Skin Benefits of Clay & Herb Facial Masks
Facial masks can be a great addition to your weekly facial care routine. CMD Skin Solutions facial masks are blends of cosmetic clays and various herbs. Our masks are in powdered form, so there is no need for preservatives or other unnecessary ingredients – just 100% natural clays and herbs.
Some people think the process of using facial masks is too time-consuming to do on a regular basis. But it really only takes 15 or 20 minutes from start to finish and the ritual can be extremely relaxing. It is an act of self-care and your skin is not the only part of you that will benefit from this weekly treatment.
Acne and Blemish-prone Complexions
Were you aware that 85% of the world population has to contend with acne at some point in their life? If you are currently dealing with acne, you know your face (and maybe also your chest and back) can experience oily skin, clogged pores, redness, inflammation, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), and lesions of varying types (papules, pustules, comedones, nodules, and cysts). Regular use of a high-quality facial mask can help clarify and detoxify skin, minimizing such issues.
Our Solution AC Facial Mask contains French green clay, which is reported to be particularly beneficial for oily and blemish-prone skin. It is prized for its ability to draw out impurities from the pores, exfoliate dead skin cells (which are part of what clog pores), stimulate circulation, resolve blemishes, and overall help the skin appear more toned and firmer.
In addition to this wonderful cosmetic clay, we added Chinese herbs to the blend for even more skin detoxifying benefits. Rhubarb root, kelp, seaweed, dandelion, violet, Japanese knotweed, and scutellaria root all have remarkable effects on skin that suffers with acne. According to Chinese Medicine Dermatology, these herbs are understood to Clear Heat from the skin, Resolve Toxins, Dry Dampness, Resolve Phlegm, Soften Hardness, and Reduce Swelling.
Mix the powder with water to make a creamy mask that you can use twice per week over your entire face (and your chest and back, if you get acne there, too). Another great way to employ this product is to use it in small amounts as a nightly spot treatment. Instead of applying it to your whole face, you can dab a little bit on a zit at bedtime and leave it on overnight. This helps shrink it faster.
After rinsing off your mask, pat your face dry and then apply the matching Solution AC Topical Tincture to all affected skin. If you need more moisture or have more mature skin, apply the matching herbal facial crème to moisturize your skin once the tincture is absorbed fully.
Rosacea and Flushed Complexions
Sometimes rosacea can look like acne with redness, papules, and pustules. But the reactive and sensitive skin of rosacea has different needs compared to acne complexions and must be cared for more gently.
Our Solution RO Facial Mask contains Moroccan Lava Clay, also known as red rhassoul clay. It is brownish-red and very high in mineral content. Like other clays, rhassoul clay has the ability to draw out impurities from the skin but this well-balanced clay will not dry out skin. In fact, it reduces flakiness and clarifies the complexion. It exfoliates skin, soothes irritation, calms redness, and tightens pores.
The Chinese herbs we blended into this facial mask are roots, flowers and minerals that are brilliant at calming redness and reducing blemishes in sensitive skin. Red peony root, safflower, wild chrysanthemum flowers, gardenia fruit, rhubarb root, and cooling gypsum are indispensable for rosacea. In Chinese Medicine Dermatology we say these herbs Clear Heat, Drain Fire, Invigorate the Blood, and Resolve Toxins.
Use this mask once per week. Instead of mixing the powder with water to form the creamy mask, we suggest using goat’s milk, coconut milk, or even yogurt to make the treatment more hydrating. If you have lots of bumpy blemishes, carrot juice may be a great mixer instead. For more pore-tightening action, whisk the powder with an egg white instead of adding one of the above liquids.
After you have rinsed off your mask, pat your skin dry and apply Solution RO Topical Tincture. Once that is absorbed, blend the matching facial serum along fine lines and wrinkles, then top off with Solution RO Facial Crème to hydrate your skin.
Dry, Malnourished, Mature, or Normal Complexions
Mature and malnourished skin requires gentle care. To restore nourishment to delicate complexions, we need to revitalize the skin as well as add moisture. And just because “normal” complexions may not have specific imbalances to correct, caring for skin that is already healthy will keep it healthy and supple as you age!
Solution MN Facial Mask renews dull, lusterless complexions using gentle white kaolin clay and gluten-free oats to cleanse, exfoliate, and unclog blocked pores.
We added the roots of 7 different Chinese herbs to impart their resiliency into your skin. Tibetan rhodiola root, salvia root, astragalus root, white peony root, figwort root, and 2 varieties of angelica root are treasured in traditional medicines. These herbs protect skin from the effects of internal and environmental stress, reduce inflammation, help correct skin tone, minimize blotchy discoloration, and moisturize dryness.
Weekly use of this facial mask will leave your skin feeling smooth, soft, and renewed. For increased hydration, mix the powder with goat’s milk, coconut milk, yogurt, or heavy cream in lieu of water. For more pore-tightening action, whisk the powder with an egg white instead of using one of the above liquids.
After gently rinsing your mask off, blend the matching Solution MN Facial serum along any fine lines and wrinkles (remember your décolletage!). Apply the matching herbal facial crème to your entire face and décolletage for best results. Your skin will look and feel revitalized and refreshed!