Spa-day at our home. Woot-woot. Though my hubby was a little hesitant for the past few years, I finally got him into weekly clay masks to brighten, refresh, and soften our skin.
So today I want to share with you one of my weekly natural skincare routines. Though the basic recipe stays the same - clay and water - other ingredients might vary.
ALOE VERA FACIAL CLAY MASK RECIPE
BASIC RECIPE:
Mix 2 parts liquid (ex. water, aloe vera gel, oils, etc.) to 1 part clay.
TODAYβS FACIAL MASK (for 2 people)
2-3 T green clay
1-2 T fresh aloe vera gel
6 drops tea tree essential oil
Water as needed
To obtain the aloe vera gel, cut the bigger leaves from your plants, and carefully cut open with and knife and scrape out the gel-like substance.
Mix all ingredients to a smooth, easy-to-spread paste. If the mixture is too dry, add some more liquid.if to liquid add more green clay.
Clean your face with water and [at dry. Apply the mask and keep it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then remove the mask with running water and/or with a washcloth.
MOISTURIZE
To finish and provide extra nourishment for your skin apply your favorite facial cream or moisturizer.
Mine is a homemade balm-like salve made by a friend. It mainly consists of coconut oil and turmeric.
This is my go-to daily face cream. Let me see if my friend cares to share the recipe. I canβt promise anything as it is a little side-business of her. So I am totally fine with her not sharing her secretsβ¦. As long as she keeps providing me with her golden skin wonder.
SKIN BENEFITS OF THE CLAY MASK AND TURMERIC SALVE
GREEN CLAY - can be used for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin to restore balance, energize the skin, and soak up the excess oils that clog the pores - this may lead to acne and imperfections. It doubles as a powerful deep cleanser to balance pH levels. Furthermore, green clay stimulates cell regeneration to leave you with a glowing complexion.
ALOE VERA - contains antioxidants, enzymes, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties and can help treat burns, acne, and dry skin. It helps to smooth and moisturize the skin. Though it doesnβt reverse the aging process of your skin it can help prevent you from getting deeper wrinkles and lines.
TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL - thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties tea tree is one of the go-to essential oils to treat and prevent acne. Furthermore, it is said to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. According to some, it may even help to prevent and reduce the appearance of acne scars, leaving you with smooth and clear skin.
TURMERIC - one of the most powerful spices known for brightening your skin. Thanks to its potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, turmeric works wonders on your skin. It can help reduce redness from blemishes and calm skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea. Furthermore, turmeric stimulates circulation, which can help reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Also, moisturizing turmeric-based cream or salve can improve the appearance of fine lines and brown spots caused by overexposure to the sun.
COCONUT OIL - another skincare wonder. Coconut oil hydrates the skin for 24 hours while improving skin elasticity and collagen production. Coconut oil has antioxidants - such as vitamin E and vitamin A - which help to slow down the aging process and prevent damage from free radicals and the sun.
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haha... you're amazing Amy. I make & sell Thai herbal facemasks for a living. Do you know HOW HARD it is to get someone to photograph themselves doing a mask? ππ€£ I'm seriously impressed!! #noegohere π€£ The green clay is great, hey? I use a mix of white mekong delta clay and bentonite, which is the bomb. If you're up for me sending you some free samples and doing me some pics, I'd LOVE IT. I'm also looking for a young Asian male to do the same. haha... The entrepreneurial struggle is real.
Hugs to you on an awesome, naturalmedicine #mindfulmonday.
Haha. Really? It was a no-brainer for me! Let me see if I can convince an Asian male too. My hubby wasn't up for a pic either but he is Western anyway. I love clay masks. Would love to be able to get a good source of different clays. Cambodia is not the best country to find ingredients food and beauty-wise. But the one I found does the trick. Are you in Bangkok btw? Once we can fly again I need to be there for a few days. A big hug and much love coming your way.
PEPPER!!!! LOL. Kampot is on our "wanna visit" list. What do you do in Kampot?
I run a mobile tuktuk bakery with a friend from Belgium. Apart from that, I have some freelance work online too. I can send you some pepper if you want. Kampot has lost most of its charm. Very different place than in 2014 when we arrived in Cambodia.
Oh and forgot to mention, I would gladly help you out with some pics. I honestly don't care. I think it makes funny pics... just for the sake of it I tried a commercial cat mask a while back. Couldn't resist. It had a cat on the packaging. It was shit but it was super funny.
Oh my. LOL.... that's scary. But funny. Are you in PP?
I live in Kep and have a business in Kampot.
#POSH
I'm in Chiang Mai, in the north. Have AC guestroom with Q size bed in our old Thai teak house, handy to pubic transport and 20 mins out of central Chiang Mai. In Mae Rim. Welcome to come and stay for a few days.... :) We could make face mask videos!!!! LOL.
That would be a lot of fun. I hope we will be able to fly again soon.... I actually just remembered that I have a Vietnamese friend/designer who not so long ago posted a pic of him with a face mask too.
When they say wear a mask if you mask go out, they don't mean this kind of mask. π
I sell herbal clay masks and have been soooo disappointed - had LOADS of "I wanna buy a lot of facemasks" messages π€£ FAIL. They wanted the ones that stop people seeing your smile. π
You should but some face mask. Then you can sell your clay mask and give fre face mask.π
Ohh no... confusing times indeed.
Haha... indeed. I have to wear both these days.
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Thanks, fo the support!
I love green clay masks, I usually mix with apple cider vinegar, but I'll have to give this aloe mix a try. Thanks for the recommendation!!
Have fun! It is such a good facial routine right. I will definitely try to add some acv too. Never tried it before. Thanks fo the tip!
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Hi Srey Pov. I hope you are doing well. Hope to see you all soon on the other side of the world! Big hug to Justin and the kids xxx
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