Clays have been used for centuries for cosmetic use, and are present in almost all traditional beauty regimens. Clay face mask exfoliate, clean and invigorate the skin while improving blood circulation. It has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin.

Cosmetic clays are made up of different mineral contents and each clay type has a different effect on the skin. The high mineral content of clay rejuvenates the skin while the clay exfoliates and stimulates blood circulation to the skin.

White rice flour is used traditionally in Japanese and Indian beauty treatments as a gentle, natural exfoliant. It can be used in facials for any type skin.

Rice Flour Face Mask Recipe for Light Exfoliation

To prepare this face mask, all you have to do is mix equal parts of rice flour with milk and then apply it on your face. Massage the rice flour mask all over your face, leave it for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off.

Red Kaolin Clay is mildly absorbent and is used for drawing oils and toxins from the skin. It can be used in facials for normal skin. Do not use for sensitive or dry skin types. Limit to 1 application per week.

There are a few different recipes for creating a red clay face masks.

From Morocco, comes this remarkable natural source, reddish brown cosmetic clay. It has been used for over 1400 years as a detoxifying cleanser, shampoo, facial mask.

Red clay has a number of outstanding benefits that surpass those of other clays because it contains the highest content of silica, magnesium, potassium and calcium, and because of its extraordinary absorption ability.

Multani mitti also known as fuller's earth is an age old remedy to treat acne and pimples. It's an effective cleanser that can prevent breakouts. You can get rid of extra shine, greasiness and oil with multani mitti facial masks as they have oil reducing properties.

Cleansing Multani Mitti Facial Mask

Take two tablespoons of multani mitti powder and soak it in water for half an hour. Add a tbs of rose water and few drops of lemon juice. If the mixture is still thick then you should mix some water to it. This multani mitti face mask will clean up your face, improves blood circulation, remove excess oil and dead cells from skin. You can apply this facial mask twice a week or as often as needed.