Here's A Quick Way To Clearer, Smoother, Healthier Skin In Less Than 30 Minutes
In this article, I'm going to share with you my top secret DIY recipe for a face mask that will clear up your skin in less than 30 minutes. The best part? It's all natural, affordable, and sans animal testing.
The key is in the ingredients: just make sure you have these 5 items on hand (you can purchase everything at Trader Joe's)
-Bentonite clay powder -Apple cider vinegar -Raw honey -Ground cinnamon -Olive oil.
Here's a quick video I made on how to do the mask:
It's amazing how something so simple and cheap can help your skin improve so much.
I will go into more detail how each ingredient works its magic below, but first, here's some background information on my skin.
In February of this year (2016), I stopped eating meat, fish, and eggs (vegan) and 6 weeks later I stopped wearing makeup. This new lifestyle change has totally transformed my life for the better. I have never felt better about my skin.
For the first few months, I saw little to no improvement. I even read a ton of articles trying to make sense of it. Since my esthetician is vegan, I decided to ask her what she thought was happening. She said she thought that since the only thing I was eating was rice and vegetables, my body wasn't getting enough iron or protein (which are both essential for healthy skin).
In addition to the iron issue, I was also deficient in selenium (which is a powerful antioxidant). Selenium deficiency is more common than you'd think. Selenium deficiency can be caused by many factors including:
- not having enough healthy fats in your diet
- not cooking with high heat
- low levels of sun exposure
- inadequate intake of certain vitamins and minerals such as copper, zinc, and calcium (along with selenium)
This is where Bentonite clay comes into play.
When applied topically on the skin, Bentonite clay can help draw out impurities and excess oils. It is also high in selenium and other essential minerals that help repair skin damage, clear up acne, and even treat venomous stings (due to its detoxifying qualities). Bentonite clay is pretty amazing stuff.