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Let’s Get Muddy!!

It’s that time of year again where the wind is harsh, the temperatures are dropping (okay, well not really here in LA but I know for most of us! Not that I’m rubbing it in), and our skin may be more raw and dry.

It’s important to keep your skin nourished from within (think organic makeup brands!), and consume beauty fat in the form of avocados, acai, flaxseeds, coconuts, etc. Just as important is keeping your body from getting clogged, by way of not ingesting clogging foods, which can prevent your tissues from adequately absorbing the nutrients that you are consuming. Please stay away from all dairy- notice how muscusy and drippy it makes you, and imagine what it is doing to the inside of your body. And of course avoid the obvious culprits: refined starches, refined sugars and excessive meat.

One of my favorite beauty practices is clay masks, which is a time-honored ritual utilized worldwide. When I travel around the world, if I happen upon a beautiful pile of mud, especially on beautiful volcanically-formed islands like the Phillipines, Bora Bora and Hawaii (pictured here. Yes I know, I posted pics from that trip last post too. Apparently I miss my hiking expeditions there!), without hesitation- of course if I’m in a place that it is culturally acceptable and where there isn’t anyone around 🙂 – I will strip down to my bathing suit and cover my whole body in mud. Then let myself dry in the sun like a big walrus!

Bentonite clay in particular is known for its healing properties. As a mask, it will pull impurities and toxins from the skin, refining your skin and cleaning out your pores. The result? Your skin will look more radiant, smooth, and over time more clear. But what is great about the bentonite clay masks is that they will not dry out your skin at the same time they are purifying your pores.

A feeling of tightness is common, and leaving them on for half an hour is good. I try to do one mask a week.

There are lots of other good things that can be added to masks. But for a basic bentonite clay mask, if you can get your hands on some bentonite clay, mix 2 tablespoons of bentonite clay with 2 tablespoons of water right in your hands. Spread over the whole face, but be sure to avoid the delicate eye area and around your mouth- don’t eat your mask! (Bentonite clay can be ingested for detoxification purposes, but it is a deeper detox that is not recommended for those just starting out, otherwise toxicity can actually compound in your system). You can add additional clay or water as needed to adjust the thickness.

Remove the mask with lukewarm water after it has dried thoroughly. Pat skin dry. There are commercial ones you can try also. The Jack Black Deep Detox Clay Mask and Spot Treatment is decent, at $25. It is paraben-free and fragrance-free. There’s one I really like that someone in Beverly Hills gave me, but it was in a sample bottle and I am not sure where they sell it. I will try to track it down and will share if I do.

Okay see you back here soon! Have a great day. Maybe have a mud adventure tonight!!

Love, Kimberly

12 Comments

  1. roseofsharron
    roseofsharron on December 8, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Great post! I love bentonite clay mask and also do the face mask once a week. I also do bentonite wraps to my mid-section as well! Just wrap with body bands and viola!

    Reply
  2. kimberlysnyder
    kimberlysnyder on December 9, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Interesting! What kinds of body bands do you use?

    Reply
  3. Ashley
    Ashley on December 9, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I use the Aztec Secret brand. I like it, but it is the only one I have tried!

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on December 9, 2010 at 3:52 pm

      …and I use apple cider vinegar instead of water when mixing.

      Reply
  4. Dawn
    Dawn on December 9, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    For those who eat very clean and have been detoxing for many years, what is your opinion on using bentonite internally with psyllium husk periodically for detoxing?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. manju
    manju on December 9, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    I recently visited ur blog and loved it so much.u looks amazing Kim!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  6. Bria
    Bria on December 10, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own clay masks. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  7. Julia
    Julia on December 14, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I am fairly certain they sell Jack Black products at Sephora/ Sephora.com- maybe they carry that mask…

    Reply
  8. julesk1984
    julesk1984 on December 14, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Hrm, sorry if this is a duplicate comment; I don’t see my original one. I believe Sephora carries Jack Black products; they may have that mask you mentioned.

    Reply
  9. Dina
    Dina on December 29, 2011 at 7:10 am

    I will try bentonite, what do you think about Montmorillonite ingredient? The mask I use has that ingredient listed and was wondering if you knew more about it…

    Reply
  10. Gisela
    Gisela on July 26, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Hi Kim was wondering which is the mask you told us about a couple of months ago. It’s a green jar. I just can’t find it here and don’t remember the name 🙁

    Reply
    • Liz
      Liz on October 12, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      I think you’re talking about the Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask. http://kimberlysnyder.net/blog/2012/05/24/do-all-natural-skincare-products-really-work/

      Reply

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