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Phentex

(16,334 posts)
Tue Oct 24, 2017, 10:08 AM Oct 2017

Anyone use a clay mask for oily skin?

I know this isn't exactly a heavy topic but I wasn't sure where to ask. I was thinking of getting some clay to use to help my oily skin. There are so many kinds out there but I was looking at a basic one that you mix yourself. Any experience with this? Thanks!

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Anyone use a clay mask for oily skin? (Original Post) Phentex Oct 2017 OP
Not a woman here but oily boy... CurtEastPoint Oct 2017 #1
Most mix with rose water or apple cider vinegar Phentex Oct 2017 #3
Lazy. I will now that you have shamed me! LOL! JK. CurtEastPoint Oct 2017 #5
Ha! Phentex Oct 2017 #6
Curt, I did your homework for you... Phentex Nov 2017 #7
French clay but if super oily try bentonite clay . Adding sulphur drys and is good for breakouts lunasun Oct 2017 #2
Good to know... Phentex Oct 2017 #4
Yes, but dont let it dry on your skin BainsBane Nov 2017 #8

CurtEastPoint

(18,639 posts)
1. Not a woman here but oily boy...
Tue Oct 24, 2017, 10:13 AM
Oct 2017

I bought some fuller's earth and there it sits. I had the same idea...mix up some on my own. Let me know if you find a good recipe.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
3. Most mix with rose water or apple cider vinegar
Wed Oct 25, 2017, 10:11 AM
Oct 2017

which I have on hand. (Not the rose water.) Seems the trick is to not let it get too dry on your face or you can do more harm than good.

Fuller's earth does seem to be economical. Thanks!

Why haven't you tried it?

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
7. Curt, I did your homework for you...
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 10:40 AM
Nov 2017

I googled around and found mixed information, no pun intended.

The first mask I tried I made with a thick layer. I used a small bowl and spoon to mix. And then used my hands to apply. Then I worried about washing that stuff down the drain in our old plumbing. The mask didn't dry and I was impatient so I rinsed it off in the shower. My skin felt smoother and it did help with a small breakout I had.

I went to youtube and that's where the real help came in. Found a person who mixes a very small amount in a dixie cup and uses a makeup brush to apply. I got a nice even layer. She kept repeating how thin you wanted it to be. I mixed with a tiny bit of apple cider vinegar and water. It dried nicely on my face and was easy to wash off. You can either throw the small cup away and rinse the brush or let the rest of the mix harden, crack it out into the trash and reuse the cup if you want. With such a small amount, it will be very economical to use.

I'm going to keep trying it and see if I notice a difference over time.

Try it!

BainsBane

(53,031 posts)
8. Yes, but dont let it dry on your skin
Mon Nov 13, 2017, 05:52 PM
Nov 2017

Because even oily skin needs hydration. Also the CosRX oil-free moisturizer is good, and you can get it for less than $15 on Amazon. It’s made from birch sap.

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