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CLAY SLIP MASK RECIPES

A compendium of simple DIY recipes to integrate
with our clay pots to maximize you weekly mask routine.



Difficulty Level: EASY

Feel the results of adding just some extra ingredients to your clay routine. You'll be surprised what fresh ingredients can do!


Hydrating Mask

Yogurt helps to cleanse your skin and tighten the pores. But not all yogurt serve the same purpose.Depending on how it's cultivated, yogurt have different properties for your skin.


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Rose Clay Pairing)Lemon SliceSheep's Milk Yogurt/ Plain Traditional Milk Yogurt (non-vegan)

DIRECTIONS:

Mix 1/2 tsp of clay with 5-8 drops of LemonBlend to a paste with your choice of yogurtPlain Sheep's Milk Yogurt: B Vitamins extra hydration boost (higher fat content), RiboflavinPlain Tradtional Milk Yogurt: Brightening (lactic acid)Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-15 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Anti-inflammatory Mask

"Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and aids in the removal of dead skin cells and lemons are packed with alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHA’s) that stimulate new cell growth and gently exfoliate to reveal fresh skin.."

– Liz Cardwell, founder of The Granola Goat in San Antonio.


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)Raw Honey (non-vegan)TurmericBlack Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Heat Raw Honey to liquify.Add 1/2 tsp of clay with honey, mix well.Blend to a paste withTurmeric:1/4 tsp powder or minced (too much will stain, use modestly)Black Pepper: A pinch to activate turmeric's properties.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-15 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Mature, Dry Skin Mask

"Raw honey can hydrate the skin, leaving it soft, radiant, and glowing. The sugars in honey act as natural humectants and emollients that increase the water content and reduce dryness in the skin even after they have been washed off."

– Ildi Pekar, celebrity esthetician and owner of Ildi Pekar Skin Care


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Rose Clay Pairing)AvocadoRaw Honey (non-vegan)Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Peel and mash 1/2 an avocado into a creamy paste.Add 1/2 tsp of clay and mix well with avocado paste.Blend further with 1 tbsp of honeyPaint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-15 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Nature's Botox Mask

Anti-inflammatory MaskMature, Dry Skin MaskNature's Botox Mask

"When making DIY skin care products, it’s important to use only organic ingredients. The last thing you want to put on your skin is a mask whose ingredients have been grown with pesticides, antibiotics, and fertilizers."

– Deborah Chase, The New Medically Based No-Nonsense Beauty Book


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)Banana

DIRECTIONS:

Peel and mash a medium-sized bana into a smooth paste.Add 1 tsp of clay and mix well with banana paste.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-20 minWash off with cold water and pat dry.



Difficulty Level: MEDIUM

Have we convinced you? Take your routine a step up and try these on your R & R days.


Acne-who? Mask

"The anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider vinegar soothe skin and the acetic acid softens skin. It contains alpha hydroxy acids that chemically exfoliate to remove dead skin buildup and reveal healthy new skin cells."

– Dendy Engelman, M.D., director of dermatologic surgery at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)Whole Wheat FlourApple Cider VinegarSweet Almond Oil

DIRECTIONS:

Mix 1/2-1 tsp of clay with 1/2 tsp of flour.Blend to a paste with 1 tsp vinegar and 1/4 tsp choice of oil (Sweet Almond oil is non-comedogenic)Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-15 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Anti-inflammatory Mask

"Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and aids in the removal of dead skin cells and lemons are packed with alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHA’s) that stimulate new cell growth and gently exfoliate to reveal fresh skin.."

– Liz Cardwell, founder of The Granola Goat in San Antonio.


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)Raw Honey (non-vegan)TurmericBlack Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Heat Raw Honey to liquify.Add 1/2 tsp of clay with honey, mix well.Blend to a paste withTurmeric:1/4 tsp powder or minced (too much will stain, use modestly)Black Pepper: A pinch to activate turmeric's properties.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-15 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Brightening Mask

"Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that offer skin brightening and anti-aging benefits.”

–Trevor Cates, licensed naturopathic physician, author of Clean Skin from Within


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Rose Clay Pairing)Strawberries (if you're allergic to strawberries, use Watermelon instead)Plain YogurtRaw Honey (non-vegan)

DIRECTIONS:

Mash 3 large strawberries or 1/2 cup cubed watermelon into a fine pasteAdd 1/2 tsp of clay and mix well.Blend to a paste with 1 tsp of plain yogurt and 1 tsp of raw honey.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10-20 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Anti-Aging Mask

"The DIY apricot face mask is full of vitamin A, which is important for healthy skin. In fact, one of the most popular skin care treatments of all time—retinoids and retinols—are vitamin A derivatives."

– Anthony Youn, MD, The Age Fix

 


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)Apricots (if you're allergic to strawberries, use Watermelon instead)Warm WaterRaw Honey (non-vegan)

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 tsp of clay with 1/3 cup of water and mix well. Set aside.Mash 1/2 cup of Apricots and mix well with 1/2 tbsp of raw honey.Blend clay paste with apricot/honey paste till it has a smooth consistencyPaint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 20 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Evening Brightening Mask

"Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and papain (an enzyme in papaya) help exfoliate dead skin cells."

– Trevor Cates, licensed naturopathic physician, author of Clean Skin from Within


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)PapayaPlain Yogurt (non-vegan)Oatmeal

DIRECTIONS:

Scoop 1 tbsp of Papaya to blend with 1 tsp of oatmeal. Set aside.Mix 1 tsp of clay with 1 tbsp of Yogurt.Blend clay paste with papaya/oatmeal paste till it has a smooth consistencyPaint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush.Let sit for 20 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.



Difficulty Level: INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE

We're glad you're convinced! Try some of our favorite recipes that will gift you results for the time you put in.


Multi-tasking

Lemons are also rich in vitamin C and citric acid, so they can help brighten and lighten your skin. Himalayan salt is both exfoliating and detoxifying and cayenne pepper stimulates blood flow which helps nutrients get to skin cells allowing for healthy, flawless skin."

– Tara Mackey, healthy living expert and founder of The Organic Life blog


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)Activated CharcoalHimalayan Sea SaltCayenne PepperLemon

DIRECTIONS:

Mix 1/2 of clay with 1 tsp of charcoal, a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper.Blend to a paste with 8 drops of Lemon, and add some water to make a spreadable paste.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 10 minWash off with cool water and pat dry.

Restorative Mask

Since the enzymes in pumpkin and papaya will already be working hard to break down skin’s top layer of dead cells, massaging this mask into the skin is not necessary. If you’d like a deeper exfoliating effect, gently and slowly massage mask into skin for 30 seconds before allowing to set.

– Puristry, an organic skincare products company that shared this recipe


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)Fresh Coffee GroundsPumpkinPapayaJojoba oil

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 tsp of clay with 2 tsp of coffee grounds, mix well and set asideBlend to a paste the following amounts:2 tbsp of Pumpkin1/2 cup of Papaya1 tsp of Jojoba OilIntegrate this paste evenly with your clay/coffee mix.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushLet sit for 15 minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.

Pore Minimizing Mask

"EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) found in green tea inhibits an enzyme found in sebaceous glands and reduces sebum secretion, which is associated with enlarged pores."

– Rebecca Lee, RN, and founder of RemediesForMe.com


YOU'LL NEED:

1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)Green Tea Powder (recommended: Matcha)LemonRaw Honey (non-vegan)Raw Sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 tsp of clay with 1 tbsp of green tea powder and mix well.Blend to a paste with 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp of sugar.Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brushMassage 1-2 min in slow, circular movementsLet sit for 15minWash off with tepid water and pat dry.