Frontier Bulk Clay, Kaolin Powder, 1 lb. package

Kaolin or China clay is anti-inflammatory, absorbs oil, cleansing, thickens. White Kaolin has a astringent effect and removes impurities from normal to oily skin.

When applied to the skin, it draws out excess dirt and impurities that can cause blemishes, blackheads or pimples. As it dries and then rinsed, it leaves the skin clean, tight and smooth, and it may help reduce unsightly wrinkles.

Eliminative mud packs have been found to be very helpful in the treatment of psoriasis. Clay mixed with a little water is applied to the affected areas. Like a blotter, the dried clay is removed, and a fresh pack is applied. Toxins and dead cells are just peeled off.

For use as a mask to draw out impurities from the skin pores.

There are three bases used for a clay facial mask, White Kaolin which has a astringent effect and removes impurities from normal to oily skin; Fullers Earth which has a stimulating effect and removes dead skin cells on normal to oily skins; Green Clay which is the most popular base for the facial mask because it can be used on all types of skin care conditions. It can be used to balance combination skin, normalize oily skin, and revitalize dry skin. It is rich in vitamin and minerals and has antiseptic healing properties that leave the skin feeling silky smooth.

A homemade mask will take you no more than a few minutes to put together, and once you have the basic ingredients ready in a jar you can have your own instant facial mask ready for use. The best thing is that the mask is tailor made especially for you.

Basic Clay Facial Mask Base:
2 oz Green Clay
3 tsp. Cornflower
Mix together and keep in a jar ready to combine into one of the formulas below. Smooth the paste on the skin, leave on for fifteen minutes and rinse off with warm water, then pat face dry.

Normal Skin Facial Mask
Basic Mask Base
1 tbs. Egg Yolk
1 Water 1tsp
Combine and use 1 drop
Geranium Oil 1 drop
Bois de Rose 1 drop

Dry Skin Facial Mask
Basic Mask Base
1 tbs. Egg Yolk
1 Sweet Almond Oil
1 tsp. Carrot Oil
1 tsp. Water 2 tsp.
Combine and use 1 drop
Chamomile Oil 1 drop
Rose Geranium 1 drop

Oily Skin Facial Mask
Basic Mask Base
1 tbs. Brewers Yeast
1 tbs. Water 1 tbs.
Combine and use 1 drop
Rosemary Oil 1 drop
Lavender Oil 1 drop