This bentonite clay mask is mixed with Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and washed off after it dries (15-20 mins). It's the absolute best mask I've ever done, hands down. My breakouts are still there, and probably will continue to be as they're hormonal breakouts and possibly diet-related as all inflammation in the body tends to be but for now, this is my savior. Sure I could just go on birth control to solve the problem until I've created five other problems I'm not in the mood to deal with but I just rather not. I'm just gonna stick to this clay because it's the only thing that truly helps.
I get almost everything from Amazon. Their description says: "Aztec secret Indian healing clay clays have been used for centuries to beautify and refresh when used as a facial mask. Cleopatra used clay from the Nile River and the Arabian Desert over 1800 years ago, as part of her beauty ritual. German and roman spas have been using clay packs and treatments in the spas they built 4,000 years ago. Many of these spas still exist and use clay even today. Pliney the elder devoted an entire chapter of his natural history" to the many uses of clay for pimples, black heads and skin tightening. Many famous naturopaths, such as kuhn, just and kneipp have contributed to the revival of the uses of clay through their natural treatments for arthritus and skin ailments. Aztec Indian healing clay a brief history - the world’s most powerful facial the use of clay with apple cider vinegar can be dated back to the southern French priest of the16th century, kneipp, and his natural treatments using clay packs and poultices. Throughout history the use of clay, specifically green clay or bentonite, is well documented. To learn more about clay, look for "our earth our cure" by Raymond Dexteit, translated by Michel Abehsera in your local health food store or book store. Aztec secret Indian healing clay is bentonite clay from Death Valley, California, where it is sun- dried for up to six months in temperatures that sometimes reach 134 degrees. Facials, acne, body wraps, clay baths, foot soaks, chilled clay for knee packs and insect bites. Enjoy the benefits of clay in your own home. Beautify and refresh."
- Helps with reducing redness and size of pimples.
- Helps them dry out.
- Heals skin and great for mosquito/ant/bug bites. I've put it on my kids, it takes the itch right out for the most part.
- You can literally feel the difference, pulsing and tightening.
- Deep pore cleaning and pore tightening.
- It's made with 100% natural calcium bentonite clay
- Does not contain: Additives, fragrances, animal products
- Inexpensive $6-$10
- Easy to mix with ACV. (Use wooden or plastic bowl/utensils only)
- It got 4.5 stars out of 6,000 reviewers.
- Some people have used bentonite clay internally, ingested with water to reverse arthritis and many other autoimmune diseases, but I haven't gone that far and advise that you seek out a certified naturopath before doing so. I would need to do further research before trying it myself.