White clay (like the clay in Mario Badescu’s Super Collagen Mask) works well with all skin types—especially mature skin. “White clay draws out excess oils and dirt,” she says. “It’s a gentle exfoliant that refines the surface of the skin and works to reduce pore size.” To note: Kaolin clay is a type of white clay. Editor Tip: Like the brand's popular powder-to-foam Rice Enzyme Powder, this cream-textured cleanser has a cushiony feel on skin that makes it feel softer and plumper post-wash, thanks to its humectant-spiked formulation. Water (Aqua/Eau), Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Peg-32, Peg-6, Myristic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Ppg-15-Buteth-20, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Kaolin, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Bht, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Succinoglycan, Calcite, Illite, Silica, Montmorillonite, Disodium Edta, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891). And while it’s extremely common to see masks formulated with clay, the effective ingredient isn’t nearly as popular in other skin care products. However, facial cleansers formulated with clay have become more popular in recent years 一 and for good reason. So ahead, we’re sharing why you should consider adding one into your skin care routine this spring. Gentle, daily exfoliation also removes the top layer of dead skin cells making skin brighter and also helping other beauty products like serums and moisturizers work much more effectively.

I've been using this daily for several years now and love it. I have acne prone skin that can be quite dry at times but this makes my skin feel great. Kaolin and bentonite clays absorb excess oil and reduce impurities,” explains Dr. Graf, which is why we love this mask from Origins that contains both. To simultaneously exfoliate, smooth, and decongest, you won’t regret giving this one a try. This pretty pink mask is formulated with clay (obviously), exfoliating jojoba beads, and soothing willowherb. The gritty little beads gently exfoliate the surface of the skin, while the willowherb and two types of clay work to restore and clarify. Our tester, who regularly uses a mask in her skincare routine, was surprised by how refreshing this mask felt, calling it a “deep cleanse.” After use, her skin felt clean and smooth. It’s also worth noting that the mask comes in a hygienic squeeze tube that deposits the mask into your hands, preventing contamination from grubby fingers. Editor Tip: The real star? Vintner's Daughter's proprietary Phyto Radiance Infusion has been reimagined with both aqueous and oil layers to bring you a two-in-one cleanse that truly does it all.For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Hi Kelly, I have always relied on store products, but this recipe has sparked my interest. I will definitely be trying it out as I am in deep need of a facial cleanser.

We’ve established that clay is helpful in detoxifying the skin, but if you’re wondering what that actually means, allow us to explain. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), clay was used for absorption in healing practices of ancient cultures. It works to attract molecules and particles from a surface, hence why it’s now used in skin care to draw out impurities like oil and dirt. Why It's Worth It: To combat a duller-than-usual complexion, sud up with Tonymoly's I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser to sweep away pore-clogging dead skin cells that are concealing your natural glow. It won a Best of Beauty Award in 2021 for the way it gently exfoliates dull skin, in case you need more convincing. Why It's Worth It: All hail a drugstore find! Dr. Love also recommends Neutrogena's Skin Balancing Purifying Gel Cleanser, which clears pores without leaving skin feeling raw. "This is a great cleanser for those with sensitive skin who want to try an exfoliating cleanser," she notes. " Polyhydroxy acids [PHAs] are less irritating than salicylic or glycolic acid but still provide some gentle exfoliation." According to Melanie Grant, a facialist and celebrity esthetician, clay masks can do a lot for the skin. “Clay masks thoroughly cleanse pores by lifting impurities to the surface and drying out any existing blemishes,” she explains. “If dull, congested, oily skin is normal for you, I recommend adding a clay mask to your routine.”Double cleansing has become a skincare buzzword in recent years and rightly so - our favourite beauty expert Caroline Hirons swears by it, after all. With dirt, oil and sweat piling on top of makeup throughout the day (not to mention the pore-clogging, yet essential SPF applied as part of your morning routine), double cleansing really is a no brainer. Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, fruit acids | Who It's For: Dullness, dehydration, sensitive and acne-prone skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes When used as a 3-step regimen with PORELESS Essence and Moisturizer, compared to using products individually.