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.

FULLER'S EARTH: This is another powerful absorber of oil and impurities—so much so that fuller’s earth clay is also used in cat litter and automotive products to absorb oil spills on pavement. So you can tell… this means business. You can use it to spot-dry-clean fabrics too, in case you get any oily salad dressing on your silk blouse. There are SO many uses. For your face, however, this is a great oil-absorber on top of working well for addressing hyperpigmention, as it has mild bleaching properties. When combined with some rose water and used as a mask, it helps boost circulation. This is recommended for people with oily skin since it can be quite drying—but it wouldn’t hurt for normal skin if used no more than once a week.

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