Disclosure: I received a complimentary 4 oz. tube of Redmond Clay facial mud to review. All views and opinions are my own. I receive no compensation for this review or sales made as a result of the review.
When I was a teenager, I loved to use facial masks. Because I thought they helped my acne, I would slather on a thick layer of blue “mud” that smelled minty fresh and tingled while it was still moist. It downright burned on my acne.
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Whether or not my adolescent skin needed purified or toned, I used my mask about once a week. And even though the product is not on the market today, a similar product from the same company is – and it includes 32 different ingredients. (Two of the 32 ingredients happen to be bentonite clay and water.)
The funny thing is that Redmond Clay sells facial mud for masks and it has only two ingredients – bentonite clay and water.
The Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Database has safety test results for 234 different facial masks. And not all are safe, but many are.
Redmond Clay’s facial mud is safe; it only includes two completely safe and natural ingredients – bentonite clay and purified water.
Trying it out
Recently Redmond Clay sent me a 4 oz. tube of their facial mud to try. Like other masks, it’s used to tone skin, remove excess oil, and shrink pores. It also can be used to treat acne. Unlike some masks, it cleanses and clarifies skin by drawing out toxins and impurities. The bentonite clay acts like a sponge to draw out impurities and toxins, as well as oil and dirt.
When I applied their facial mud, I felt a little bit like a teenager again. My mask days were back! Only this time, the mud felt very light on my face – and there was no scent and absolutely no tingling or burning sensations. I left it on for about 20 minutes, then rinsed it off in the shower. My skin felt smoother than usual and looked good.
While I won’t use it every week like I did when I was a teenager, I’ll definitely keep it in my beauty regimen.
To purchase Redmond Clay products, you can shop at your local health food store or order online.
Talk back
Do you use facial masks? What benefits do you notice when using them?
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