5 DIY Mud Masks
In celebration of National Mud Pack Day, which is September 30th each year, we've put together some easy-to-make mud masks that you can make at home! All of these recipes contain bentonite clay, a cheap and plentiful clay with so many great benefits. If you have particularly sensitive skin, try substituting plain organic Greek yogurt for the bentonite clay. When using honey, we always recommend that you use raw organic honey, and if you can purchase local honey even better.
Morrocco Method Zen Detox
We might be biased, but our Zen Detox Hair and Scalp Masque is also great to use as a face mask! From spot-treating acne to all-over oil reduction and pore tightening, slather some of your hair mask onto your face and neck the next time you're doing a Zen Detox treatment!
Ingredients:
2-3 TB of Zen Detox
1/2-3/4 cup of water
How to:
Combine Zen Detox with water in a bowl to create a paste. If the Zen Detox is too hard upon first mixing, cover with a towel and let it sit for twenty minutes to absorb more of the water. It will be come easier to mix and spread. Apply to your face/neck for 20 minutes and rinse with cool water.
Coffee Mud Mask
Ingredients:
2 tsp French green, bentonite, or white kaolin clay
1 tsp fresh coffee grounds
1 tsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tsp of water to dilute it
2-3 drops tea tree oil
How to:
Mix the clay and coffee grounds in a glass bowl.
Add the diluted apple cider vinegar and essential oil to it and mix well.
Spread the mask on your face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until it dries
Remove it with warm water while rubbing with your fingers gently in a circular motion and apply your favorite all-natural moisturizer
Avocado Mud Mask
Avocado has moisturizing properties and reduces inflammation. An avocado mud mask not only moisturizes the face but also helps to control acne flare-ups in addition to giving you glowing skin!
Ingredients:
1 TB avocado pulp
1 TB bentonite or kaolin clay
2 tsp avocado oil
2 tsp raw organic honey (local is best)
How to:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
Apply it on your face and neck and massage it slowly
Leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes
Remove with cold water and apply your favorite all-natural moisturizer
Honey Mud Mask
Honey is a superstar at combatting inflammation and is a wonderful humectant. Combined with bentonite clay this mask detoxes skin while moisturizing. The anti-microbial nature of honey also makes this good for treating acne.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup bentonite clay
2 TB raw organic honey (local is best)
2 TB raw apple cider vinegar
2 TB avocado oil
optional:
5-15 drops essential oil of your choice
How to:
Whip honey, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, and essential oil (if you're using it) Add the clay slowly and stir vigorously until completely smooth
Spread a thin, even layer over the face for 10 minutes
Remove with warm water using a gentle circular motion and follow with the all-natural moisturizer of your choice
This recipe makes enough for 4 face masks and can be stored in an air tight container for up to 4 weeks.
Skin Brightening Lemon Clay Mask
Lemon's naturally high vitamin C content is perfect for brightening the complexion while fading skin discoloration and acne scars.
Ingredients:
1 TB bentonite, kaolin, or green French clay
1–2 TB lemon juice
1 tsp raw organic honey (local is best)
How to:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl
Apply to clean skin; leave for 10–15 minutes or until the clay mask starts to feel dry around the edges
Rinse with warm water
Apply a light all-natural moisturizer or serum of your choice