How do you use a deep cleansing mud mask?

Apply to freshly cleansed and dried skin. Apply a thin coating over face and neck, avoiding eye area. Allow mask to dry for 10 - 15 minutes then rinse thoroughly with warm water .

How do you make homemade deep cleansing?

Drape a towel over your head and lean over a bowl of steaming water for an at-home steam treatment that will deep clean your pores. For an easy DIY exfoliator, combine 1 mashed banana, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of vitamin E oil .

What is the best 2-ingredients face mask recipe?

TWO INGREDIENT FACE MASK How to: Mix the lemon and honey in a bowl and apply it to your face, being careful to not get it in your hairline unless you plan to wash your hair immediately after. A headband is a good way to make sure you don't get it in your hair. Leave the mask on your face for 10 minutes.

Can you leave a mud mask on too long?

According to Licensed Esthetician Kierstin Reed, unless specified, not all masks are sleep-friendly. “Wearing masks overnight that aren't created for that can over-process the skin. For example, wearing a clay mask for too long can dry out the skin since it sets and hardens before removal ,” said Kierstin.

How do I get the most out of my mud mask?

Always remove your mud mask before it gets 100% dry and starts to crack . When your mask is damp, your skin can absorb the beneficial minerals and effects of the mud. When the mask begins to feel tight and dry on your skin, you're actively losing moisture from your skin.

What is the most effective homemade face mask?

For the best hydrating mask: Mash one avocado. Add two tablespoon of plain yogurt. Add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add one tablespoon of honey. Mix everything well together. Apply for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse well, especially around the hairline. Aug 4, 2021

What is the easiest mask to make?

DIY Bandana Face Mask One of the easiest ways to make a homemade face mask without a sewing machine is with a bandana (or any other fabric you have lying around the house) and two hair ties. This is the method recommended by the CDC and it can be reused as long as you wash and dry it thoroughly.

What is the best ingredient for face mask?

Ingredients to use For exfoliation and brightening effects, look to lactic acid found in milk and yogurt. Aloe vera, along with fruit like papaya, can also help brighten the skin. If you're looking to calm an inflamed complexion, try turmeric. And dryness can be remedied with natural ingredients like honey and avocado.

How do you make homemade mask to draw out impurities?

Gelatin, milk and honey Heat one spoon of unflavoured gelatin powder briefly in the microwave for ten seconds, and add in an equal amount of milk and honey. Mix until smooth and apply an even layer on your face for 10- 15 minutes before gently peeling it off for instantly refreshed, clearer skin.

How do you make a detox mask at home?

Add the turmeric, honey, and milk/yoghurt into a small bowl. Mix it all together until it forms a thick paste. You can adjust the milk/yoghurt to make it thicker or thinner, but make sure it's thick enough to stick to your skin. You can use your fingers or an old paintbrush to apply the mask to your face.

How to deep clean pores at home?

A common household ingredient, baking soda is good for a lot of things, including acting as a pore cleanser and gentle exfoliant. Mix two teaspoons of baking soda with one teaspoon of water to make a paste. Massage the paste onto your skin using gentle, circular motions. Leave for five to ten minutes, then rinse clean .

How do you make a clarifying mask?

(3) CLARIFYING: BENTONITE CLAY + ACV FACE MASK 1 tbs bentonite clay. 2 tbs apple cider vinegar (or water if you have sensitive skin) 1 teaspoon honey. Optional = 3-5 drops of essential oils. For clarifying try rosemary, clary sage, blue tansy, copaiba, or tea tree oil. Dec 15, 2019

Deep Cleansing Mud Mask Recipe (2024)

Writing a book is stressful! It caused my first autoimmune flare in months and the first time I’ve had a skin breakout in years. I’m back on the autoimmune reset diet and my symptoms are all fading quickly, but to help speed up the skin healing, I’ve been doing my deep cleansing mud mask recipe (in fact, I have one on my face as I type this!).

I got a natural facial as a gift one time and it was so relaxing and my skin felt great for days. My budget doesn’t allow regular facials, so I wanted to find a good at-home option instead. This mask has been great for clearing up my stress-induced breakout and getting my skin back to normal.

Ingredients Needed

BentoniteClay: I like to use this Essential Living Clay for external uses like facials. I’ve written before about the many benefits of healing clays, and bentonite is especially good at firming and detoxing the skin. It is also great for detoxing the hair and restoring natural volume and shine.
Honey: Another facial ingredient I love, honey is naturally soothing and cleansing. I often use honey alone to cleanse my face in the evening (I use the oil cleansing method in the morning) with great results. Raw honey is naturally antibacterial and is great for skin healing. It also adds a smooth and silky texture to the mask.
Herbs and Essential Oils: I put some chamomile flowers and calendula flowers in the blender to make a fine powder and add to the clay before mixing with the honey and water to add some extra skin nourishment. I also like to add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil for scent and skin health. If I don’t feel like powdering the herbs first, I just make a strong tea with them instead and use the liquid in place of water in the recipe below.

Mud Mask Ingredients

1 teaspoon of bentonite clay
1 teaspoon raw honey
1 teaspoon of water (or more if needed)
1/2 tsp of powdered calendula and chamomile flowers (optional)
2 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)

Mud Mask Instructions

Mix the bentonite clay with the powdered herbs (if using) in a small bowl.
Add honey and mix to form a thick paste.
Add enough warm water to form a thin paste. Add lavender essential oil (if using).
Immediately apply to face and neck in a circular motion, avoiding the eyes.
Leave on 10-15 minutes or until it has hardened.
Wash off with a (dark colored) wash cloth soaked in hot water (really hot water helps to steam off the mask without having to rub the skin).
Pat skin dry and enjoy your smooth skin!

Ever made a mud mask at home? What did you use? Tell me below!

About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder ofWellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling booksThe Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

90 responses to “Deep Cleansing Mud Mask Recipe”

Cresence
July 7, 2019
How often is too often to use a bentonite clay mask? Also, if you have left over mask can you save it for later or is that not recommended? Thanks!
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Sarah
June 5, 2019
Hello! Love your “beauty” recipes! Any thoughts for substitutions for honey in the facial masks to make the recipes vegan-friendly? Thanks again for all the great info. 🙂
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mary
April 23, 2019
I tried a clay facial once because I heard about wonderful detoxifying results. First, I used water, but it lumped up on my face. Then I tried using vinegar, per the instructions, but it made my face turn red. What did I do wrong? I love raw honey; will this prevent it from lumping up on my face? What about the chamomile and calendula? I have a lot of powdered clay left, and would like to use it.
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Hoku
April 16, 2019
Are you able to keep the mask in the fridge and not use it right away?
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Dee
January 12, 2019
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I notice most recipes are for individual use amounts— will this not keep if made ahead?
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Pam
November 19, 2018
I have access to kaolin clay and would love to make my own mask but I’m a little nervous about any impurities in the clay. I have sensitive skin and suffer from exzema breakouts. Does it need to be treated in some way ie: bake it or maybe boil it to take out any lurking organisms? I may be way overthinking this but would hate the cure to be worse than the complaint!!
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Jeanette Christine Nunez
May 11, 2018
I just made a mud mask and was wondering if anyone else had used the ingredients I did.
Guava leaves, soaked
Amla Powder
Benonite clay
Lemon verbena flowers, ground
Rose water
Little lemon juice
Rosehip seed oil
Tamanu oil
It’s on my face right now. A little chunky but feels nice so far!
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Liz
May 8, 2018
Is the leftover clay mix saveable/reusable, if so how? And for how long?
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lisa phillips
May 8, 2018
Hey! Love your life girl.
Do you have a facebook group? This is the 2nd time I have referred to your site for excellent results (the other was hot to distill rose water – worked wonders).
Lisa
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1. Katie – Wellness Mama
  May 8, 2018
  Yes indeed! Just search for “Wellness Mama” on Facebook and you’ll find it 🙂
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Greta
April 17, 2018
Regarding the ‘Mud Mask Ingredients’
If I don’t want to use honey, what’s another alternative? maybe organic maple?
Thank you.
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1. Wellness Mama
  April 18, 2018
  You could try a replacement or just omit and have a thinner mask.
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Lily
April 14, 2018
Hello ,
I’ m having an issue of disolving clay properly , clumps are forming ,never happened before with other clays ,still this clay you suggested do magic even of used on its own ,still works amazing ,just feeling i m waisting a lot of product .Would appreciate any suggestions .
Thank you
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Alison
February 26, 2018
Ha! As I read this, I too have an Aztec clay mask on my face! I have had a terrible break out around my mouth and chin due to stress, hormones, and wearing a surgical mask for 6+ hours a day.
I love to use the Aztec Healing Clay with distilled water and a few drops of lavender essential oil; it’s very relaxing.
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shannon hy
November 6, 2017
you can buy bentonite clay at whole foods
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Saoirse
October 23, 2017
Hi, how often can / should this face mask be applied? 🙂
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1. Wellness Mama
  October 23, 2017
  I do once a week.
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Joann
September 21, 2017
Can I use fullers earth in place of betonite clay in this recipe. If not do you have some suggestion or recipes I can use it as I have a 16 oz bag of it? Thanks Joann. This is the face clay recipe with betonite clay recipe
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1. Katie – Wellness Mama
  September 21, 2017
  Yes you can.
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