Natural clay face masks
A clay face mask for oily, combination or tired skin, with pink, green, ghassoul and charcoal clays alongside glow and hydrating masks. A clay mask with green clay or charcoal suits oily skin, while drier skin prefers pink clay or a hydrating natural face mask.
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Choosing a clay face mask
A clay face mask absorbs excess oil and lifts dirt from the surface of the skin, leaving it feeling clean and smooth. Washing your face does much of the same, so a mask earns its place as a weekly reset. Green and charcoal clays are the most absorbent and suit oily skin, while pink and kaolin clays are gentler for dry or sensitive skin. Wild Rising Skincare makes purify, detox, and hibiscus and rose hip clay masks, and BristolMade makes an organic green clay mask. Apply a mask to clean skin, avoid the eye area and follow with moisturiser, as clay can leave skin feeling dry. Every mask here met our standard on ingredients and transparency.
Powder clay masks and ghassoul
Powder masks are mixed with water or a floral water just before use, so they keep for longer without added preservatives. Dalia Botanique makes ghassoul and colloidal oatmeal, and pink clay and rosehip powder masks, and SKNFED makes a charcoal detox powder mask and a glow powder mask. Mix a teaspoon to a smooth paste, apply a thin layer and rinse before it cracks. Many people use a clay mask for pores and blackheads, because it soaks up the oil that makes pores look bigger.
A natural face mask for glow and hydration
A natural face mask for dry or dull skin uses fruit extracts, oils or soothing botanicals instead of clay. SKNFED makes an organic blueberry glow mask, Flawless makes a hydrating and soothing facial mask, and Maysama makes a green rooibos brightening mask. Dead Sea Dream makes a purifying mineral mud mask. A hydrating face mask suits winter skin and long flights, when skin can feel tight. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
Gift sets and the rest of your routine
Wild Rising Skincare and BristolMade make clay mask gift sets, Dalia Botanique makes a clay face mask collection and SKNFED makes face mask trio minis for travel. Cleanse first with Cleansers, follow the mask with Toners & Mists, and finish with a moisturiser from Face Creams. Healthy Skin has more for a simple routine.
Common questions
How often should you use a clay face mask?
Once or twice a week suits most skin. Oily skin can manage twice, while dry or sensitive skin is better with once or a gentler pink clay.
Should you let a clay mask dry completely?
No. Rinse it off when it starts to feel tight but before it cracks all over, which can leave skin feeling dry.
Which clay mask suits oily skin?
Green clay and charcoal are the most absorbent and suit oily or combination skin. Follow with a light moisturiser.
Can you use a face mask on sensitive skin?
Yes. Choose pink or kaolin clay or a soothing hydrating mask, and patch test first. Avoid masks with strong fragrance or grains.
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