Family
reunion vacations are always stressful. That’s why I snuck away back to
my room to unwind a bit. I couldn’t think of a better way to unwind
then applying a clay mask, reading some magazines and drinking my
favorite beverage [Shirley Temples!]. I came across this mask when
buying some beauty products for my trip. I tend to buy new things so I
have something to look forward to incase my vacation becomes everything
but a vacation. I like this mask was powder form [it only had one
ingredient - french green clay] that you can mix it with water [or if
you have a certain skin type - for example - if you have dry skin you
can use a tablespoon of olive or avocado oil or if you have oily skin
add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice -- they include a bunch of suggestions].
You can also make it as watery or thick as you liked but they recommend
using 1 oz of spring water [or chamomile tea or aloe vera juice]. The
French Green Clay is known for absorbing dirt, oil and bacteria while
cleansing your pores. I was very lazy to try the other substitutes, so I
just used the water [ a bit more than 1 oz -- who has time to
measure?!] and worked the mixture for about 4 minutes to make a nice
creamy mask. I made it a bit too watery because I was too lazy to
measure and it was a bit sloppy to apply. I would recommend using a
brush instead of a spatula to ensure an even application. I did realize
there was more than enough to use the mask on face, so I used some on my
neck and decolletage. After the 20 minutes I removed the mask, I did
notice my face feeling tighter while I was waiting to wash it off. My
face was smooth, soft and radiant. I also like how this “cheap” [around
$1 an ounce] left my skin feeling so great and amazing. I can’t wait to
go home and buy the full size when I get home. Especially, since
everyone thought I used got a facial and mask done at the hotel’s spa. I
don’t blame them, it is hard to believe to get such amazing results
with my dilapidated skills. Just a side note to ensure you get nice
results, stay away from the hairline and follow up with a moisturizer or
facial oil to enhance your glow.
