Suffering With Dry Hands? Try This DIY White Kaolin Clay Mask Remedy
Follow this simple tutorial to make a DIY white kaolin clay hand mask and be ready for this winter! The winter months can be so hard on our skin and are especially drying to our hands.
In addition to its benefit as a skin moisturizer, kaolin clay helps to prevent acne, is an excellent exfoliant, and is considered to be a mild and gentle clay for use in skincare.
Tools and materials:
- Kaolin white clay
- Avocado oil
- Aloe vera oil
- Measuring cups
- Glass or ceramic mixing bowl
- Wooden mixing spoon
- Airtight jar
1. Mix the ingredients
Put one cup of white clay into a glass or ceramic mixing bowl. It is important that you do not use a metal mixing bowl or spoon because elements in the clay may react with the metal, and both damage the metal and change the properties of the clay.
Add ¼ cup of avocado oil to the bowl. Now add one tablespoon of aloe vera oil and six drops of lavender oil.
Tip: if you are not a fan of lavender you could substitute chamomile, patchouli, or geranium oil. All of these oils are gentle and soothing to dry skin.
Mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon.
2. Store
Spoon the clay mixture into an airtight jar. The mixture at this point should be very thick, not watery or runny at all. Close the lid to the airtight jar and remember to keep the lid tightly closed whenever you are not using your clay mask.
3. Use the clay hand mask
Before using the clay hand mask, wash your hands well and remove any jewelry.
Scoop a liberal amount of hand mask from the jar and apply it to the back of your hands. Massage it into the backs of your hands very well, remembering to work it into your cuticle and nail areas.
Once the whole back of your hands is well covered with the clay mask, let the clay sit on your hands for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Rinse off all the clay using warm water, either in a sink or a bowl.
Once you are sure all the clay has been rinsed off, pat your hands dry with a clean dry towel.
Tip: Don’t rub your hands to dry them, especially if you have sensitive or dry skin.
Finish your hand treatment with your favorite hand lotion or moisturizer.
DIY white kaolin clay mask tutorial
Now you can enjoy soft, supple hands all winter long! You can store this DIY hand mask in your airtight jar away from heat for up to three months.
If you want to use this DIY hand mask recipe to make some great gifts or stocking stuffers, you can buy pretty little airtight jars and add some nice hand-made labels.
Thanks for joining me on this easy DIY hand mask recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Great idea! I want to make this but I don’t have avocado oil. Before I buy some, do you think either baby oil or coconut oil would work?
This will make great holiday gifts. Thank you!
Where can I find the clay powder?