rose and Hibiscus Clay Face Mask Most of the time the directions included with a clay mask state, "begin with a clean face," but does that mean you need to actually "wash" your face first?

Whether or not to wash your face before using a facial clay is up for debate and you are likely to find a lot of conflicting information online.

To Wash

There are those who say you should "absolutely" wash your face in to order remove the surface layer of dirt, oil and makeup.

This surface grime can hinder the ability of the active clay ingredients to get into the pores and do their job.

Some also believe that when you apply a clay mask onto unclean skin, you may be trapping all sorts of dirt, bacteria and other impurities and possibly driving them deeper into the facial pores.

Not To Wash

Others believe that washing before applying a clay mask may be too drying for those with dry or sensitive skin types.

After washing pores are open and anything you apply will be more rapidly absorbed which may cause more irritation with sensitive skin. If you think about it, moisturizing is best done immediately after washing for that same reason.

In my opinion, the answer to this question really depends on the type or purpose of the mask you are using and your skin type. For example, if you are using a deep cleansing mask for oily or problem combination skin, a fresh wash with warm water opens your pores which prepares your skin for a deeper cleansing experience.

Basically, the same logic holds true for whether or not to shower before or after a clay mask treatment.

Showering Before: Again this method works well with deep cleansing masks for oily and combination skin. The warm water and steam from the shower open your pores.

Showering After: If you have drier skin, you want to apply the mask before taking a shower. The warm shower will actually his help seal in the moisture.

To be honest, I do not wash my face before applying a clay mask. However, I do not wear make-up or use heavy creams and basically, my face simply gets dirty from normal exposure to everyday dirt and pollutants. I have aging dryish skin and washing before applying the face mask makes my skin feel too dry afterward. I just use the clay mask and then after rinsing, I moisturize.

Now, all that being said, if your skin is oily, your face feels quite dirty or is loaded with make-up you may choose to do a quick wash before applying the clay.

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Which clay mask do I use if my skin is dry, oily and normal?

Our face has different zones in which the skin can vary in thickness, texture, pore size and the number of oil-producing glands.

Each zone may have very different needs and require individual attention.

So, what happens if you have multiple facial skin issues, like dryness, oily spots, and blemishes?

The answer is Multi-Masking . . .

What is Multi-Masking

Multi-masking is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of applying one face mask over your entire face, you apply different masks to different areas of the face in order to treat multiple skincare concerns at the same time.

For more information please read our blog Multi-Masking and Targeted Application For Combination Facial Skin

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