Handcrafted Activated Charcoal Facial Mask
Made as a powder mask, this handcrafted formula combines activated charcoal, kaolin clay, and baking soda. The powder mixes with water, honey, aloe vera gel, or rose water to form a paste.
Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.
Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.
Details
- Best used for a weekly face mask.
- Use: Mix 1 teaspoon of powder with water, honey, aloe vera gel, or rose water in a small bowl, apply to the face with a brush or fingertips while avoiding the eye area, rinse with warm water, dry with a clean cloth, and moisturize.
- Responses vary from person to person.
- Scent: natural, from the ingredients
- Size: 4 oz (113 g)
- Container: kraft paper bag
- Sold as a single bag
Ingredients
Activated charcoal, kaolin clay, baking soda
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