My all time favorite part of my skincare routine is definitely face masks! I love them all, mud, Clay, peel off, etc. One mask that I've heard remarkable things about has been the Glamglow Brightmud Fask Mask, but because of how expensive it is, I've never had the pleasure of trying it out for myself. I did however see a few recipes on how to make a DIY dupe and tried it for myself and I'm in love! I'm only calling it a dupe because that's what others say, since I wouldn't know but here is the recipe, try it out and let me know for yourselves!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup Green Clay (This can be any green clay but I prefer to use the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay)
- 4-6 Activated Charcoal Capsules (Beware the more capsules you use the harder it's going to be to wash off)
- 1 Drop Peppermint Essential Oil (Optional)
- 1 Drop Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Optional)
- 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- Chamomile Tea (Brew about 1/2 cup of tea)
- Container to store leftovers
Directions:
- Put the 1/4 cup green clay in your container.
- Pull apart each charcoal capsule and empty contents into container. Like I said before the quantity is up to you but the first time I made it, I used 6 capsules and after every mask I had a funny mustache and unibrow made of charcoal! So now I've settled at only 4 capsules a batch. Charcoal is great in numerous ways, it draws out poisons, bacteria, chemicals and dirt to help achieve a flawless complexion.
- Next, add a drop of each essential oil, remember this is optional. Peppermint and eucalyptus both have great healing properties, they have calming effects on inflammatory skin and help rid acne not to mention a awesome cooling effect on your skin.
- Add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel to the mix. Aloe Vera is well known for anti aging properties and helps reduce wrinkles.
- Drop in the tablespoon of coconut oil. Coconut oil has amazing benefits, including acne treatment, anti aging, and skin tightening.
- Lastly add in the chamomile tea, little by little. Depending on your personal preference, add as much tea as you want. If you like a thick mud mask don't add as much and vice versa. I recommend add a little mix it up and add a little more if needed.
- Mix all ingredients up and put in a container that has a top so you can seal it up between uses.
