Do you wear a clay mask weekly? In your opinion what mask has the most "SUCK" ability?
What is everyones opinion on Clay Masks?
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Most people here seem to like the QED French Green Clay Mask
It seems clay masks are similar to alum blocks in that they're offered in a wide range of prices for basically the same thing. You just have to try it to be convinced. It feels great but the real benefit shows in your skin condition after use.
The little clay mask treatment from Art of Shaving is the best I've ever used.
It's sold in a little tiny "6 pack" and it's pricey.
Opening the odd little bottles is an exercise in patience and caution. But it feels fantastic and makes a real difference.
They push for applying it after you shave. Leaves your face looking rosy, clean and very smooth.
Whenever I use it, my girlfriend always spots it and says "did you use your clay mask today?"
It doesn't seem advisable to use more than once a week or so. It's about $10 per treatment and while not particularly harsh, I don't think frequent use would be wise.
It's sold in a little tiny "6 pack" and it's pricey.
Opening the odd little bottles is an exercise in patience and caution. But it feels fantastic and makes a real difference.
They push for applying it after you shave. Leaves your face looking rosy, clean and very smooth.
Whenever I use it, my girlfriend always spots it and says "did you use your clay mask today?"
It doesn't seem advisable to use more than once a week or so. It's about $10 per treatment and while not particularly harsh, I don't think frequent use would be wise.
I have two questions about clay mask treatments:
1) What is it that are supposed to do? and
2) Just how metrosexual do you have to be in order to try this?
1) What is it that are supposed to do? and
2) Just how metrosexual do you have to be in order to try this?
Basically, clay masks are a cleaner. They supposedly absorb oils that carry dead cells and other gunk on the skin's surface and in pores. I've read claims of "providing minerals" but I'm not buying that. I've found a weekly mask to be a part of my skin care regimen that improves my complexion.
I have two questions about clay mask treatments:
1) What is it that are supposed to do? and
2) Just how metrosexual do you have to be in order to try this?
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1) I wish I could offer a verbose, prosaic response to what they're supposed to do. I suppose it does indeed remove some dirt and oils. All I know is my face feels fantastic afterward and my girlfriend spots the difference right away.
2) If you're in here, you're already spending a lot more time and energy on your appearance than most men. I have a friend who shaves with a disposable and lathers up with Lever 2000. He would find a mask way too "girly."
But yeah, if it freaks you out to have a mask on your face for 20 minutes a week, maybe it's not for you. I think it's worth it.
You don't have to read Red Book while you're wearing it.
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I've used Origins charcoal mask, Queen Helene's mint julep, Lush's Mask of Magnaminty, and a few asian brands. For the most part, they all do their job fairly well.
The best mask I have ever tried (and currently use) is Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. This thing is like putting a vacuum on your skin! It's so powerful that it gives you a 'drunken glow' look since it draws so much blood to your face for about 20 minutes after wearing the mask. The best part is that it's cheap! It's less than $10 for a pound of it at Whole Foods.
There are two major downsides to it though. I wouldn't reccommend this to people with sensitive skin because it can be really drying. The second is that it comes in a powder form. You have to mix it yourself using about a 1:1 ratio of clay and water.
The best mask I have ever tried (and currently use) is Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. This thing is like putting a vacuum on your skin! It's so powerful that it gives you a 'drunken glow' look since it draws so much blood to your face for about 20 minutes after wearing the mask. The best part is that it's cheap! It's less than $10 for a pound of it at Whole Foods.
There are two major downsides to it though. I wouldn't reccommend this to people with sensitive skin because it can be really drying. The second is that it comes in a powder form. You have to mix it yourself using about a 1:1 ratio of clay and water.
I have two questions about clay mask treatments:
1) What is it that are supposed to do? and
2) Just how metrosexual do you have to be in order to try this?
I've had good experiences with these, especially soothing my head after a rough shave....but I always feel like I'm losing manpoints for every second it's on.
Next up, cold cream + curlers while wearing my floral print housecoat.
I currently have some mud from H2O plus. Nice blue color. Very good stuff. Feels great when it's on, and complexion noticeably brighter afterwards. When it runs out I'll buy the QED clay.
I used bentonite clay until I got bored. That worked really well got it off of ebay
I tried some green clay I got from the local organic store, but after using it a few times, I didn't see any real benefit. It is an interesting experience to wear these masks while they dry, but it didn't do anything for my skin.
I have a pound of this. My wife has used it twice and gives it great reviews. I'm going to break down and give it a test drive this weekend.
I like the QED french clay and also the Burt's Bees pore refining mask. The Burt's Bees mask contains eucalyptus and/or menthol so it tingles a bit. Also the mix is not as smooth as QED so the application has more of a exfoliating effect.
Just started using a weekly QED french green clay w/rose Thayers as the water base and have noticed a decrease in redness/ingrown hairs.
Finally tried it this weekend. This marked my wife's third use and my first. My skin looks/feels great. I'll likely partake of a clay mask once a week.
It feels good, too.....especially the first time. I probably imagined it sucking out the gunk from my pores.
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I'm very interested! I would love to find out more inforamtion related to this topic. Thanks in advance.
me too, I need more detailed info
me too, I need more detailed info
