A classic beauty product used to clean, smooth, and brighten hair and skin is the clay mask. They are often used to reduce excess oil (also known as sebum) on the face and get rid of pollutants that clog pores. Clay masks are popular among people with oily or acne-prone skin. Different skin types require different kinds of clay masks. Clay masks are made from different types of clay that are believed to absorb oil and bacteria, leaving the user with clearer, cleaner skin. The clays used in clay masks usually have a negative pH, while our skin has a slightly positive pH. Here are the four important benefits of using clay masks. 

1. Acne Fighter 

Acne is accompanied by redness, dullness, and irritation of the skin. In addition to being incredibly soothing and pleasant, using a clay mask on new breakouts can help get them under control by eradicating the bacteria that causes acne. A clay mask detoxifies your pores while removing bacteria to stop breakouts in the future and cleaning it from the surface of your skin to stop it from penetrating.

2. Oil Absorbing

Every type of skin can benefit from clay masks. They have oil-absorbing qualities, making them ideal for skin that tends to be greasy. If you want to test any clay mask, start with one produced with white clay or kaolin clay because they are extremely gentle and soft on your skin.

3. Boosts Circulation

Clay masks, especially those made with bentonite clay (one of the most popular forms), can improve the flow of oxygen and blood to your skin cells and the circulation of blood beneath your skin. This increases collagen production, promotes skin regeneration, and gives your skin a more radiant, youthful appearance.

4. Draws Out Skin Impurities

Your skin absorbs a number of impurities every day, including dirt, pollution, and other pollutants.  In your pores, clay mask molecules attach to toxins and draw them to the surface, where they are then lifted away and removed.

Not all masks are effective, and none can treat the underlying conditions that may be causing your skin symptoms. To choose the best clay mask for your skin type, have a talk with your dermatologist.