Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask 3.3oz (100ml)

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When professional extractions aren't possible, the best way to get rid of blackheads is to treat them with a topical formula that can decongest and unclog skin with powerful chemical exfoliants. I've been using this cleanser for years both on my face and chest to treat and prevent breakouts, and I've found it to be extremely effective," says Alyssa Kaplan. Then, we brought together 21 beauty obsessives to try out 24 different clay masks and report on their results. The powerful concoction means it has a tingling sensation which is not for the faint hearted—unless your skin is oily, you'll want to steer clear.

While sometimes a great moisturiser for oily skin is all I need to keep things in check, other times it feels like I can try every skincare product I own, only to be left needing to resort to prescription acne treatments. For those who want to steer clear of acids, retinoids speed up the rate at which skin cells turn over, which helps to push out blackheads. Piroctone olamine is a compound often used in cosmetic products as an antifungal treatment and has been found to help balance the skin microbiome and reduce the incidence of acne-causing bacteria on the skin. As it dried, our tester noted that it got tighter and tighter, but never to the point where she felt like she couldn’t move. The formula is perfect to balance your skin without stripping moisture or being too harsh,” explains our tester.I am going to keep it for treating spots and my nose area because goodness me does it work on those big painful zits! When I washed it off, my skin looked brighter and less blotchy, and a pimple that had been threatening to emerge on my cheek had apparently changed its mind and slunk off to wherever they go when they’re thwarted. The Charcoal Detox Mask from buttah wowed our testers with its super creamy formula, nourishing ingredients, and ease of removal. Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.

I reach for these when I want a 'your skin looks amazing' day because the two-minute treatments make my skin so glowy and radiant. It is made from 100% Umbrian clay, fresh's exclusive ingredient found solely in Nocera Umbra, Italy, which has a high mineral content that helps to extract toxins, treat imperfections, and soothe the skin. Convinced they were onto something, Fresh partnered with LVMH in 2000 to create the Umbrian Clay line.While this can be great for some skin types that need a little extra help, those with sensitive or highly reactive skin might want to use this mask sparingly or find something more gentle. I didn’t have much success using it as a cleanser, as it kept dripping into my eyebrows, but I’m adding it to my regular mask rotation. Their signature product, Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask, followed soon after, and in time there was a toner, an exfoliant, a mattifying serum, and an oil-free lotion.