Top 9 DIY Mud Masks For Skin Detox

There are many skin problems that need attention from you to treat. Such problems include acne and blackheads and sometimes you just need a deep cleansing of your skin. For all that needs the most compelling solution is creating a DIY mud mask that you can easily use. If you do not know and have been wondering how to create a DIY mud mask then you have come to the proper place. Nowadays sheet masks and pull-off masks have become very popular and the go-to thing for everyone as it has more convenience. So mud masks have become a bit old-fashioned nowadays.

But we should keep in mind that mud masks are able to treat any type of skin problems like excessive oil secretion pimples acne and uneven tone. There are a lot of reasons why mud can be good for your skin even though it does not appear to be the most attractive ingredient to put on your face.

A lot of reasons to put a mud mask on. There are reasons why it has been so popular since ancient times and has been used as a beauty technique for all these years. The famous queen Cleopatra has been recorded to be using mud on her face every week. Even science has a lot to say about the good effects that mud has on your skin.

Benefits that you gain by using homemade mud masks on the face

• Bentonite clay has been found very effective against dermatitis and allergic reactions that happen on the skin. It works by acting as a barrier to the toxins that get absorbed into your skin. Even sunscreen lotions that contain bentonite clay are very effective and absorb more UV rays than other marketed products.
• Putting clay on your face has also min proven to increase collagen production. One experiment was conducted on rats and it was concluded that applying clay increased the number of collagen fibers that were present in the skin. Collagen has anti-aging properties as it maintains the elasticity of the skin and prevents it from getting Wrinkled.
• Clay has a high absorbency power. It contains minerals too. When you apply clear to the skin, it first creates a protective layer on your skin to keep you hydrated by preventing moisture to escape. Experimentally it has been found out that applying the clay can have beneficiary effects to improve the firmness of your skin.

Before we get into how can you make DIY mud masks, it is highly important that you know what clay to choose and the most important and popular clays that are used to make mud masks.

•       fullers earth or multani miti
•       bentonite clay
•       Bentonite clay French green clay
•       Aztec healing clay
•       Dead Sea clay
•       Cambrian blue clay
•       rose clay
•       Australian Black clay
•       Irish Moor clay

After getting accustomed to the benefits of clay on your ski, We can now move on to how to make mud masks of clay easily at your home. 

9 Best DIY homemade mud masks

 

1. Homemade mud masks for blackheads

 You will need simple ingredients to make it

•       3 teaspoons bentonite clay
•       one teaspoon of lemon juice
•       three drops of rose essential oil
•       Water
•       A clean cloth

Let us see the making process

•       The first step includes soaking a clean cloth in warm water and putting it on your face for at least a minute. Pat it dry.
•       After that add the clay powder to a ceramic bowl.
•       The next step includes adding lemon juice,  oil, and water and mixing it.
•       Apply it over your face and neck and let it set for some time.  after that, you can wash it off with warm water using massage with your hands.

 You can repeat this procedure at least once a week. It has a proper astringent effect on the skin. This mask exfoliates your skin, removing dirt from your skin and keeping it very clean. It is also said to promote cell regeneration.  people with sensitive skin can avoid this as lemon juice can be a bit irritating to some people.

 

 

2. Homemade mud mask for acne

For this, you need some simple ingredients which are as follows

•       2 tablespoons clay,  preferably bentonite clay or French green clay for oily-skinned people.
•       2 teaspoons almond or Jojoba oil
•       Three drops of tea tree essential oil
•       three drops of lavender essential oil
•       poppy seeds. This is optional if you want additional exfoliation.

 Method of preparation

•      The first step is to mix all the ingredients in a bowl to make a fine paste.
•       prepare your skin by washing it properly with lukewarm water.
•       Pat your skin dry
•       Put a layer of the paste on your face
•       Wash your hands with warm water and massage it on your face.
•       Remove the face mask from your face but do not rub it very hard.

You can easily do this once a week to get good effects.

 The clay removes all of the excess oil that has been deposited on your face and it also takes care of your skin by not robbing it of the natural oils that can be important. It has antibacterial properties that help you keep your skin clean and get rid of acne.

 

3. Mud mask for oily skin

You will need only three ingredients to make this mask and it is a very easy process to follow.

•       2 tablespoons fuller earth
•       One tablespoon of rose water.
•       half a tablespoon of lemon juice.

 The process of application is pretty simple too.

•       Make sure that you have gotten rid of all makeup from your skin. Mix all the ingredients properly in a ceramic bowl to make a paste.
•       Put a layer of the mask on your face.
•       let it dry properly before washing it off with warm water
•       It is best when it is followed with a light moisturizer on your skin.

You can apply this mask once a week to get greater results on your skin. It is very good for oily skin and works well to reduce the pores and brighten up your face properly.

 

4. Coffee mud mask 

 All the ingredients you need to make this  are mentioned below

• 2 tablespoons French green clay.  bentonite clay can also be used for this process.
• One teaspoon of coffee grounds
• One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. One alternative for this is rose water.

Method of application

• First, you need to mix the clay with the coffee grounds in a bowl
• And use diluted apple cider vinegar on the mix and essential oil.
• Put the mask on your face
• Keep it for 20 to 25 minutes
• After it has dried completely you can remove it with warm water. Massage over the mask with a gentle circular motion with your fingers.
• After you have removed the mask apply some moisturizer to your skin.

You can do this process once a week and you will see visible results after applying it. Coffee grounds have anti-inflammatory properties in it and are very good exfoliating agents. On the other hand apple cider vinegar helps to maintain the pH balance in your skin. As mentioned earlier tea tree oil has antibacterial properties that kill germs and prevents acne on the skin along with many other issues that can be treated with it.

 

5. Charcoal mud masks

This is another mask that you can easily make at your home without a problem. You do not need a lot of ingredients to make this. Everything you need has been mentioned below

•  3 tablespoons of hmm bentonite clay
•  One teaspoon of activated charcoal
•  20 drops of tea tree oil
•  3 tablespoons of distilled water.

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 Method of preparation

•  Put the clay in a plastic or glass bowl
• You can dilute the clay with distilled water that you have taken.  This is done in order to lower the PH level of the mixture which could have irritated the skin of sensitive people.
• Blend it well together.
• Apply the mixture to your face and let it dry properly.
• Rinse the mask with water that is cold.
• dry your face.

 This is also a mask that can be used weekly. It produces great effects on the skin.

 Activated charcoal is a great ingredient that is used in a lot of beauty products to remove blackheads naturally. It has antibacterial properties and has a deep cleansing effect on your skin.  It completely clears up the pores and cleanses the follicles on your skin.

 

6. Green tea mud masks

 You need a few simple ingredients to make this at home easily.

•       one tablespoon of green tea
•       half tablespoon bentonite clay
•       Half tablespoon aloe Vera gel
•       half tablespoon honey
•       Half a teaspoon of Jojoba oil
•       Two drops of lemon tree essential oil

 Method of preparation

•       put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them properly
•       clean your face properly
•       put the paste on your face leaving the area around your eyes
•       Let the mask dry before washing it off with lukewarm water
•       apply a moisturizer after you remove the mask.

You should do this once a week to achieve the best results possible.

Green tea is a great anti-inflammatory substance and has great properties for your skin. It greatly helps in reducing any inflammation cost on your skin which in turn keeps your skin healthier. This is a homemade product that can have a calming effect on your skin. It is also one of the greatest hydrating agents to keep you hydrated.

 

7. Tea tree oil mud masks

All you need to make this product easily at home are:

• 2 teaspoons fuller earth
• One teaspoon of organic honey
• One tablespoon of rose water
• 2-3 drops of essential oil

Method of preparation

•  Add honey to that clay in a bowl
• After that add the other ingredients like rose water and essential oils to the mixture
• Save the consistency for yourself, if it is too thick then you can add more rows of water to make it thicker
• Spread the mixture evenly on your face and let it dry for some time
• Apply lukewarm water to your face and wash off the mask before patting it dry.

 The recommended amount of times you need to do this is once per week.

 This has a lot of antibacterial properties coupled with amazing healing properties too. It treats a lot of skin problems like acne and pimples with boils. This is homemade organic and very easy to make and it oh cleanses your skin thoroughly without hurting it. Removes excessive oil and keeps your pores clean.

 

8. Avocado mud masks

You will obviously need a bit of avocado pulp for this. The other ingredients that you need are

• One tablespoon of bentonite clay
• 2 teaspoons avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons honey

Application of the product

• First, you need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl properly and make it to a paste.
• Apply the mixture to your face gently and spread it all over your face
• Let it dry for some time
• You can clean this mask easily with cold water.

 The recommended dosage for this mask is once per week.

 Avocado is a good moisturizing agent and helps to reduce inflammation in different parts of your skin.  It helps to control acne by preventing acne flare-ups.  Avocado masks help you to maintain glowing skin and moisturize the face.

 

9. Mud masks for dry skin

Ingredients

• One tablespoon of French clean clay
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• One egg white
• Two drops of lavender essential oil. This is optional.

 

 Method of application

•  Mix the clay and egg white in a bowl thoroughly
•  For the second step, you can add the honey and lavender oil
•  If the consistency becomes too thick then you can thin it out with some water
•  Clean your face thoroughly
•  Apply the mixture on your face and spread it evenly
•  Let the mask dry on your face for some time
•  Apply a cloth soaked in warm water to remove the mask
•  Dry your face with a soft towel.

 

 This is best if done once a week and repeated every week.

 It hydrates your skin in a very good way and calms any type of inflammation that has occurred on your skin.  it provides a deep cleansing effect to the skin clearing out any impurities from the surface of the skin.  Applying this once a week will help you to maintain your skin with a glow and keep your skin nourished.

Overall, DIY mud masks are a great product to make at your home and it makes for great beauty products. The process of making them is simple and can be made from easily available products.

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