Beauty, Health and Living

Once in a while I like to do a facial clay mask to “detox” my skin. I usually purchase only the jarred version that was already mixed. But soon became disappointed at the ingredients listed.

After much reading about holistic skincare, the best way to go is using pure dry clay and with the addition of natural ingredients, such as essential oils or herbs.

lemonsoapthBut if you don’t have all the clays and herbs, you can always try Auromere’s Ayurvedic Herbomineral.  They call it “mud powder” and include various Ayurvedic herbs and four different types of clay; Black Clay, Yellow Clay, Red Clay and Fuller’s Earth.  Clays are great as they have the ability to absorb excess oils and harmful toxins from the skin.

Auromere’s selected herbs and minerals are noted for their unique beneficial and rejuvenating qualities.  It helps to purify, cleanse and stimulate the body.  Leaving soft and smooth skin.

I just love Auromere’s Ayurvedic Herbomineral mud powder for it’s cleansing benefits.  But I didn’t like how messy it was in the shower. So I decided, what better way then to add it to handmade soap?  I’ve also added an uplifting scent from lemon essential oils.  Fuller’s Earth and lemon essential oil area also used as natural skin lightener.


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