DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask
Have you seen those peel-off charcoal masks online? They're fun to watch, but you don't need to buy one. You can make your own DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask with just 4 ingredients.
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Servings: 1 use
Ingredients
- 1 capsule activated charcoal (about 1/4 to 1/3 tsp)
- 1/4 tsp bentonite clay
- 1 tsp non-flavored gelatin
- 2 drops tea tree essential oil
- 2 tsp boiling hot water
Instructions
- Remove make up and use a gentle cleanser to clean the face. Pat dry.
- Open the activated charcoal capsule and add the contents to a small glass or ceramic bowl. Discard the empty capsule.
- First, add bentonite clay and gelatin. Then add boiling water and mix well with a mini silicone spatula (avoid metal spoons as the metal may weaken the health properties of the bentonite clay). The gelatin will thicken up the mask. Add 1 drop tea tree oil and mix again.
- Use a mask brush to apply a layer of the mask to the skin, avoiding eye brows and be careful not to get too close the eyes.
- Apply mask rather quickly as the mask will continue to thicken up. If the mask in the bowl dries up sooner than you get to apply the mask, add a 1/2 to 1 tsp of boiling hot water again to make the mask liquid again to apply.
- Once you have a thick layer of the mask on the skin, allow to dry about 20-30 minutes. You may need to wait longer depending on the thickness of the mask. You will feel a slight tingling sensation from the bentonite clay and tea tree oil, both help to remove impurities from the skin.
- Once the mask is dry, start on an edge (chin or forehead) and slowly peel off the mask until it's completely gone. You can use a warm washcloth to remove any remaining mask on the face.
- Apply a toner and then follow with a moisturizer to keep the skin nourished.