Green Clay Mask Powder 8 Ounces

I have had black heads since I was 15, around 11-12 years, and I am completely sick of them. We're not talking 5 or 6, we're talking way too many to count; on my nose, on the bridge of my nose, and down onto my eye socket area. I used Biore strips for years with pathetic success (Though I have to admit that it is rather satisfying when they do work. LoL.)So, I decided very recently that I am sick of having this little bastards and I search for an all natural way to get rid of them. I come across many items, but two stuck out; French green clay, and Witch Hazel. I buy the Witch Hazel and then the next day I receive my Green Clay. I was expecting miracles after the first use. And while I thought I might have noticed a bit of a difference, I figured it was just placebo/me overly excited about using a new product.So I continue to use it for the next couple days, and the next day I decide to mix in some Turmeric because I read that this was supposed to be great for your skin. I let the mask sit on a little longer than I was supposed to, at about 35 minutes, but when I washed it off, I was amazed to see that the mask had actually pulled a lot of the blackheads to the surface. It had even pulled some of them COMPLETELY OUT. I got rid of a bunch with extreme ease, and then used the Witch Hazel followed by a green tea moisturizer. Then the next day I use it, same thing. Repeat one more time.At this point it has only been 4 days since I started using this, and it is incredible what it is doing/has already done. Its amazing what taking care of your skin can do for you! HIGHLY recommended. Also, as a quick mask in case you're interested. One measure of Green Clay, Witch Hazel to replace the water (Or half and half) and a little Turmeric, mix together, and you have a wicked combination for a mask. Works miracles.1.12.2012 UPDATE: So, while this mask still works incredibly well in regards to removing the dreaded blackheads, it seemed to have caused a serious breakout in acne. Now, this could be environmental as I do have a serious mold problem currently where I live, but it started a couple weeks after using the mask. I discontinued using all new facial products and my face seems to have cleared up, for the most part. I still plan on using this along with a little white willow to aid in inflammation and bacteria about once a week to once every couple weeks to avoid breakouts. Still, I would recommend this product to anyone, it is still incredible.

I had never really heard of green clay before I started doing some research on ways to help my hormonal acne. I have PCOS, and my acne is terrible. I had tried every product on the market before I finally started switching over to more natural products - honey, yogurt, milk, cinnamon masks, etc. My online research led me to green clay, the most beneficial mask for acne. I waited on writing a thoughtful review for my acne, because I had made many changes besides the green clay. The green clay is wonderful for drawing out imperfections from your pores. It may make acne worse in the beginning, however, due to the fact that it is cleaning the gunk out of your pores. Normal skinned people should probably not use this more than once a week, however, with proper follow-up moisture and oil, acne sufferers can use this up to once daily. Is my acne completely gone? No, but there are not really any products, prescription or otherwise, that can completely defeat the effects of PCOS. This clay, however, has made my skin very soft and my acne less red and angry looking. It can be mixed with honey, ACV, or sulfur masks to double it's power. I also find mixing it with honey keeps it from getting itchy too quickly - it WILL tighten on your face.BUT, the real value that prompted me to write this review came when I bit my cheek very hard. Despite the best efforts of my childhood orthodontist, a very sharp bottom tooth seems to catch my cheek in the same spot on occasion. I have had oral surgery to remove the saliva gland in one area after I bit it so hard that I ruptured the gland beneath the skin. These kinds of bites are usually not minor and take awhile to heal. The past few days, I have been doing all of the expected things - sea salt water rinses, baking soda rinses, peroxide/mouthwash, tea tree oil/lavender oil applied directly to the spot with a cotton swab, etc. Still the pain was UNBEARABLE. I couldn't talk and even icing my mouth at night was becoming bothersome. Today, while in the bathroom doing the salt water swishing, I saw my jar of green clay on the counter. I knew from post-purchase reading that some people ingest clay to alkalize their body and to 'detox.' I decided to google around - could green clay help a mouth ulcer/sore? The answer is a resounding YES! I took the smallest dab ever and put it on the oral wound - instantaneous pain relief. I'm still trying not to talk too much, but I can't believe how much it has helped. I read online you can also make a swishture of green clay and warm water and just keep it in your mouth for 10 minutes or so if you have these kinds of problems.I recommend this for help with any kinds of health issues, as long as you read the literature and do your homework.

I have been able to teach my teenagers to NOT pick at their skin by introducing them to this, my longtime favorite. It sucks out the debris in pores, and is highly effective. This is a great mask for pimples and blackheads alike. It is also very firming. I use warm (not hot!!) water when mixing it so that my pores open a bit from the heat. It feels very nice, and will last a long time. Great as a spot treatment or full mask. As a spot treatment you can do it over and over again, until the junk is gone. I highly suggest using cetaphil moisturizer afterwards, it will dry you out if you don't rehydrate. Also soothing on bug bites. Pulls out bug venom.

I have been using this product now for a little over a month and WOOOOOOOOW! What an AMAZING facial! You can literally feel it sucking out the nasty-ness in your pores... I do it once a week (mud-mask-monday) and it takes my skin from dull and broken out to fresh, even toned and smooth! My breakouts literally dwindle after I use this stuff, and I SWEAR works over night for my pimples! You HAVE to try this stuff, and it costs waaay less then a green clay mask you would pay for at a spa!FUN TIP - If my skin is dry, I use a couple of drops of olive oil. If my skin is SUPER broken out, I use a couple drops of green tea.AND DONT LEAVE IT ON LONGER THEN 20 MINS!!! (I went 30 mins one day and it wasn't fun scraping this stuff off of my face!)

The best I've used for facials. Skin feels soft and supple afterwards and the affects lasts for a week or two.

Using this makes my skin a little red, but I like how soft it makes my skin. I feel very clean after using it. I just make sure to use it at night and when I wake up in the morning the redness is gone. I like that it doesn’t have a bunch of unnecessary ingredients