This multipurpose powder—made from volcanic ash that's been aged in prehistoric sea beds—has been blowing up, with wellness gurus and bloggers using it as an ingredient in everything from beautifying hair and face masks to detoxifying tonics that supposedly rid the body of heavy metals and microbes. It's rich in minerals, including silica, magnesium, calcium, sodium, copper, iron, and potassium, and may promote astringent (purifying) properties for problematic skin. Montmorillonite (also known as Bentonite) clay can help remove impurities from the skin’s surface by expanding facial pores and extracting the debris trapped within the skin.
It has been used in cosmetic products such as facial masks, poultices, soaps, scrubs, deodorants, and facial powders.
If you’re buying montmorillonite clay, make sure it’s 100% pure and high quality. Zeyna Montmorillonite Clay Mask is 100% natural and comes from France. Use it once a week.
Suitable for oily and sensitive skin.
Beauty Benefits:
Montmorillonite clay is a fine and light clay with natural absorbency properties. When applied to the skin and mixed with a little warm water, it will soak up excess oils and stale sebum on the skin and within the pores.
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Purifies Pores & Detoxes Skin
Since it has detoxifying effects, the clay sucks out impurities such as grime, dirt, pollution, and germs from the pores. This cleanses out the pores, preventing them from clogging up and causing breakouts. Try this deep cleansing & pore purifying kaolin clay face mask
Montmorillonite clay can be used as a daily facial cleanser. It is gentle and can replace harsh cleansers.
Being the mildest of all clays, this clay is suitable for sensitive skin types. It soothes easily irritable skin and skin prone to breakouts, rashes, and redness.
Make a soothing facial mask by mixing up 1 tsp of clay and 1 tsp of liquid honey in a small bowl. Slather this lightly onto your face and leave it for 5 minutes. Rinse off with warm water first, then cold water.
Montmorillonite clay is good for treating red, blotchy, painful, and pus-filled acne. You can treat acne effectively with this clay by making a weekly acne treatment:
Add 1 tsp of montmorillonite clay and 2 tsp organic jojoba oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well with a cosmetic brush, then apply gently all over your face. Avoid the areas around your eyes and mouth. Leave it on for 7 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Splash your face with cold water and pat dry.
With its slight abrasive texture, montmorillonite clay makes a good exfoliant. It scrounges off dead cells and flaky skin, keeping skin looking smooth and soft.
How to apply on face:
A wooden spatula mixed with water creates a paste consistency. Apply a thick layer of the paste to the face. Rinse with water after 5 -10 minutes.
Remarks: For dry skin types, do not let the mask sit on your face too long. For sensitive skin, try it on a small area first.
