DESCRIPTION: Clay powder is sold in health food and cosmetics stores for use on the body and in it, as an internal detoxification agent. Its absorbent properties remove impurities and draw out toxins and irritants that cause rashes and blemishes.

FRENCH GREEN: Found in France (duh), French green clay is your go-to for exfoliation and pore-tightening on top of oil-absorption. It can be called Illite Clay or Sea Clay, the green color comes from the amount of decomposed plant material and iron oxide and is a determining factor in the quality of the clay—it should never be gray or white, it should be very green. It’s so absorbent that not only does it drink up oils, it also pulls blood towards the surface of your skin, giving you a bit of a tingling sensation as it boosts circulation.

Direction to use:

• Wash your face with warm water
• Make the mask. Put about a tablespoon or two of clay in a bowl
• Apply the mask. Apply the paste with your fingertips, covering all of the skin except the skin around your eyes.
• Let sit. Allow the paste to dry.
• Rinse off with water