Review of QED MAN French Green Clay.....

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010114.JPG

Gents,
First let me say, when this product first arrived, I was somewhat disappointed.... not just that it came in a plain plastic bag - but ::Gasp:: it was a powder! Well... what the heck do I do with this stuff? Ahhh what a mess, what a pain, and what a mistake having bought this stuff. I began reading the 2 page leaflet that came with the clay, and still, was wildly unimpressed - especially when I found out I had to mix the stuff on my own (what a pain in the neck) AND that it was recommended to use QED DaVinci water. Well - I had tried the DaVinci water, and really enjoyed it - and thought to myself - no friggin' way am I going to waste this lovely stuff on some meterosexual clay! Oh the humanity!

Well - I mixed the powder up with some bottled water - as per the instructions recommend - and albeit a touch messy and inconvenient, it really wasn't too bad at all. Well - I slathered the stuff on.... and well - I was shocked. Other "muds" and clays - you apply, and they dry, leave a "film" then you wash them off.... not QED French Clay - this stuff is like having paper Mache dry on your face, I mean it REALLY feels thick and rich as if you have a thick layer of leather on your face. The first time I used this product - I found it to be very awkward, and I wasn't comfortable. After the 30 minutes or so passed, I washed the stuff off my face thinking "uhhh ok." THEN it set it.... wow.... my face feels weird. I didn't think too much of it, went to bed, then woke up the next morning... WOW did my face look incredible, and my skin felt superb! Hot damn - maybe this isn't such junk after all?

Well I had used the Zirh many times in the past - and I sure thought it was halfway decent stuff - but it was complete trash compared to the QED French Clay - suffice to say - it got my attention. I began farting around with Olive oil - applying a thin layer to both of my forearms, letting it sink it, then applying both "masks" to my forearms - and the QED simply embarrassed the Zirh every time. I had taken pics (some will show a bottle of olive oil in them) however the pics of my tests didn't show anything so I will leave them out.

After having used and enjoyed this clay mask - I decided to sacrifice some of my sacred QED DaVinci water - and try the mask out with the clay powder - DaVinci water mix tonight.

Clay Powder and DaVinci H20
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010115.JPG

Measuring out 1/2 tablespoon of powder for the mask
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010116.JPG

Putting it in a tea cup...
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010117.JPG

Adding 3/4 tablespoon of DaVinci Water (Oh the humanity!)
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010118.JPG

The mix begins....
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010119.JPG

Mmmmm... chunky
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010120.JPG

Almost there....
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010121.JPG

Finished QED French Clay on the fore-finger, black betonite/mix Zirh clay on middle finger
(color/consistency difference)
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010122.JPG

Mad professors lab....
http://badgerandblade.com/pics/QEDMASK/P1010123.JPG

Well once I tried this clay with DaVinci water - I became a total convert... while the clay cleanses, detoxifies and exfoliates, the DaVinci water moisturizes, tones, and conditions. Truly an incredible combo - and good lord does it smell amazing! What a truly royal experience to kick back - relax and enjoy the incredible fragrance of DaVinci water, coupled with the relaxing "mask" effect of the clay. This has quickly become my favorite product of the QED man line, and at only $9 for ONE FULL POUND - even with the use of DaVinci water, it is an incredible value. A world class product at a rock bottom price, but then again, this is expected from Charles at QED.

I WILL be enjoying this fine product at LEAST once per week - and I highly suggest you join me! You skin, and your blood pressure will thank me... as few things are more relaxing than this wonderful product from QED! Give it a try, and let us know what you think!

[joel]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :a47:

BOOOOO!

[gage0921]

Im sold.....my next order will defenitly contain this.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

this isn't Kiwi lime green polish on my face....don't hate because I'm beautiful...

You can put you mix in an ait tight container, like a tupperware bowl and shake the fire out of it and get a great mix and it will store, too. If you find it dry after a week just add a couple of drops of water until the right consistency comes back or add more powder and mix.

[joel]

this isn't Kiwi lime green polish on my face....don't hate because I'm beautiful...

You can put you mix in an ait tight container, like a tupperware bowl and shake the fire out of it and get a great mix and it will store, too. If you find it dry after a week just add a couple of drops of water until the right consistency comes back or add more powder and mix.

That right there is a ladies man.... :ladysman:

[Austin]

Joel, that is one scary picture of you! :001_tt2: Nevertheless, thanks for the review. I have been wondering about clay. I have seen it on Charles' website for quite some time. Time to place an order.

[fisherc]

If you don't like the hassle of mixing the clay with hydrosol water you can buy them "pre mixed" in a tube from http://www.naprodis.com. I think the product they have presmixed is green clay and lavender hydrosol water. It's very convenient. French Green Clay is more specifically called Green Illite. If you like this type of clay you should also try Rhassoul clay. It is more expensive but has even greater skin benefits. You can buy bulk clays (Illite, Rhassoul, Bentonite, etc) like what QED sells from http://www.mountainroseherbs.com as well.

Chris

[methodshaving.com]

I will second chris on the mountain rose herbs site. Fanatasic service and fantastic products. My 1lb of green clay is a year old and will probably last half a life time.

[gage0921]

Just received my QED clay today and im about to give it a go........let you guys know how it works out, hopefully good because the feathers tonite really tore me:sad:

[Nick]

Hmm, Sean, I'm no expert, but if it were me, I'd probably let the skin recover a little before I masked it. The mask is very healthy, but it can tax the skin a little. If you've already got some wicked razor rash, I'd hold off if I were you. Maybe apply something that's more healing, rather than the mask.

-Nick

[gage0921]

No rash.....just a nick or two, thats what I call getting tore up:biggrin:

[gage0921]

This was my first time masking so I have nothing to go on but the experience was nice and it was enjoyable to have the scent linger for so long. Only thing I noticed at first was how soft my skin was but this morning my skin did look dramatically different. It was a enjoyable experience to say the least and it was neat how you could feel the clay litterally sucking out dirt and oil. Highly reccomended!!!!!

[roughrider]

This was my first time masking so I have nothing to go on but the experience was nice and it was enjoyable to have the scent linger for so long. Only thing I noticed at first was how soft my skin was but this morning my skin did look dramatically different. It was a enjoyable experience to say the least and it was neat how you could feel the clay litterally sucking out dirt and oil. Highly reccomended!!!!!


I got a bag from mountainroseherbs.com. I also got some of their Rasoul clay. I hope to try them in the coming weeks.

[Nick]

Sean,

Glad to hear you like it. It definitely does seem to get the job done.

RR,

Let us know how that goes. I'm really interested to hear how well clays (other than green) work.

-Nick

[Cliff]

Do you folks use the clay mask prior to a shave or after ? Does it make a difference ?

[roughrider]

Do you folks use the clay mask prior to a shave or after ? Does it make a difference ?


I am personally going to use it at night so not anywhere near close to shave time. I don't think you'll see that great of a difference. Make sure to work the clay well when applying it.

[Justso]

All I can say is wow. Charles wasn't kidding when he said this stuff will "suck the crap out of your face." MAN! When I mixed it up and slathered it on, it took about a minute for the sucking to begin and man, i felt like my face was being pulled off the bone. No joke. No exaggeration. No embellishment. This stuff will floor you. Excellent product. I had used Zirh prior to this stuff and the Zirh is going in the garbage can. For $8.95 a pound, this stuff is rock bottom, bargain basement cost. Even after 30 minutes on my face, I washed it off and my face still feels a little drawn after the whole ordeal.

Do yourself a favor and make your next QED order complete with the French Green clay.

By the way, I did some research on "French Green Clay" and there are a litany of health benefits from it. One being a benefit to the lymph glands.

Great stuff! :w00t:

[gage0921]

Im actually claying as I type.....good stuff.

[marshiano]

Hello, I'm pretty new here, but I have a question regarding the QED French Clay. I used it for the first time tonight and it left my face looking like it was sunburned. My forehead began to sting as soon as the mask began to harden on my face. After I rinsed it, my whole face was red. Anyone had this experience? I used DaVinci water with the clay.

Regards,
Marion

[ouch]

Excellent, if somewhat frightening, review. Never in a million years would I have guessed that this was a do it yourself kit.

That bag looks like a lifetime supply, so I think I'll wait until it makes it into the Scotto sampler pack.:drool:

[Justso]

Marion,

Yes. My face is pinkish red when the I wash off the clay mask, and Charles said that's pretty normal due to the blood rushing to your face. However, I don't believe your face should feel sunburned. That doesn't seem normal. Are you sure it just wasn't flushed red and a bit sensitive?

Usually, once I rinse off the clay mask, I make sure to rinse my face with cold water and then go lay back down on my bed in front of a fan blowing on my face (usually this puts me to sleep in the evening).

If you feel a bit uneasy/uncomfortable with the mask, I'd email Charles at QED and tell him about your experience and I'm sure he can give you some direction

[mrob]

Hmmm. . .read this review initially some months back, but am glad it got bumped back up. Maybe I'll give it a try!

[TraderJoe]

This is not your average "powder-puff" clay mask. This stuff is the REAL DEAL. If there are ANY impurities lurking beneath your skin, this will remove all of it. I don't know if this stuff is guaranteed to remove impurties, but it probably could be. The whole experience was very relaxing, from mixing the slurry, to sitting back while it dried, to the feeling as though a new layer of skin had just surfaced.

Note: I did not have any facial flushing after using this. During use, your skin will feel as though its being tightened as the clay dried, but this is part of the relaxation aspect of using the mask.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[htownmmm]

Will this now lead to CAD- clay acquisition disorder?


Marty

[TraderJoe]

Will this now lead to CAD- clay acquisition disorder?


Marty

possibly, but I'm pretty confident that I've got the creme da- le creme :001_cool:

[htownmmm]

possibly, but I'm pretty confident that I've got the creme da- le creme :001_cool:


When has that ever stopped us from spending more? :wink:


Marty

[TraderJoe]

When has that ever stopped us from spending more? :wink:


Marty


:lol: so true....

[Ashe]

I will be mailing QED today to get shipping rates of their products to Europe and try his sticks, tubs and clay out.

One of the disadvantages of living in Europe is that it often takes 1 to 2 weeks before shipments arrive out of the US. Not a single store in Belgium has decent products (except for one or two) like the creams and other things that are reviewed over here so I'll have to make a habit from directly ordering from the US into Europe. I could always let the shipments go to my employers office in Atlanta but even then I'll have to wait until I get there (typically once every 4 to 6 months) which is too long. When I have my mind set to trying something out, I want it immediately (a week or 2 will do as well) and not having to wait months and months in a row.

Damnit, I should have never stumbled upon this forum... I hate you guys! :biggrin:

[ladyintheroom]

LOL, you boys have motivated me. I have several clays as I make my own bath products and honestly I did not even think to use the clay as a mask. Well I did the mask with the french green clay and holy moly did that thing draw out everything. I have oily skin and it made me feel like I needed to moisturize afterwards. I don't think a person with dry skin would tolerate this mask very well. If I use this clay again I would use some chamomile tea or herbal infusion (comfrey comes to mind) as the liquid. That should make the mask soothing as well as drawing. Next I will try the Moroccan red clay, then the bentonite, and then the kaolin each with various infusions. Suddenly this is very interesting.
By the way a nice site for clays and herbs is herbalcom.com very good prices and 5$ for shipping no matter the size of the order. I have bought things there several times and have never been disappointed.
J

[ada8356]

Just got some of the clay in yesterday (along with some other STUFF (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=76486&postcount=61)) and used for the first time last night.

Anyone know how often you can use this stuff? Cuz I think I'll want to use it every night!

I mixed it with Da Vinci water so I could get a 'base line'. Next time I will try it with some bottled water to see if I can tell any difference.

I didn't have burning during, or flushing after, but while the clay was on my face you could certainly feel it getting tight! Almost to a point of not being comfortable.

This morning my skin IS very soft and balanced.

A+ product. And for $8.95!? Are you kidding me?

[TraderJoe]

I try to use it once per weeek.

Glad to see you like it.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Aaron,

I used to use the QED Clay once a week. I think it will be too much on your face to use daily.

I have sinced switched to the Nancy Boy Replenishing Face Mask. It has cucumber extract in it along with french green clay. And it is gentle enough to use everyday. It goes on much lighter then the QED clay, almost transparent with a tint of green from the clay.

I use it everyday before I shower in the evening. After the shower, I normally spray on some cucumber toner from Bella Luce and apply some Nancy Boy Daily Face Moisturizer, also cucumber scented. I am good for a relaxing evening.

I reserve the QED clay for when I need a heavy-duty skin replenishment, like after a day of fishing or working all day in the yard.

Just personal preference.

Cheers,
Richard
Up the Road from you in Plano

[boboakalfb]

I use it once a week as well...just used it last night in fact. Makes my face feel great. Might have to try those NB products for the off days.

[ada8356]

Hello Aaron,

I used to use the QED Clay once a week. I think it will be too much on your face to use daily.

I have sinced switched to the Nancy Boy Replenishing Face Mask. It has cucumber extract in it along with french green clay. And it is gentle enough to use everyday. It goes on much lighter then the QED clay, almost transparent with a tint of green from the clay.

I use it everyday before I shower in the evening. After the shower, I normally spray on some cucumber toner from Bella Luce and apply some Nancy Boy Daily Face Moisturizer, also cucumber scented. I am good for a relaxing evening.

I reserve the QED clay for when I need a heavy-duty skin replenishment, like after a day of fishing or working all day in the yard.

Just personal preference.

Cheers,
Richard
Up the Road from you in Plano

Richard,

I recently tried a sample of NB toning face mask and really enjoyed it. Maybe it would be a good idea to leave the QED for periodic treatment and use the NB more often.

Thanks

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Bob and Aaron,

Yes, that is a good choice. Reserve the QED clay for occasional use and use the NB mask daily.

Right after my morning shave, I apply Neutrogena sunblock lotion. So by the end of the day around 700pm or so, I am ready to get the day's "grime" off my face. So I use some Neutrogena Daily Face Scrub to wash off the sunblock, leave my face wet and apply the NB mask. I lay down for about 30minutes just to unwind and then shower afterwards. My sound machine is on in the background with ocean waves! It is relaxing at the end of a work day.

I suggested to Eric at NB to market a daily face scrub to complement their daily mild facial cleanser (which I use every morning prior to shaving) and a cucumber toner as well. We will see.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[dustind]

Anyone using this that has dry skin? I'd be hip to give this a whirl but I already have really dry skin. Any comments on moisterizers for after the treatment?

[19george]

I don't have dry skin, but I do find that the green clay is a bit drying, even with use of the Da Vinci Water. I have the MaleFace moisturizer that I apply after the Green Clay. It works really well. BTW Charles does recommend that people use something after the clay treatment to moisturize the skin.

Maybe you should also look into changing your face wash. Something that is more mild and moisturizes. Maybe an olive oil soap, or a soap with shea butter. I use Papoutsanis olive oil soap and find it fantastic (and cheap too at $1.35 for a 250gr. bar).

[rusirius]

Good Grief... Seems I can't go more then a day or two of reading these forums that I don't find something else I just have to order... :eek: Ordered a pound of clay and a 9oz of Da Vinci to go with it. Also ordered up a bottle of the QED Aftershave Conditioner. Looks like a good product and pretty inexpensive to boot...

[dustind]

I couldn't find it on the site to order, except for one spot that did not have a link. Is it a phone in order?

[Tinzien]

https://qedusa.com/form/

Type in what you want in the comments section and Charles will take good care of you. :)

[roughrider]

I bought mine from Mountain Rose Herbs. I also bought the Rhassoul clay which is also very good.


http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.php

[letterk]

This stuff is a cross between http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3960 and http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3962 for your http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3963. It will suck out more http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3959 than you can imagine.

After the required 30 minutes, my skin was squeaky clean and fresh. I'm not sure my skin has ever been this clean before. It did turn my skin a little red, but after a little http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3965 and a good night sleep, it was gone by http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3964.

Be warned, it feels like http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3961.

[dustind]

Now that's a visual description.

[6jokers]

Also ordered up a bottle of the QED Aftershave Conditioner. Looks like a good product and pretty inexpensive to boot...

It seems I'm always finding a mention of something from QED that I can't manage to find on the site. What can you tell me about the aftershave conditioner? I'm especially interested in a scent description.

[Justso]

Just clay masked tonight again w/the QED French Green Clay...

This stuff is so awesome & relaxing that it's obscene. Everytime I do the clay mask, I feel like a new man. Just awesome stuff. :drool:

[Dennis]

It seems I'm always finding a mention of something from QED that I can't manage to find on the site. What can you tell me about the aftershave conditioner? I'm especially interested in a scent description.

There was a flyer with a description of the product in my last order from QED. 2 oz for $6.50 was the price I think. It is unscented but does have some scent from the essential oils (rosemary and geranium, I think...). I think Charles was recently testing the formulation before rolling it out for sale which is why some gents have it and it is not on the site yet.

Dennis

[mark the shoeshine boy]

I love the stuff !!!!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2969

[6jokers]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[TimmyBoston]

How does the mask work at fighting acne?

Mark, I love your post, always great for a laugh! :biggrin: :lol: :biggrin:

[letterk]

I've used this with the Da Vinci water and SCS hydrosols. Any other fluids work well?

[boboakalfb]

I've used this with the Da Vinci water and SCS hydrosols. Any other fluids work well?
I usually use Thayers Rose WH or Thayers Lavender WH...or Combo...

[TimmyBoston]

How long before the redness fades?

I just got my clay today, and I just tried it out. My skin feels great, taught, clean, well-moisturized, but it also feels sunburned. How long before the redness dies down.

I probably should mention, I have rather sensitive skin. Has anybody else with sensitive skin used this product.

Should I use a moisturizer after use? Or not?

[TimmyBoston]

Ok, after about 20 minutes the redness totally disapated. And my skin feels soft and supple. This stuff is truly wonderful!

[boboakalfb]

Should I use a moisturizer after use? Or not?
I do...I believe Charles recommends it as well...

[joel]

I've used this with the Da Vinci water and SCS hydrosols. Any other fluids work well?

Apple Cider Vinegar is actually the best fluid to use.

[rikrdo]

Apple Cider Vinegar is actually the best fluid to use.

You are Serious ??:confused:

[surprisingly]

I just got my shipment of French green clay in from Mountain Rose Herbs. 1lb. of clay for $8! It was unreal. It felt like my skin was being sucked by a vacuum cleaner, but when I washed it off, my face was truly BBS. I didn't get any redness, but right before I washed the clay off, I made the mistake of stretching my face to watch the mask crack. Well, those tiny cracks caused tiny cuts on my lips which are just now, a day later, going away. I will definitely recommend this stuff to all of my friends who will heartily laugh in my face and call me a sissy. I don't care, it's awesome!

DON'T put it too close to your lips, DON'T stretch your face when the mask is hard, DO follow up with an exfoliant scrub to leave your skin feeling magnificent.

[letterk]

I'm not sure I'd follow up the mask with a scrub. I mean, your face has already taken a beating. Why kick it while it's down?

[surprisingly]

The only reason I did was because after using the mask, I kept rubbing my skin and could tell that it was softer and smoother, but I still had some dead skin keeping it from feeling BBS. I suppose you could exfoliate before the mask. YMMV!

[letterk]

Yes, I understand what you mean. I also notice some dead skin when I'm done. I'm usually just able to wash it away with some very light scrubbing.

[moses]

I'm usually just able to wash it away with some very light scrubbing.

Which is different from exfolliating, how? :wink:

[TimmyBoston]

Which is different from exfolliating, how? :wink:

Scrubbing is much more macho.

[letterk]

Well, it's not even really scrubbing. More of a rubbing. :biggrin:

[wildman]

i have started using REN's multi mineral detox mask due to good reviews and recommendations and i have to say that it is awesome. after it dries, you rub it off, which probably has an added benefit to exfoliation. it is expensive tho, but seems to be the only product that may have an effect on blackheads. it is a kaolin based product, but has lots of ingredients. do you think that a cheaper clay, such as the QED clay would be similar??

i have also used a natural oceanic clay which is nice and also the anthony deep pore cleansing clay, which is kaolin and bentonite based but contains a lot of ingredients. it stings mildly when applied. i have to say that the REN mask is the best i have tried, but i would like to compare with the QED clay.

[TimmyBoston]

i have started using REN's multi mineral detox mask due to good reviews and recommendations and i have to say that it is awesome. after it dries, you rub it off, which probably has an added benefit to exfoliation. it is expensive tho, but seems to be the only product that may have an effect on blackheads. it is a kaolin based product, but has lots of ingredients. do you think that a cheaper clay, such as the QED clay would be similar??

i have also used a natural oceanic clay which is nice and also the anthony deep pore cleansing clay, which is kaolin and bentonite based but contains a lot of ingredients. it stings mildly when applied. i have to say that the REN mask is the best i have tried, but i would like to compare with the QED clay.

I haven't found this to be particularly effective with blackheads. It helps yes, but it won't pull all of them from your face. Biore Pore Strips are the best thing I've found for blackheads.

But that aside, I have used Nancy Boy Revitalizing Mask (French Green Clay is an ingredient) but it doesn't work as well as the QED and the QED is so much cheaper. Your face feels firmer, invigorated, clean, moisturized and refleshed. It really is something everyone should have for their face. Especially at $8.95 a pound, can't beat the price.

[Jim]

We have so many new members I thought I would bump this one back up.

This is my source for Hydrosols and clay (http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.php)

I use the Rhassoul clay with rose and lavender Hydrosols for my dry skin.

Enjoy

(Sorry Doc)

[rikrdo]

Nice one, Jim.
I (we...Wifey went with me) just had my / our 1st mask last weekend.
Man !!
That was cool.
I didnt know what to expect, but when it was over....
my mug felt and looked awesome.
Color....in the middle of winter. :cool:

[netsurfr]

If you don't like the hassle of mixing the clay with hydrosol water you can buy them "pre mixed" in a tube from http://www.naprodis.com. I think the product they have presmixed is green clay and lavender hydrosol water. It's very convenient. French Green Clay is more specifically called Green Illite. If you like this type of clay you should also try Rhassoul clay. It is more expensive but has even greater skin benefits. You can buy bulk clays (Illite, Rhassoul, Bentonite, etc) like what QED sells from http://www.mountainroseherbs.com as well.

Chris

mountainroseherbs has a nice selection but seems to charge considerable amounts for shipping.
have you had a different experience?
Steve

[019]

are all french green clay created equal? is there any difference, say, between the stuff from QED and the mountain rose herb stuff? if not, i might be able to find some locally :biggrin:

[Jim]

Undoubtedly you can find cosmetic clay locally, another option for using hydro sols are chamomile tea or just plain water, Are you in China? I think you may be our first member there!

[019]

yup, sure am in china. that's why it's hard for me to get anything DE-related. i had to get a friend who was visiting from the states to bring me my complete "starter kit" :biggrin: i'll have to look around, but i'm sure there should be some french green clay locally. there's just a matter of price too :mad: i've found some imported products can cost up to twice as much as in the states! :eek:

[TraderJoe]

Undoubtedly you can find cosmetic clay locally, another option for using hydro sols are chamomile tea or just plain water, Are you in China? I think you may be our first member there!

:yesnod: Whole foods has the bentonite and french green in their bulk herbs and spices aisle.

[019]

:yesnod: Whole foods has the bentonite and french green in their bulk herbs and spices aisle.

what i wouldn't do for a whole foods locally *sigh*

[hyperwarp]

LOL....have only been "doing this for less than 2 weeks" and already have 2 orders into QED.

Now keep a little text doc on my desktop which i open & minimize while surfing the "shaving sites". The doc in named "NextQEDorder" & it makes it real easy to cut text like "French Green Clay" or "Da Vinci Water" out of a Forum post & then paste it into "NextQEDorder"...

In fact am finding this Forum in general to be a goldmine of info about skincare, a topic which most guys aren't really too up on (traditionally).

[TstebinsB]

We have so many new members I thought I would bump this one back up.

This is my source for Hydrosols and clay (http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.php)

I use the Rhassoul clay with rose and lavender Hydrosols for my dry skin.

Enjoy

(Sorry Doc)

Thanks for the site. I just emailed them for some skin care suggestions.

[papasmurf]

can some one please send me a link for this stuff Charles' website from hell is driving me crazy I can not find it any where and I am very interested in trying this clay .

Thanks
Nick

[DoubleE]

can some one please send me a link for this stuff Charles' website from hell is driving me crazy I can not find it any where and I am very interested in trying this clay .

Thanks
Nick

Nick:

On the left side of his site, click on "Other fabulous toiletry products offered by QED". Then, it's the last item under the QEDman [USA] heading.

[letterk]

Or just email Charles. That's what I do. :biggrin:

[papasmurf]

Thanks for the info guys .
we really need to do some thing about that website . ordering from Charles is a job and a half . :lol:

Cant wait to try the stuff it will be my first face mask thank you B&B for yet another AD to add to my list of AD'S


Nick

[Ticman]

I saw the initial pictures of preparing the clay before applying. When I tried the proportions listed 1/2 T clay 3/4 T liquid I didnt' get a smooth mixuture so started adding more liquid and then more clay. Ended up with a rather runny solution which I used and when it dried I thinkit did the job.

Does anyone have good proportions to use and/or what consistency I should strive for?

thanks,
Mike

[mark the shoeshine boy]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2969

I love the stuff....after a weeks worth of the world it feels good to get your skin back to a fine level...be sure to finish it one of charles mist spray....like davinci water or something....

mark tssb

[ucliker]

wow a mask that actually works! well i will definitely give it a shot.

[momo360]

dammit!!!

yet another adventure.

calling Charles...

[DustBow]

wow a mask that actually works

yep, it does, like a Shop-Vac....

[zman1403]

Can someone please post the QED website.

Thanks

[Doc4]

Can someone please post the QED website.

Thanks

Can someone please fix the QED website?









check out the shopping links here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3779

[Mer]

Well I had to try it too.

Just ordered a pound and some Da Vinci water.

Can't wait.

Eric

[Aevum]

i have oily skin and i can basicly drive trucks trough my pores, this stuff will help me ?

[OldSchoolYoungin]

This stuff's marvelous. Another great offering from QED. You're going to buy something else anyway, might as well just buy it from him :thumbup1:

Aevum, I have oily skin and this one helps me quite a lot. It will definitely suck the oil out of your face, maybe even overly so and you may need to apply moisturizer after using it. I slap on a bit of Corn Husker's after the mask and I'm good as new. I even sometimes mix the clay with water and the results are just fine.

[Aevum]

getting QED products to europe, and to spain is a bit problematic and expencive, but i have found a store that carries it, its around 1kg for 2,95 euros, so im gonna try it,

btw, becuase of where i live, alot of the products you mention are hard to get, so i have no clue as what davinchi water is or where to get corn huskers,

[DustBow]

DaVinci water is just a 50/50 blend of rose hydrosol and lavendar hydrosol so you should be able to get those somewhere in Spain

[Aevum]

anyways, i used it today, and it seems that my pores are really full of junk, i could clearly see much darker points in the dry clay where the pores are, the thing is that unless i want my skin to start falling off, i can only use it every 2-3 days, i guess its going to take a while if i want my pores to close,

[WestSideGuy]

Recently received some French Green Clay from QED. Tried it the first time with Da Vinci water. All I can say is wow! Amazing. My face was throbbing as the clay did its wonders.

Tonight I was in the grocery store and spotted and picked up some Apple Cider Vinegar (by Bragg brand about 16 ounces for $3.49). The label describes the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and how "in 400 BC Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used it for its amazing natural cleansing, healing and energizing health qualities." Can't wait to try it and compare.

[Crhis]

Has anyone tried this on other parts of their body?

I have a lot of acne on my shoulders, thinking of giving it a whirl if I can keep them still long enough.

[bsc2009]

in germany i've never seen this clay
does anyone know the ingredient list and can tell me if this is the same?

"Luvos Healing Earth has a tremendous power to absorb and neutralize stomach acids quickly. Luvos is well known for its effective absorption of bacteria, nicotine, caffeinen and other harmful impurities
Ingredients:
Calcium Carbonate, Minerals and trace elements (silica, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, fluoride, manganese, chromium, zinc) 100% Natural Antacid."

http://www.herbalstand.com/herbalproducts/10883/Luvos_Healing_Earth.htm


In German that's called "Heilerde" (translated: healing earth)

[1969Fatboy]

Try this stuff with your next order and you will love it! Once it starts working! WOW!

[burnwood]

How do you not scratch your face off after 10 minutes? Wooo!!!!
Every Friday night me and the wife share this lovely experience.

[momo360]

Every Friday night me and the wife share this lovely experience.

Yeah, I just use the clay as excuse to place orders with charles and get the wife semi-approval mode**



**Semi-approval: reaction of SWMBO where she does not totally go into a frenzy of random tantrums about how one is utterly insane and mentally ill for subscribbing to such an odd hobby... :blushing:

[Jopo]

On the topic of a less appealing purpose for this green clay: I had 2 plantar warts on my feet for almost 2 years. I bought the acid stuff at the drug store and your supposed to use an emery board to file it after showering when it's soft. Tried that for a month, the warts receded a bit but came back full strength. Tried some other stuff, nothing worked. On a whim, I put green clay on a bandage on my foot for ONE NIGHT. When I woke up, the warts had changed colour and were so soft I just cut them out and they're now totally gone. Amazing

[GarageBoy]

Do you really have to use it that often?

[momo360]

Do you really have to use it that often?

Once every 7-10 days is plenty. Once every two weeks is still good, even.

[1969Fatboy]

i have a post on another thread and will give out 4 more samples...of about 3 uses each in a baggy sent usps for free. i enjoy this every 4-5 days. mixed with water works but lavender hydrosol is out of this world. Smoke a pipe of your fav herb or tobacco and lay down with this stuff on your face with no movement, lights dimmed, listening to smooth jazz or better.. the doors with your eyes closed. After Riders on the storm and LA women its time to rinse with warm water. WOW! your face literally pulsates and you can feel your heart beat as this stuff works. I am hoping it is not just me? If you want to try I have 4 more pre packed envelopes... pm me your address and you will experience it!

[careym]

Hi guys 1st post here after lurking for a few months

Has anyone in the UK imported this stuff or know where it can be bought over here?

Cheers

Marc

[Crhis]

I ended up buying a similar product (actually stronger) called Fuller's Earth Clay from herbheaven (http://www.herbheaven.co.uk) - £4.50 for 500g.

[careym]

Cheers Chris.

Would you recomend this stuff then?

[Crhis]

There's a review here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=38142).

[careym]

Thanks.

Have ordered 100g of the Fuller clay and 100g of the green clay to test em both out

[1969Fatboy]

Question to anyone so I dont have to start a new thread. What in your opinion is the best clay? I only have QED and love it especially followed up with thayers lavender!

[burnwood]

I only have this one and so far its seems cool but I really have nothing to compare it to.

[RoyalKooparillo]

I've tried this stuff a few times now (thanks 1969Fatboy!!) and I love it--really does feel like taking a vacuum cleaner to your face!

Last night I tried it using some olive oil on the skin first, and I made the mixture with rose/lavender hydrosol with a couple drops of lavender EO. Awesome! The olive oil really makes my skin feel wonderful afterwards.

Note: Don't get this stuff on your lips!! Will dry/crack them!

Also, (and I found this out the hard way) don't get any of this stuff in your eye! Serious bummer.

[1969Fatboy]

I've tried this stuff a few times now (thanks 1969Fatboy!!) and I love it--really does feel like taking a vacuum cleaner to your face!

Last night I tried it using some olive oil on the skin first, and I made the mixture with rose/lavender hydrosol with a couple drops of lavender EO. Awesome! The olive oil really makes my skin feel wonderful afterwards.

Note: Don't get this stuff on your lips!! Will dry/crack them!

Also, (and I found this out the hard way) don't get any of this stuff in your eye! Serious bummer.

First of all...I am glad you liked it! 2nd...good advice on the olive oil. 3rd...I nearly fell out of my seat after hearing about the lips and eyes:lol: I forgot to tell you that part...Probabably would.....suck:w00t:No pun intended!!!! Wont ask any questions though:biggrin: Enjoy!

[Mottern Man]

After looking at this, I think the "Stranger" they were talking about in grade school was MTSSB. :eek:

[Oldhope]

I am waiting on a shipment of French Green Clay and I have a question.

I read somewhere that after using the mask and washing it off, you should use a toner to clean away the clay residue. I was hoping to buy a toner from wal mart, but it appears that all of those toners are acne astringents whereas the websites selling the clay seem to recommend hydrosols.

My question is: What do I really need to do after using the mask and what products do I need, if any?

[ands]

i've only used peel off masks but i'm thinking of trying FGC. How would you take the mask off though?

[scottydoint]

i've only used peel off masks but i'm thinking of trying FGC. How would you take the mask off though?


Wash off with warm water. you may have to lightly rub off with a washcloth.

[Robby]

I always just shower afterward.

[Oldhope]

I tried this with Apple Cider Vinegar, as Joel mentioned.... HORRIBLE experience! It stank to high heaven, my eyes watered the whole time. The second time I diluted the ACV in some water (1/2 Tbs water, 1/4 Tbs ACV, with 1/2 Tbs french green clay) and it wasn't so bad...

[Doc4]

I've got a pound of this stuff on the way ...

(And a couple jars of Proraso pre/post, a puck of Tabac, a jar of QED cedar/lemon, a bottle of Pashana ... gotta save on shipping, you know.)