Not exactly the boon of society, sugar is one of the most addictive substances in modern everyday life, and while it tastes delicious, it certainly isn’t good for the body and most definitely not good for acne-prone skin. Aside from the fact that sugar activates the body’s inflammatory response (like acne breakouts), it also binds […]
10 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Acne
Improving your acne isn’t going to happen overnight, but if you are committed to making some lifestyle changes, you will be well on your way to getting the clear skin you’ve always wanted. I have personally used these 10 steps and have seen some pretty amazing results. No longer do I have terrible breakouts that […]
Moroccan Red Clay – Blackheads Be Gone!
One of the most effective clays available for acne sufferers is Moroccan Red Clay because it’s hands down the best clay to use for ridding the complexion of blackheads, toning the skin, and re-balancing dry, flaky skin with regular use. I have been using this clay for years and if I had to choose just one […]
French Clay – The Green Standard for Flawless Skin
French clay (aka Sea clay) is the most used and well known of the facial clays. I know for a fact that the vast majority of us have used the Mint Julep face mask. Why? Because we know it works, we know it’s good for healing acne, and we know it’s a comfortable “not as […]
White Kaolin Clay for Sensitive Skin
Kaolin clay has long been used in sculpturing, as a gloss for paper, and for porcelain making in Chinese culture. Today, its coveted texture and absorbency has made its way into almost every cosmetic and personal hygiene product such as make-up, soaps, scrubs, deodorants, and of course, facial masks. Kaolin clay (also known as China […]
Is Bentonite Clay Right for Your Skin Type?
The beautifying and purifying properties of clay have been used for thousands of years by cultures all around the world. Its ability to absorb various pigments from plants and minerals was highly valued in the preparation of body paints by ancient civilizations. Cleopatra was known to use dead sea clay twice a week to keep […]