Science-Backed Benefits of Clay Masks

Anti-Bacterial: Heal Eczema, Dermatitis & Psoriasis

Hydrated clay binds with not just toxins but also harmful bacteria and pathogens. When hydrated clay is applied to the skin and left to dry, as in the case of a clay mask, it binds to bacteria on the surface of the skin and deep in the pores. It brings the dried up bacteria to the surface of the skin to then be washed away. This act reduces the overpopulation of pathogenic bacteria to friendly microflora, which is responsible for bacterial skin problems, acne, and even poison ivy. In other words, clay masks work as a natural antibiotic that can heal skin infections and even remedy issues like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It is even more effective than most antibiotics, as it will not entirely wipe out the colonies of friendly bacteria that promote healthy skin immunity.

Detoxifies & Purifies the Skin

Any form of an environmental pollutant, nanoparticles, cacogenic, heavy metal, chemical, and essentially any unnatural impurity you could think of – and there are thousands of them in the modern world – can be eliminated from the body with the use of clay. As environmental pollutants come into contact with the skin, they can store in the pores and lead to inflammation and allergic responses. The use of a clay mask will leave your skin feeling renewed, incredibly clean, oxygenated and less inflamed.

Oxygenates the Cells

Clay not only pulls toxins out of the skin’s pores but also hydrogen from the skin cells, which allows more room for oxygen to benefit the skin tissue and rejuvenate them. This moves improved circulation and overall healthier skin.

Unclogs and Shrinks Skin Pores

Minimizing the appearance of pores is often a goal for many people seeking beautiful looking skin. However, having smaller pores is not just a goal of vanity, smaller pores are typically the result of healthier skin, considering that the pores become enlarged when they are clogged with excess sebum, bacteria, and dirt. Clay masks are remarkable at pulling sebum, dirt and possible bacteria from the skin pores. After application of a clay mask, you will feel your face tighten as the clay dries. As the clay dries it “soaks” up the skins natural oils and anything clogging the pores and draws it to the surface. Once you wash the mask off, you will feel a deep sense of cleanliness. Over the course of time, with continual use, you will inevitably notice your pores becoming cleaning and smaller. If you are adhering to a healthy, whole foods diet and low-toxicity lifestyle, the results will be even more noticeable, as the production of sebum will be more balanced and the less inflammation.

Regulates Sebum Production

Our skin naturally produces oil to protect and moisturize it – its known as sebum. When our immune systems are over-activated, be it from an infection, autoimmunity, stress or toxic overload, the skin can overproduce sebum. The result can be acne, blackheads, whiteheads, too oily skin or other skin blemishes. While treating the root cause of sebum imbalances is an internal job accomplished via diet and lifestyle, clay masks are an incredible remedy for oily and acne-prone skin. A can “soak” up excess sebum and clean out any clogged pores from the resulting excess oil. Be sure to use an organic, plant-based moisturizer with healthy fats to restore some oil to the skin’s surface, that way it does not overproduce after the mask.

Softer, Smoother & Glowing Skin

So far, the attributes of clay already mentioned will target most of the root causes of skin problems and help the skin achieve greater health. In addition to countering skin problems for better skin appearance, clay is also loaded with a very important beautifying nutrient known as silica. This trace mineral is one of the most abundant minerals in the body; however, most people do not get enough in their diet today. It is responsible for manufacturing connective tissue such as the muscle, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, collagen, skin and bone. When silica is abundant in the body, it supports healthy, strong connective tissues and it also happens to make your skin very soft and smooth. In nature, quartz and sand are comprised of oxygen and silicon. These are elements used to produce glass and are responsible for giving us strong shiny teeth. In a similar fashion, they are responsible for giving our skin a smooth, pearl-like complexion. By using clay masks, you can get more silica into your body and onto your skin. So not only will it remove dead skin cells, bacteria and debris, it will give your skin important nutrients it needs to glow.

Rejuvenates & Regenerates the Skin 

Clay masks can be used to rebuild damaged skin fibers as well as promote youthful skin and preventing or eliminating wrinkles. The use of clay masks also helps to promote youthful skin naturally and reduces wrinkles and fine lines by promoting the number of collagen fibers by enhancing collagen synthesis.

Improves Skin Tone 

It is common for one to experience imbalances in their skin tone. This is a result of pore melanin production and liver toxicity, amongst other things. And while it may not be completely possible to achieve the same flawless skin you had as a 3-year-old, it is possible to achieve very healthy, beautiful skin with the right tools. One of the secrets to healthy glowing skin is to keep both internal and external toxins to a minimum. As we have learned, the use of clay masks can help you achieve this. Not just that, clay masks help your skin look younger and improve both texture and tone by reducing inflammation, removing dead skin cells, and providing it with rich amounts of silica.

It’s Completely Natural

One of the major problems with today’s skin care products is that they are highly toxic. Most skin care products today contain very harsh ingredients. These ingredients like BPA, synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates and other unnatural, toxic substances are linked to everything from chronic disease to skin irritation. Clay masks are a completely natural way to detoxify, cleanse, purify, exfoliate and beautify your skin without any negative side effects.