Staff Favorite!
There are many benefits of using clay masks on our skin, including adding minerals and nutrients, absorbing oil and dirt, and tightening our pores. Different clays offer different benefits, so you should choose a mask blend that will benefit your specific needs. This Strawberry blend from Pickle's Potions, apart from smelling and feeling AMAZING, is an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, collagen booster that is rich in vitamin C and trace minerals.
Ingredients: Brazilian pink clay, dehydrated strawberries, coconut milk powder, pearl powder, ashwaganda root.
Coconut milk: may help with skin flexibility and elasticity.
Strawberries: can help remove excess sebum, and is known for lightening skin and acne scars.
Brazilian pink clay: a mild exfoliating combination of red and white clays containing copper, selenium, manganese magnesium and zinc that's perfect for sensitive skin.
Pearl powder: traditionally used in Asian health care for various purposes due to its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, adaptogenic and anti-aging properties.
Ashwagandha root: native to India and North Africa, it is a treasure trove of potential benefits. It is antibacterial and antimicrobial so it protects skin from infections or acne. It's high in antioxidants which protects your skin from aging free radicals. It helps to keep your complexion vibrant, and it is often utilized as a relaxant due to its natural ability to inhibit cortisol.
Each 2 ounce resealable packet contains approximately 8-10 face masks!
Directions: Simply mix 1-2 teaspoons of the dry clay mask with your liquid medium of choice. We recommend
Shaker Rose Water! Some other favorite options are tea, yogurt, juice, honey, milk, hydrosols, or plain water.
When applying a clay mask, the general guideline is to leave it on until it's almost dry, which typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the application and the type of clay used.
Here's why timing matters:
Initial Moist Phase: Right after application, the clay is moist. During this phase, your skin absorbs the beneficial minerals from the mask.
Start of Drying Phase: As the mask begins to dry, it starts the process of adsorption, drawing out impurities and excess oil from your skin's surface.
Final Dry Phase: You'll want to rinse off the mask before it fully dries and hardens. When a clay mask dries completely, it can draw out too much oil, leading to dehydration and irritation. This can also cause unnecessary pulling on the skin, which might lead to redness or sensitivity.
Leaving a clay mask on for too long can reverse its benefits, causing dehydration and irritation.
For sensitive skin types, it might be beneficial to wash off the mask even before it starts drying, to prevent any potential irritation.
All Pickle's Potions are made with non-GMO ingredients, and as organic as they can find. There are never any added synthetic ingredients, no alcohols, no parabens, no sulfates, no synthetic fragrances, nothing not found directly in nature.
This item is not meant to replace the word of a doctor. Please consult a doctor before using on severe problem areas. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their doctor before using products with essential oils.
DISCLAIMER:The statements on my potions have not been evaluated by the FDA. These potions are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have skin sensitivities and/or allergies, please read the ingredients listed prior to purchasing. Each individual is responsible for doing a 24-hour patch test (on your neck underneath your hairline and/or on the inside of your elbow) before usage. Please consult your physician before using any products with essential oils if you are pregnant, nursing, using on a child under the age of 12, have high blood pressure, low blood pressure, cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, glaucoma, kidney disease, cardiac disease, liver disease, or acute respiratory disease. Do not ever take essential oils internally. Pickle's Potions is not responsible for allergic reactions, issues derived from use of products not described in application directions, or neglect to contact a physician prior to usage.
Pickle's Potions are a Maine-based, family-run skincare company that is driven by a desire to help people with their skin complaints. In fact, the first product our founder, Kristin Mutchler (AKA 'Pickle'), created for sale was the 'Eczema Elixir', a salve formulated to treat her own baby daughter's dermatitis. This was (and still is) made with medicinal herbs from her own gardens. Over a decade later, Pickle's Potions now boasts a complete skincare range with more than 60 international product awards! However, those products are still made by Pickle's own hands, with ingredients cultivated by them and by local farms, in genuine small, fresh batches, with the aim of offering similar relief to you and your loved ones that Kristin was able to provide for her daughter and herself. When they are not cultivating herbs and flowers in their gardens, formulating products, or consulting with clients, they can be found at their store front in Winthrop, Maine and a host of festivals and events around our beautiful state.
