Who doesn't love a trip to the spa?

But sometimes a trip to the spa is far too time-consuming or costly, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice being pampered all together! With just a handful of ingredients and about thirty minutes, an at-home clay mask could have your skin feeling radiant!

We love adding oils to our clay mask, too. Tea tree oil has long been used in skin care regimens, and many essential oils can, when blended, be used topically to create an aromatic and spa-like experience.

This is one of our favorite DIY clay mask recipes using lavender and tea tree oils. We like using apple cider vinegar to mix with our clay, but for more sensitive skin types we recommend water. 

The Importance Of Using Moisturizer In Your Skin Care Routine

Using a moisturizer is a crucial step in any skincare routine, particularly when combined with a good face cleanser. A face cleanser effectively removes dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin. However, cleansing can also strip away natural oils, leaving the skin feeling dry and unprotected. This is where a face moisturizer becomes essential.

A face moisturizer helps to replenish the skin's moisture barrier. It provides essential hydration, ensuring the skin stays soft, smooth, and resilient. Moisturizers work by trapping moisture in the skin and preventing it from evaporating, which is particularly important after cleansing.

Incorporating a moisturizer into your skincare routine has several benefits:

1. Hydration: Keeps the skin hydrated, preventing dryness and flakiness.
2. Protection: Acts as a barrier against environmental damage and pollutants.
3. Anti-Aging: Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by maintaining skin elasticity.
4. Balance: Helps to balance the skin’s natural oil production, which can be disrupted by cleansing.
5. Soothing: Alleviates any irritation or redness that might occur from cleansing.

Using a face moisturizer after a face cleanser ensures that your skin remains healthy, balanced, and youthful. It's a simple yet effective way to maintain skin health and enhance the overall effectiveness of your skincare routine.

What You'll Need

2 teaspoons bentonite clay
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or water
2 drops lavender oil
2 drops tea tree oil

Step One

Combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix until it forms a thick paste.

Step Two

Apply to face and neck area, avoiding sensitive areas.

Step Three

Allow 15-20 minutes to dry.

Step Four

Rinse with warm water, pat dry with a clean cloth and apply a moisturizer.

How did yours turn out? Did you add a different essential oil? Let us know in the comments!