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Have I got the DIY activated charcoal clay mask for you… A few months ago I shared a recipe for an activated charcoal healing salve. I absolutely love this salve and have used it all summer to pull the venom/itch out of mosquito bites. Since then I’ve been working on other ways to use the incredibly detoxing activated charcoal.
Turns out, there are so many DIY skin care recipes we could use activated charcoal for but today we’ll start simple.
Let’s make a DIY activated charcoal clay mask that is going to literally act as a magnet to pull dirt and other impurities out of your skin. Sound good? I thought so!
This is a simple mask to make with few ingredients and the results are clearer smoother skin! Use it weekly for less breakouts and clearer pores.
This DIY mask is not meant to nourish or replenish your skin. Because of the nature of activated charcoal, it is fruitless to put anything in this mask for replenishment. The activated charcoal literally absorbs everything in it’s path-good and bad. That’s why, getting creative on this DIY won’t work.
In order to make this the most potent detox mask EVER, I’ve added kaolin clay to my mask. It helps make the consistency as it should be to spread evenly and it works with the activated charcoal to pull impurities out of the pores.
I add water to make the mask into a paste and that’s it! Don’t worry if you don’t have kaolin clay-Any skin care clays will work-Bentonite is also really great!
Activated Charcoal Skin Benefits:
Activated charcoal is a fine black powder that’s produced when common charcoal is exposed to high heat. This exposure creates tiny internal spaces or holes in the charcoal, making it highly absorbent and able to trap chemicals and toxins.
Activated charcoal has the ability to absorb bacteria and toxins in the body. This is also true when it is applied to the skin.
Don’t forget, activated charcoal comes in handy when you feel a stomach bug coming on!
Activated charcoal can absorb impurities out fo the pores making it helpful for people prone to clogged pores. It can even be used to extract venom from a bug bite!
More Activated Charcoal DIYs:
- Activated Charcoal 3 in 1 Balm
- Activated Charcoal Bar Soap
- Healing Activated Charcoal Salve
- Activated Charcoal Peel Off Mask
Clay Benefits & Options
Clays are an incredible skin care tool that can and should be used by every skin type. There are many types of clay you can choose from each being suited for a particular skin type.
Clays most important benefit is that it pulls dirt and oils out of the pores. It also is a gentle exfoliator and can even tighten pores.
DIY Activated Charcoal Mask:
- 1 tsp. Clay (find it HERE)
- 2 capsules Activated Charcoal (find it HERE)
- Water
Directions:
- Cleanse your skin and pat dry.
- Add clay and charcoal to a bowl.
- Slowly add enough water to make a paste. (about a teaspoon or 2)
- Smooth a thin layer over the skin.
- Leave on for 10 minutes.
- Cleanse your skin. Activated charcoal can be hard to totally remove.
- Follow up with a toner, hydrating mask and/or a moisturizer.
It’s difficult to tell you exactly how much water to add because it depends on the clay you choose as well as the brand.
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DIY Activated Charcoal Bentonite Clay Face Mask
Yield: 1 application
Need a major skin detox? If so, this mask is for you! Both bentonite clay and activated charcoal help to pull impurities out of the pores leaving your skin clean and clear!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. Clay
- 2 capsules Activated Charcoal
- Water
Instructions
- Cleanse your skin and pat dry.
- Add clay and charcoal to a bowl.
- Slowly add enough water to make a paste. (about a teaspoon or 2)
- Smooth a thin layer over the skin.
- Leave on for 10 minutes.
- Cleanse your skin. Activated charcoal can be hard to totally remove.
- Follow up with a toner, hydrating mask and/or a moisturizer.
Notes
It’s difficult to tell you exactly how much water to add because it depends on the clay you choose as well as the brand.
Clay pulls blood to the surface of the skin which improves circulation-something vital for radiant skin. Your skin might be red for about 20 minutes. This is a good thing so don’t be alarmed!
I suggest finding a way to replenish your skin after you use this mask. You can just apply a moisturizer or use another mask to replenish your pores.
I also don’t recommend you do this mask more then once a week. It will dehydrate your skin.
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After the Mask:
Clay pulls blood to the surface of the skin which improves circulation-something vital for radiant skin. Your skin might be red for about 20 minutes. This is a good thing so don’t be alarmed!
I suggest finding a way to replenish your skin after you use this mask. You can just apply a moisturizer or use another mask to replenish your pores.
I also don’t recommend you do this mask more then once a week. It will dehydrate your skin.
If your not a big DIYer, I can make THIS face oil for you! It is my all time favorite for replenishing skin and a good mask like THIS is great.
I also urge you to double up on the water. It will help replenish your skin cells and flush out any impurities that were left behind.
WARNING: Activated charcoal is messy but it won’t stain your clothes, towels or skin. I don’t suggest exfoliating before this mask though-You could have a tinge of gray on your skin but it can easily be removed with a couple of washes.
There you have it-a truly effective DIY activated charcoal mask for ridding pores of dirt and sebum that lead to the dreaded BLACKHEADS!
xx, Jenni
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