DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask For Super Clear, Clean Skin

While I always thought of activated charcoal as what my ex husband took whenever he was barfing off the balcony, it also makes an awesome face mask! Charcoal is included in a lot of konjac sponges because it draws impurities out of the skin (just like it draws toxins out of the body.)

I’ve dubbed this mask the “blackhead busting blackout” mask since 1) its ingredients clarify the skin by pulling dirt from pores and thereby helping to eliminate blackheads, and 2) it’s as black as the night sky.

Or should I just say that it’s as black as charcoal (activated charcoal, to be specific), one of its main ingredients? I suppose that would make more sense.

Activated charcoal is similar to common charcoal, but is made specifically for medicinal use. To make activated charcoal, manufacturers heat common charcoal in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to become very porous. These pores allow activated charcoal to trap chemicals. Activated charcoal is used to treat poisonings, intestinal gas, nausea, and bile flow issues (cholestasis) during pregnancy. Activated charcoal also works wonders for the skin when applied topically: it keeps skin clear by acting as a magnet to draw dirt out of pores. It not only clears pores but also improves skin-tone by removing dry patches.

Bentonite clay also acts as a magnet to draw dirt from the pores. High-quality bentonite clay can be ingested to pull toxins from the body. When applied topically, it absorbs toxins, draws out blackheads, and kills acne-causing bacteria. 

So let’s get to it!

DIY all-natural blackhead busting blackout mask:

Ingredients

• 2 capsules of activated charcoal (approximately 0.2 grams) opened and emptied. To open gelatin capsules, simply twist the two halves and gently pull them apart as in the picture below.
• 1/2 teaspoon of bentonite clay
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of water

Directions:

Mix* all of the ingredients together into a smooth paste, and spot test the mask on your cheek or underside of your wrist to make sure that you do not have any adverse reactions. Wash face with a mild cleanser and pat partially dry (so that it is not dripping wet, yet moist). Apply the mask evenly avoiding the delicate skin around your eyes and lips, and let sit until dry, about 7-10 minutes. As the mask dries, it feels tight on the skin, which can sometimes feel a little itchy (if you start to feel uncomfortable, wash the mask off).  After the mask dries, wash it off, pat face gently with a clean towel, and let the skin breath or apply a mild all-natural moisturizer (I usually just apply jojoba oil to any areas that are prone to dryness).

That’s it! Easy-peasy as always.

*Be sure to stir this mixture with a plastic or wooden spoon, as both charcoal and clay pull toxins from metals. Also be sure to store your clay in a non-metal container.

Great Recipe For DIY Homemade Clear Skin Mask

Cleanser and Exfoliating mask for All Skin Types

4 Tablespoons ground oats

\6 large ripe organic strawberries

2 teaspoons light cream

1 drop rose or 2 drops geranium essential oil

3 drops lemon essential oil

Grind up oatmeal in a coffee mill reserved just for your skin care ingredients. Mash strawberries in a glass bowl, and then add oats.
Add enough cream to make a paste.Add essential oils.
Divide mixture in half. Apply to face, and leave 10 minutes.

Rinse off with cool water. Makes two applications.

Home Dermarolling Is THE Hot New Thing - Get Yer Angelina Jolie On

Great For:
• Large Pore Reduction
• Dark Spot Reduction
• Treating Wrinkles
• Repairing Damaged Tissue
• Removing Surgical Scars 
• Removal of Stretch Marks
• Acne Scars Treatment
• Treating Hyper Pigemntation
• Stimulates Collagen Production
• Improves Skin Elasticity
• Cellulite Reduction

Until recently this was an expensive dermatologist treatment, but now if you have the guts, you can do it at home fairly cheaply!

by shumailas2

If you have less than perfect skin including unsightly acne scars, loss of plumpness, uneven pigmentation, and crepeyness then you probably know how much having less than perfect skin can get you down.  Dermaroller, a treatment you may or may not have heard of – with celebrity fans such as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt- can effectively stimulate the skin into producing its own collagen, helping with scarring, wrinkling, and general loss of tone.

The fine micro needles of the Dermaroller device penetrate the epidermis to stimulate collagen and cell renewal at a sub-dermal level, prompting the skin to, literally, heal itself.  Old acne scars can receive a much needed jump start and crepey skin, especially the fine, thin skin that covers the décolleté and around the eyes, will start to improve in tone after just a few Dermaroller treatments.

You don’t need to worry about the risk of infection either because salons use a hygienically sealed Dermaroller device for each new client, so the treatment is perfectly safe.  Do be prepared for your face to go numb beforehand though, as a topical anaesthetic cream is applied to the treated area to ensure the procedure is as painless as possible. 

Although tiny needles are attached to the device – which looks a bit like a mini medieval instrument of torture – there is no pain, partly due to the evenly distributed weight of the needles, their small size, and also because of the topical numbing cream.

A treatment which makes thousands of microscopic holes in your face may not sound like the smartest idea for your skin; but that’s precisely how the treatment works, prompting the skin into producing new collagen and elastin.

The whole treatment should take approximately one hour in total, since the anaesthetic will have to be applied for about thirty minutes before the treatment can commence.  Regular treatments are best if you’re seeking an improvement on old acne scars, but even after one treatment you should see your entire skin tone looking brighter, plumper, and generally more even. 

Those keeping a keen eye on the purse strings will find a Dermaroller treatment is fairly cost effective, especially considering the results –with a course of several sessions working out even cheaper – making it an affordable treatment that’s easy for anyone who cares about their skin to try out.

If you’ve got stubborn scarring that just won’t shift and is ruining your confidence, then it really might be worth giving a few sessions of Dermaroller treatments a try, to see if the treatment can flatten out the pockmarks and scars that are, unfortunately the unsightly legacy of acne.

Equally, if anti-ageing is more your concern, then most people will certainly see an improvement after two to three sessions of the treatment, with a reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, and deeper expression lines like frown lines and nose to mouth grooves, looking more plumped up and revitalised as well.

And if you have stretch marks you loathe the sight of, then regular Dermaroller treatmentcan help to improve those too, it doesn’t just have to be limited for use on your face, and can be used all over your body to smooth out uneven pigmentation, marks, slackness, and tone.

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Until recently, coconut oil was considered a highly saturated and, therefore, unhealthy fat. But, the truth is out! Coconut oil is not only a healthy fat, it’s also easier for your body to digest, more quickly burned as energy, and less likely to be stored as fat—talk about a triple threat! Plus, it also helps maintain the appearance of healthy skin. I have been taking coconut oil for my thyroid function for over a year and a half. I got to where I would gag because it was just too much. Now that I have the capsules it's the best of both worlds. I can take it and not have problems having to take it and works well keeping my thyroid in check!

Product Description

What Is Coconut Oil?

Coconut Oil is an edible oil extracted from the meat of mature coconuts harvested from the Cocos nucifera (coconut palm) tree. It is extremely high (about 90%) in saturated fat of which about 50% is lauric acid.

How Does Coconut Oil Work?

Medium Chain triglycerides (MCT) in Coconut Oil increase metabolic function and are known to reduce blood triglycerides, promote weight loss, lead to greater satiety. Coconut oil is easy to digest and it supports the thyroid and endocrine system. It improves the body's ability to absorb minerals (such as calcium), which makes it extremely beneficial for good bone and teeth health. Lauric acid gives coconut oil significant immune system boosting abilities, being antibacterial and antifungal. Lauric acid helps to promote high cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
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- Your immune system will be boosted, making it less likely to get sick.
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La Beauté Pure Earth Ocean Clay mask

Everything I've tried from this company has been fantastic, and this mask is no exception. I'm a huge fan of face masks- I generally do about one a week. This one has wonderful natural ingredients that do wonders for your skin, especially if you have clogged or enlarged pores or acne. This cleans all the gunk out and visibly diminishes pore size (at least temporarily). This is a great mask to use right before special events or photos as your skin looks tighter, younger and brighter. It rinses easily and only needs a thin coat- too thick of a coat can make for clumpy application and uneven drying time. For best results, I recommend applying with a brush, I use a foundation brush to get a good even application.




3-in-1 Clay Mask: Bentonite, Kaolin & Smectite Facial Clay *Premium Sea Ocean Ingredients: Sea kelp, seaweed, spirulina w/ aloe & grapeseed oil *Free eBook: "DIY Facial Mask Treatment" *Organic Luxury Skin Care *La Beauté Pure ~ Simply the Best

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Product Description

Experience the Magic of the Oceans' Treasures:-This seaweed clay mask is a great Home Spa Treatment.

-Relax with ocean botanicals as they bring life and freshness, contributing to regeneration, hydration, and moisturize, soothing and healing inflamed skin.

-The Ocean has long held the secret of youth and antiaging. Anti-radiation properties found in these seaweeds protects skin from daily and long term sun damage and aging.
-The Ocean's gifts are natural, fully sustainable, and rich with nutrients for dull lifeless skin.
Experience a Natural High:-Mud Clays have a high natural mineral content with anti-aging benefits.

-Healing, natural clays have natural high medicinal value, treating acne, irritations and blemishes.

- Natural high absorbion capacity absorbs oils, dirt and toxins, exfoliates, cleanses and shrinks pores.
How to experience your mask:

-Apply a thin layer to face and upper part of neck, avoiding eye area. Allow to lightly dry, and remove with warm water, gently rubbing in a circular motion. Lightly blot dry with a face towel. Follow with your regular face routine; toner, serum, and moisturizer.
-You are going to love how your face feels alive, tingling with the freshness of an ocean breeze. Enjoy the moment!-Earth/Ocean Clay Mask for dewy glowing and natural skin.
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MASK - From Skin By POM Probiotic Green Clay and Tea Mask Review + Giveaway

MASK - Face Probiotic Green Clay and Organic Green Tea Mask for Blackheads and Acne - 3 oz

Product Description

Our liquid mud mask helps reduce the appearance of blackheads and blemished skin.
French green clay is considered a great clay type for troubled skin, furthermore calcium carbonate will help draw oil out of the skin and reduce the appearance of blackheads. Witch Hazel helps reduce pore size whilst radish root ferment filtrate and sea kelp bioferment works as topical probiotics with the goal of optimizing your skin microflora.

Key Ingredients
+ Green tea extract: Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, UV protector. [1]
+ Willow bark extract: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial. [2]
+ Radish root ferment filtrate: Probiotic, antibacterial.
+ Sea kelp bioferment: Probiotic, moisturizer.
+ Allantoin: Anti-Irritant, skin protectant.
+ Witch hazel: Anti-inflammatory, soothing and astringent effects. [2][3]

No Questions Asked Return Policy
No one product will work for everyone. If you're for any reason not happy with it, contact us through our seller profile with your order ID or contact Amazon for a full refund. We recommend using the product for at least 2 weeks before judging the result.

References
1. Elsaie, Mohamed L., et al. "The efficacy of topical 2% green tea lotion in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris." Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD 8.4 (2009): 358-364.
2. Graf, J. "Herbal anti-inflammatory agents for skin disease." Skin Therapy Lett 5.4 (2000): 3-5.
3. Thring, Tamsyn SA, Pauline Hili, and Declan P. Naughton. "Antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory activity of extracts and formulations of white tea, rose, and witch hazel on primary human dermal fibroblast cells." J. Inflamm 8 (2011): 27. 

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Dream Dots For Spots are a MIRACULOUS Zit Tool- Whoo hoo~! Vogue Approved

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Taking one for the team and showing you my gnarly zit :-) 

A Dream Dot isn’t simply a sticker — it’s a unique super absorbent hydro matrix patch. It targets spots and breakouts overnight using no harsh ingredients, yet gives dramatically effective results. With a 100% waterproof, breathable, satin-smooth, wafer-thin surface, it acts seamlessly as a second skin, conforming to any contour of the face. On contact with the spot, the patented core locks in and absorbs the spot exudate. A moist healing environment is formed, maintaining ideal pH balance, temperature and hydration levels while sealing in repair factors, which leads to faster healing. Pain is reduced as nerve endings are cushioned and protected in this moist condition. The patch swells and turns white overnight as it absorbs exudate giving a visible reduction in redness and inflammation when removed in the morning.

Skleer - The Miracle With The Goofy Name (those wacky Australians!) GIVEAWAY

I had never heard of this product before, but after some research, I discovered that it's the darling of Australia with a cult status not unlike Yu-Be  or Cleopatra's Cream. In other words, cult status. One of those "get introduced by someone in the know and become obsessed with it" kinda action. Now I know why. This is a multitasking, healing powerhouse. The ingredients all work together to create the perfect storm of skin healing. I've used it on bug bites, scabs, ashy knees, rug burn (wow, I sound gross- I promise I'm actually a dainty princess) overwashed dried out hands and a rosacea flare.

I thought the gel would be sticky, but upon application, it melts into the skin leaving it butter soft. It starts off with a strong scent because of the essential oils, but it disappears in a few minutes. I even used it on my face (see rosacea flare) and at first I was all "nope, not on my face". I really don't care for most strong scents on my face and I thought in that case it would be  dealbreaker, but after a few minutes the scent was gone and I was left with GORGEOUS glowing skin., The redness was gone and my pores were visibly diminished. My face felt incredible and it created the perfect canvas for makeup application.

My mister likes it so much that he now carries a travel size of it in his work bag because he has to wash his hands at work about every 20 minutes and his hands get so dry that they crack and bleed and feel like monkey paws. Not anymore! We are both now dedicated Skleerers :-)

Potent, power packed natural ingredients that help to reduce inflammation and infection.

SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective is a doctor and dermatologist recommended product that assists with a number of Skin Conditions.  SKLEER can assist with itchy skin conditions such as dermatitis or eczema, dry skin, insect bites, burns, abrasions, nappy rash, hives, sunburn and many others. SKLEER is an All in One Skin Corrective that everyone should have at home, your go to product for all manner of skin ailments and issues.
SKLEER contains a combination of essential oils: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Caraway, Cinnamon and Cardamom that work synergistically together to assist healing. The proprietary gel formula takes the potent essential oils deep into the skin to optimise healing.  The therapeutic power of SKLEER lies in the fact that the gel takes the natural ingredients to the lower levels of the skin for enhanced penetration and effectiveness.  Thanks to the unique patent pending formulation SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective is non-greasy.

Natural
SKLEER contains no parabens, no harmful preservatives, no lanolin, no hydroquinone, no corticosteroids and is not tested on animals.  SKLEER contains no Salicylic Acid, no Glycolic Acid, no Retinoic Acid and no Benzoyl Peroxide. SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective contains potent power packed natural ingredients that can assist with a number of Skin Conditions.

Safe
The all natural formula is ideal for even the most sensitive of skins, all age groups and is suitable for babies and toddlers. SKLEER is recommended by doctors and dermatologists and our customers.

Guaranteed
We are so confident that SKLEER will assist you in dealing with a variety of skin conditions that we will refund 100% of your purchase if you are not satisfied in any way.  We offer a 30 day money back guarantee.