Mountain Rose Herbs Recipe Contest

Clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin. Treat yourself to a clay facial today and your skin will love you for it!

Below are some easy facial clay recipes:

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Mountain Rose Herbs Recipe Contest

Clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin.  Treat yourself to a clay facial today and your skin will love you for it!

Below are some easy facial clay recipes:

White China Clay – a deep cleansing mask
3 teaspoons White Kaolin Clay also known as China Clay
1/2 teaspoon Bentonite
1/2 teaspoon Glycerin
5 teaspoons Water or Hydrosol
2 drops of rose geranium essential oil

Mix the powders well. Add the glycerin and water/hydrosol. Add the essential oil last. Stir and apply to your face in a circular motion. Allow the mask to dry and then rinse off with warm water.

White China Clay – a gentle and soothing mask for sensitive skin
1/4 cup colloidal oatmeal fine
3 Tablespoons china clay
2 Tablespoons lavender flowers
2 Tablespoons chamomile flowers

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.  Add one of the following wetting agents:  honey, floral water, herbal tea, or water.   Apply to face and allow to dry at least ten minutes.  Rinse with warm water then cool water. 

French Green Clay – for acne prone skin
4 Tablespoons French Green Clay
5 dried bay leaves
1 cup distilled water

Boil one cup of water and add bay leaves. Slowly add the liquid to the clay to form a fairly thick paste. Apply to face and allow to dry.  Leave on 15 to 20 minutes then rinse with warm water.

Get all your skin care ingredients at Mountain Rose Herbs

Carol Belanger – Author 300+ Skin Care Recipes

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