Time for that Pink clay mask once again!
In my opinion, an anti aging face mask is always in season, regardless of the time of year. If you follow me on Instagram @tonyetariahhealth you’ll know that I love skincare, especially clean beauty, and skincare DIY. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot (literally) of the department store and boutique brands but, few have stood the test of time. I’ve gotten frustrated with reformulated favorites that now irritate my skin or are just plain ineffective. Let’s not talk about the ridiculous amounts of money I and other women have spent on this stuff. This is one of the reasons why I love my DIY pink clay face mask! It will tighten, tone, smooth, and, soothe all in one.
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The deal with skincare
The reality is that no matter how great or miraculous the product, creams, serums, and face masks are, they’re not the cure-all for poor diet, no selfcare, and a lack of a decent skincare regime. My mom used to say, “what you eat shows up on your skin”, and she was right! The actual magic happens when you combine a skin-nourishing diet and a regular selfcare routine; which by the way, includes skincare. That means eating a lot of colorful vegetables, fruits, and limiting your consumption of processed foods and meats. The older I get, the more confirmation I get that, eating healthy foods, especially a plant-centered diet, makes a huge difference in the aging process. This is even truer for the skin because it’s our largest organ and is also the most exposed to the elements. That’s a win on every one of these skin-loving ingredients!
Why the pink face clay mask?
Believe it or not, I’m crazier about what it does than the actual color of this DIY face mask. The fact that it’s pink is just a little extra and if I try hard enough, I can make myself believe that I’m actually that girly girl, but I’m not! The pink comes from the combination of red and white clays that come together to give the pink clay its color. Some recipes for this face mask DIY have added rose essential oil or rose water for additional benefits and effect. I also love this mask to kick off the spring because the color just screams spring and my skin feels baby-soft afterward! I have to confess, I’m kinda addicted to these DIY face mask recipes because they work so well. Check out another favorite of mine right here and here too!
So what’s in this pink clay mask?
First, obviously the pink clay and then a few other skin-loving ingredients. I always try to make sure that I use ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and soothing to sensitive skin since that’s my type. Also, I add in ingredients that will boost skin elasticity, fight fine lines and wrinkles, as well give tons of moisture! So for this favorite, I’m using pink clay as the base and aloe vera gel as the liquid for this face mask. Remember, if you’re going to use it on your skin, make sure your ingredients are all-natural, organic, and free from pesticides and other chemicals.
My ingredients
4 Tablespoons of Pink clay
1/4 cup Organic Aloe Vera gel
1 Tablespoon raw honey
5 drops of rosehip essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
What these ingredients do for your skin:
The pink clay helps to improve the skin’s elasticity, and cell renewal and gently exfoliates the skin to leave it feeling smooth and soft. The aloe vera gel is anti-inflammatory, moisturizes, reduces infection and acne as well as reduces the appearance of blemishes. For those who don’t know, raw honey is anti-inflammatory, heals the skin, balances bacteria on the skin (i.e. fights acne), naturally exfoliates the skin, and promotes skin renewal. Honey also fights free radical damage (anti-aging), is rich in ant-oxidants, and boosts hydration and moisture. Rosehip essential oil protects against sun damage, hydrates, and is packed with the same nourishing properties of both honey and aloe. Finally, a lavender essential oil also evens out the skin tone, reduces wrinkles, and soothing to the skin.
Preparation and storage of your clay face mask
Now that you’ve got all your ingredients, it’s time to mix it up and enjoy it! First, mix all of your liquid and wet ingredients together in a glass mixing bowl or resealable wide-mouthed jar (you’ll use this to store any extra). Next, add your pink clay and make sure it’s well incorporated into the mixture and forms a smooth paste. To be on the safe side, do a patch test on the inside of your wrist to make sure you don’t have any sensitivities or reactions. Finally, gently apply the paste in smooth strokes over your entire face, avoiding your mouth and the eye area. Let it sit for 5-10 mins and rinse off with warm water and follow up with a serum and or moisturizer. For more face mask ideas, check out this post too!
