Clay Face Mask: Cocoa & Espresso (Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve)

Cocoa & Espresso Facial Clay Mask is good for all skin types. 

Organic Cocoa and Espresso combine to make a heavenly blend ideal for all skin types! Rich in antioxidants, this clay mask offers the skin a nutrient boost that improves circulation and clarity, while imparting anti-aging properties. Bentonite Clay rounds out this luscious mask by drawing out oil and impurities to reveal nourished, glowing skin.

About 8 to 12 uses per 4 fl oz jar

BENTONITE CLAY – Composed mainly of weathered and aged volcanic ash sediments, Bentonite Clay is highly absorbent and perfect for those with oily, acne-prone skin.

Known for its purifying abilities, Bentonite extracts oil and dirt, unclogs and shrinks pores, and targets blemishes with its antibacterial properties. After doing its job detoxifying, Bentonite Clay infuses skin with minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and silicon, all important components that help keep skin in good health! 

ORGANIC COCOA – Loaded with antioxidants, powdered Cocoa can may limit the production of free radicals that can damage skin cells and speed up the aging process. Because of its high levels of caffeine and theobromine, Cocoa Powder can boost blood flow, which assists in the growth of new cells while tightening skin, reducing puffiness, and creating a youthful glow. Cocoa Powder is chock full of Vitamin E and minerals such as Calcium, Potassium and Zinc, which help promote collagen production and healthy cell development, giving skin a smooth, youthful appearance.

ORGANIC ESPRESSO – Do you love the way coffee gives you a boost in the morning? Well, it does the same thing for your skin! When applied topically, coffee stimulates blood flow, allowing the skin to appear bright, radiant and awake. Because caffeine constricts the skin, coffee gives your complexion a firm, tight appearance, while reducing puffiness. Coffee also has astringent properties, which aid in the shrinking of pores and regulation of sebum. The fine grind of Espresso offers a mild exfoliation that gently sloughs off dirt, oil and bacteria.

How to use:  Creating an application technique that works for your skin will get you one step closer to a beautiful complexion.

Mixing The Clay

Step 1: Start with approx 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon of clay in a clay face mask bowl or any small non-metal bowl.

Step 2: Slowly add 1/4 teaspoon of room temperature or warm water and mix with a non-metal spoon.

Step 3: Continue adding small amounts of water and mixing until a creamy mud-like consistency is reached. Some clays need more water and some need less, so always begin with just a little water and continue to check the consistency. Be sure to mix well to a smooth clay paste.