Creating your own face mask can be fun and easy. The only thing you will need is time, desire to learn and good ingredients.
Clay has been known from ancient times for its benefits like exfoliating and cleaning. It’s natural ability to absorb impurities and dirt from the skin makes it a great addition to face masks, creams, and other cosmetic products.
Rose oil is probably one of the most famous oils when it comes to natural products and homemade DIY cosmetics. The pure rose oil has strong anti-aging effects and is recognized as a must-have product in your beauty life.
What you will need?
50 grams Kaolin Clay
50 grams Rose Clay
80 grams Distilled Water
2 – 3 drops Rose Otto Oil (Rosa Damascena)
How to make it?
First, you can mix the kaolin and rose clay in a glass bowl. After pour carefully the water and start stirring until the mixture becomes homogenous and even. If you want to strengthen the exfoliating effects you can add sugar. Add the rose oil. If you want to be precise and test how much fragrance you want you can always use a dropper.
Rose oil has a strong and recognizable scent which some call magical even. The fragrance in your mask is completely your choice because your face will enjoy it as much as your mind due to the additional aromatherapy effects.
Usage:
Have in mind that this is a homemade face mask and because it doesn’t have any preservatives added it should be stored in a dry place without water contact because water can create mold. Depending on how many times you want to use it you can adjust the recipe. If kept good the mask can last up to 6 months.
Safety Tips:
Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible. Be sure to always keep your workspace clean. Before making any cosmetic product wash your hands with warm water. Using gloves is preferable. For disinfection, you can boil the dishes you used for 10 min or use alcohol and let dry in open or bleach water all your utensils.