Masks that dry on skin cause dehydration and inhibit our skin’s very natural detoxification process. Ironically, clay masks and pore clogging ingredients lead to clogged pores. Optimal water levels are essential for our skin to effectively detoxify itself. The direct result of dehydrated skin is internal congestion, which surpasses the impact of external pollutants. In fact, I would say with certainty, that skin is self-congesting from the inside out not from the outside in as most people believe. By avoiding clay face masks, we can explore superior alternatives for promoting healthy and effective toxin release. Let’s delve into these alternatives now.
What Are The Popular Claims Of A Clay Face Mask?
A clay face mask is a skin care product formulated with various types of clay, such as kaolin, bentonite, or French green clay. These masks are applied to the face and left to dry for a certain period of time before being rinsed off. Clay masks are used for their said ability to absorb excess oil, remove “impurities”, unclog pores, and provide a deep cleansing effect on the skin. They often claim to detoxify, clarify, and improve the overall appearance of the skin.
Why Won’t Clay Detox Your Skin
While clay can be beneficial for internal use to absorb toxins, applying clay as a face mask does not facilitate an effective skin detox. In fact, it will actively shut down our skin’s native ability to cleanse itself.. The notion that clay masks detoxify and remove impurities is misguided. Only well-hydrated skin has the capacity to detox, purify itself, and maintain self-cleansing mechanisms. Using clay face masks actually depletes moisture from our skin, thereby hindering its ability to detoxify. It’s important to prioritize hydration and nourishment for optimal skin health and natural detoxification processes. That is where face packs come in.
What Is A Face Pack?
Packs are a type of mask that does not dry or harden on the skin, hence their name. They come in cream or gel form and are designed to provide continuous hydration throughout their application. Packs not only hydrate but can also gently exfoliate if enzymes are added. Over exfoliation and dehydration are exactly the ways that most people are sabotaging their skin’s natural self elimination process. Hydration and gentle exfoliation are two key elements to promoting self-cleansing skin.
Choose Face Packs, Not Clay Masks
While sun exposure can contribute to pore enlargement and congestion, topical dehydration plays a significant role in these issues. Dirt, makeup, sweat, and oil alone do not naturally cause blackheads and clogged pores. Chronic water deficiency is the deeper reason why skin becomes congested.
The Bottom Line On Do Clay Masks Work?
Our skin is a dynamic multilayered detox organ and stabilized high water levels keep it active. In essence, our skin was designed to be a hallway and not a storage unit . To effectively support this innate function and help it stay clear, it is crucial to prioritize continuous topical hydration. Understanding how to maintain skin hydration is of utmost importance. By maintaining constant hydration, you create an environment that actively supports your skin’s daily detoxification potential and prevents the formation of further problems.
Read the details and phases of a true skin detox in my book: Relearning skincare, The Story of Skin & The New Way. The longest chapter in my book is dedicated to the phases and functions of a true skin detox. Chapter 7: Detoxification A Perfect Healing Response
Topical Dermal Nutrients are immensely powerful in expediting a deep skin detox.
Are you ready to find the power of effective exfoliating with a face pack? Schedule a complimentary consultation today and let me guide you towards a personalized skin care routine tailored to your unique needs.
About the author
I took many wrong turns when I started learning about skin at 19. The more I spent on skincare, equipment, and training, the further I felt from actually helping skin. I was frustrated with only being able to offer temporary and superficial solutions at best. What emerged from the disappointment and turmoil, I now call, The Regenerative Skin Process. Skin Harmonics is a dedicated medical fusion holistic skincare clinic that provides a root cause approach delivering lifetime skin health through medical grade skin care products, new learning, and Deep Pore Cleansing Facials.
