Turns out I've been using clay masks the wrong way for all these years—and doing more harm than good to my skin. So what changed? Yesterday I met with Sharon McGlinchey, a facialist and the creator of MV Organic Skincare, a line of organic skin-care products developed for people with high skin sensitivities Emma Watson and Maggie Gylenhall are both fans.
As McGlinchey applied her MV Signature Mineral Mask, made with sun-dried clay, she doled out this little bit of advice: "You should never let a clay mask dry fully. Then you have the start of the dry phase, which exercises your capillaries and stimulates blood flow as the mask cools and contracts. The mud is suggested to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Moor mud is a plant-derived mud that contains virtually no clay.
The mud has mild astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that are suitable for sensitive skin types. One study suggests silica mud is known to have high concentration of bioactive molecules that can help improve skin barrier function and prevent skin aging. Clay is a specific mineral substance containing crystals of silica and alumina. Clay, by nature, is more drying than mud can be, as mud typically has a higher concentration of water.
Skin on the more sensitive side? The Ahava Purifying Mud Mask is ideal for combination skin types that could use exfoliation, thanks to the Dead Sea mud, and hydration, which comes from jojoba oil.
Plus, it can be used on the face or body. Combined with tea tree oil for even more purification, the SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Mud Mask is a great option for oily and acne-prone skin types.
Combined with aloe vera, calendula oil, vitamin E, and jojoba oil, the mud can be safely used on the arms and legs as well as the face. Uniquely packed in a two-step process, the Skyn Iceland Fresh Start Mask contains blue clay and Icelandic mud to help brighten dull and dry skin as well as minimize the appearance of fine lines. Next, use clean fingers or a mask brush to apply the mud mask to your face. Focus on the areas that are most in need of purification. Wear the facial mask for the time recommended on the label or packaging.
This is usually no more than 15 minutes. Unlike some masks that are generally OK for everyday use, mud masks should only be used up to three times a week. Their detoxifying-like properties can be too drying for everyday use. If your skin feels overly exfoliated or dry, decrease your use to once a week or once every couple of weeks. The minerals in the mud will exfoliate dead skin cells, dirt, oil, and other impurities, making skin appear cleaner, brighter, and less porous.
More research needs to be conducted about the effectiveness of long-term use. Your run-of-the-mill, spa-worthy mud mask could help give your skin an instant exfoliation and deep cleanse. Look for mud masks containing quality muds, such as Dead Sea mud, moor mud, or Icelandic silica mud.
If you have an adverse reaction to a mud mask, discontinue use immediately and talk to your provider. Our skin faces a barrage of dirt, oil and other debris every day. These invaders can seep into pores, clogging them and possibly causing pimples and several other unsightly skin problems. If you wear makeup every day, even if you wash it off thoroughly, some can still go into your pores. Then, when you rinse off the mask you rinse away all of these impurities that can lead to acne and other skin problems.
In fact, regular use of a mask can help prevent acne, At Beauty Universe, we carry everything you need to keep your skin looking glowing and vibrant. Check out our entire inventory today, and create a skin care regimen tailored to your skin care needs.
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