Nature's Little Secret: Why I'm Kind of Obsessed with this Clay (And Your Skin Will Be Too!)

If you've been following my journey, you know I'm all about keeping things simple and natural when it comes to skincare. No fancy 50-ingredient products here! (even though I am 51! ha ha) Just pure, effective ingredients that Mother Nature gave us.

Today, I want to chat about something that's become a bit of a game-changer in my skincare routine - bentonite clay. And before you think "oh great, another trendy ingredient," let me tell you - this stuff has been around longer than any of us. 

My Little Clay Discovery

Here's the thing - after my skin cancer journey (if you don't know that story, hop over here), I became super passionate about finding natural ingredients that actually work. According to the skincare experts at Byrdie, bentonite clay has this amazing ability to act like a natural magnet, pulling out impurities while giving your skin some much-needed minerals. Yes Please!

I started playing around with this clay in my own routine, looking for that extra weekly glow. You know what? It delivered! My pores were happy, my skin felt amazing, and best of all - I knew exactly what I was putting on my face.

Why I Love This Stuff (And Why Your Skin Will Too)

Let me be real with you - I'm not into complicated routines or miracle promises. But this clay? It's the real deal. When I use it:

• My pores look better (hello, confidence!)
• My skin gets this natural glow
• Those occasional breakouts? Way less frequent
• And it just feels... clean. Really clean.

Making It Easy for You

Look, I get it - you're busy. While you could totally DIY your own clay mask (and if that's your thing, go for it!), I wanted to make it super simple. After lots of testing (and yes, some pretty messy bathroom moments), I created two masks that I'm pretty proud of:

Green Tea Mask: Think of it as your skin's morning coffee. I mixed bentonite clay with green tea, paprika, and rosemary. Simple but powerful stuff.

Chamomile Mask: This is your skin's calm-down moment. Bentonite clay plus chamomile, witch hazel, turmeric, and dandelion root. It's like a deep breath for your face.

How to Use It (Because Simple is Beautiful)

Just mix a little powder with water (or hey, use our body oil if you're feeling fancy), massage it on your face and neck, and let it do its thing for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and you're done!

Each jar is $13.99 and honestly lasts for months if you use it weekly. That's less than your favorite coffee drink, and it does so much more for your skin!

God made us to grow old gracefully, and I'm all about embracing that journey - just with healthy, happy skin along the way.

Ready to give it a try? Grab your mask here.

Have a blessed day!