Some tips for creating your own green clay masks:

• Create a basic mask by taking the powder clay and adding water. If you have oily skin, stick to just water. Jojoba oil is a great additive for those with dry skin, and milk may reduce drying effects for those with combination skin.

• Don't use a metal utensil or bowl when working with and mixing your clay. The metal might react to the clay, reducing some of its clarifying properties.

• French Green Clay Mask With Essential Oils

• This mask uses both green clay and kaolin clay, a gentle exfoliant. You can buy these items at a health/food store or online.

• Ingredients:

• 1½ tsp French green clay

• ½ tsp kaolin clay

• 1½ tbsp aloe vera gel

• 1 tbsp rose water

• 2 drops rose essential oil (or an acne-reducing essential oil)

• Recipe:

• Mix the green and kaolin clays together.

• Add the aloe vera gel, rose water, and any other oils.

• Refrigerate the mixture. It will keep for up to four weeks, so you can treat your skin again and again!

• Basic Clay Mask

• For a simpler version of a clay mask, gather some household ingredients and mix them together with the green clay.

• Ingredients:

• Green clay—If you have sensitive skin, try the Rise n' Shine Bentonite Indian Clay ($11). The Aztec Secret Healing Clay mentioned above is also a fan favorite.

• 1 tsp honey

• Water for oily skin, milk for combination skin, or jojoba oil for dry skin

• Optional: your favorite essential oil

• Recipe:

• Mix 2 parts liquid to 1 part clay.

• Mix in a bit of honey, making sure to stir thoroughly.

• If the clay is too dry, add some more liquid.

• If you want, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

• Apply the mask and keep it on for around 15 minutes.

• Remove the mask with a steaming washcloth, and marvel at your fresh face.

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