Masque 103 is best for normal to oily or problem, acneic skin. This version has a higher concentration of clay making it more detoxifying and clearing. (Masque 105 is better for true-dry and sensitive skin. With a lesser concentration of clay, it is perfect for cleaning out the pores of even the most sensitive skin. Even if you have true-dry (oil-dry) skin, you can always use a good deep cleaning.) All skin types can benefit from the circulatory acceleration that comes from using a clay mask.
Masque 103 can be used in several ways:
- As a mask, covering the entire face and left on for 15 minutes, once to several times per week. *Remember to keep the mask moist by spraying with water or toner. See link to How to use a Clay Mask below.
- As a spot treatment, dotted on the blemish at night before bed and left on while you sleep. If the spot is medium to small without a lot of infection, this dotting method can really reduce its size overnight.
- For an extra-strength cleanser, mix equal parts clay mask with your cleansing milk, gel, or wash creme and cleanse as you normally do (apply/massage/rinse).
Essential ingredients:
- 3 clays:
- Montmorillonite (France)—detoxifies, oxygenates
- Bentonite (France)—purifying, clearing
- Kaolin (China)—balances oil secretions, purifying, clearing
- Borneol—purifying, clearing
- Sage—detoxifies, antisepticizes
- Essential oil of orange—astringent, antisepticizes
- Wild thyme extract—decongests, antisepticizes
- Essential oils of lemon and lime—astringent, toning
- Yonka “Quintessence” (essential oils of thyme, lavender, cypress, geranium, and rosemary)—purifying, balancing
Directions for use:
Use clay once a week. If you have a lot of breakout, mask 2-3x per week.
- Apply this aromatic cleansing mask in a thick layer to the entire face after cleansing or after using Gommage
- Leave on about 15 minutes
- Apply mask and immediately spray your toner liberally over entire face
- After 5 minutes or so (whenever you feel the clay start to dry), you will need to spray again and can either use your Yonka toner or get a spray bottle and fill with filtered (clean) water
- Keep mask moist until you remove it
- After 15-20 minutes, remove mask with tepid, room temperature water (never hot or cold)
- After pat-drying your skin, spray the toner and apply your moisturizer
For more information, see:
- Help For Breakouts
- Advanced Steps for Cleansing
- How to use a Clay Mask—Important Instructions This has important information and more detailed instructions on how best to use Masque 103 or any clay-based mask.
