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There are many types of masks, but principally their actions fall into three categories:
- They extract dirt from deep in the skin, preventing or eliminating blackheads and acne.
- They nourish by providing vitamins and minerals and rejuvenate by refining pores, healing scarring, evening out the color tone, soothing and moisturizing the skin.
- They can also stimulate the deepest layer of the skin to make healthy new growth.
Clay is the best base for a mask as it acts like a magnet for dirt and toxins that accumulate deep in the skin. Clay is also a rich source of minerals (vital to healthy skin), such as iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, calcium, and silica. Powdered white or green clay is available in most health food and herb shops.
To make a mask most effective for you, select herbs and essential oils in accordance with your skin condition (viz. selection for steams). Only a few drops of essential oil are needed to create a pleasant fragrance. A mask should be worn for 10 to 20 minutes. Use this time to do a quick hand and foot massage.
For NORMAL and DRY skin, creates mask with 6 parts clay, 2 parts aloe vera juice, egg white, or spring water, and 1 part honey.
For OILY skin, make a mask with 5 marts clay, 1 part honey, 1 part aloe vera juice, and 1 part fennel tea or lemon juice.
For MATURE skin, use 6 parts clay, 3 parts honey, 2 parts spring water or aloe vera juice, plus a little rosa mosquita, Vitamin E and A, evening primrose, or borage oil,
For BLEMISHED skin, try 6 parts clay, 1 part yoghurt, and 2 parts jojoba oil.
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