B3 & Bentonite Mask

Anti-Blemish Clay Mask

Approximately 6 to 12 uses per 1/2 oz Jar

Benefits:

Toning, Circulation, Cleansing, Nourishing, Glow

Our clay and buttermilk masks are called “Clay-Opatra” because the famously beautiful Egyptian Queen Cleopatra bathed in buttermilk daily to maintain her gorgeous skin. These buttermilk and clay masks will be your new favorite facecare routine!

Ingredients:

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

• Niacinamide may be helpful for severe acne, especially inflammatory forms like papules and pustules. Over time, you may see fewer lesions and improved skin texture.

• It’s also known to increase keratin, a type of protein that keeps your skin firm and healthy. (Source)

• When it comes to aging skin, niacinamide improves the surface structure, helping smooth out skin’s texture and reduce the look of wrinkles.

• Niacinamide can help your skin grow a ceramide (lipid) barrier (Source), which can, in turn, help retain moisture.

• Keeping skin smooth and moisturized (Source) may have a secondary benefit — a natural reduction in pore size over time.

•  Some research has found 5% niacinamide concentrations can be helpful in lightening dark spots. Benefits were seen after four weeks. This benefit may be due to increased collagen production.

•  Research has also found that the same concentration was helpful in reducing some signs of sun damage that come with aging. This includes fine lines and wrinkles.

• Temporarily increases topical circulation upon application, which may cause a reddish tint that fades away in minutes – this means it’s working to bring more nutrients and plumpness to the skin’s surface!

Sulphur

• Sulfur is well-known for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Sulfur works to absorb excess oil that causes acne by drying out the surface of the skin and unclogging pores.

• Sulfur works to exfoliate dead skin and remove impurities.

• Sulfur is a dermatologist-favorite because it kills bacteria, fungi, and various parasites.

• While it does have similar effects to benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, sulfur is typically better tolerated than those two former treatments.

Turmeric

• Turmeric is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit the skin.

• Turmeric can help curb bacteria that causes acne. By reducing the skin’s inflammation, it can help heal the skin.

• If you have struggled with acne and you’re left with scars, try a turmeric face mask. The skin-brightening agents can brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of scars.

• By reducing dark spots and hyperpigmentation, your skin looks naturally even and radiant.

• The curcumin found in turmeric can stimulate collagen production, making your skin appear more youthful.

Powdered Cultured Buttermilk

• Buttermilk gives your skin a natural extra boost of beautifying proteins and AHA’s (alpha-hydroxy acids) to renew and nourish your skin from the outside-in.

• AHA’s increase cellular turnover and encourage skin’s rejuvenation, making your skin act and appear more youthful.

• The main AHA in buttermilk is a protein called Lactic Acid.

• It would take an entire article to explain all of the nutritious benefits of buttermilk… so we did! Read our article about the vast nutrient contents of buttermilk here.

Bentonite Clay

• Bentonite clay’s absorbent power may help treat acne breakouts and oily skin. The clay may help remove sebum, or oil, from the skin’s surface, and it may have a calming effect on inflamed breakouts. A clay face mask may help remove impurities from the skin to reduce the risk of pimples and skin infections.

• The minerals in clay can help remove oils, secretions, and contaminants from the skin. They serve as cleansing and refreshing agents by absorbing moisture and impurities and by reducing blemishes.

• A 2012 study (Source) offered preliminary evidence that a healing clay facial mask can be an effective treatment for mild acne.

• However, one 2012 study (Source) tested the effectiveness of topical clay application on collagen fibers in rat skin. The study showed that clay may increase collagen fibers, which may account for its benefits.

∇ Statements not approved by the FDA. Not intended to cure, prevent or treat any disease.