Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask

I have been using this natural clay on and off for years now.
I find this is one of the most affordable yet effective deep cleansing masks out there.

I am going to skip on the detailed product info simply because I want to avoid a text heavy post (read "I am lazy").
I link these information and recipes instead. :)

What is Aztec Indian Healing Clay?
How does the Aztec Indian Clay work?
Recipes for Aztec Indian Clay masks 

Aztec Secret

Indian Healing Clay

What I love most about this clay mask is that it is super affordable and 100% natural with no added stuff.

You can easily find this locally from organic section of a grocery store or a supplement shop. 

I usually order mine online, though. (price varies between $5-$8 for 1 lb tub)

This clay mask can be used on your body as well but if you're planning to use this on your face mainly, this 1 lb tub will last you for a very very long time. ;)

It is indeed very powerful, you can really feel the deep pore cleansing action and it literally feels like your face is "pulsating"! 

Because of this "No Mercy" suction(?) power, my face sometimes ends up being a little red even after washing it off, but this irritation is just temporary and the redness goes away quickly.

Aztec Healing Clay powder

(For your reference, I have slightly sensitive normal/combination aging skin. I don't think this is the best option for drier skin types but I believe you can make a more nourishing & less drying mask by playing with different recipes.)

The beauty of this clay mask would be that you can customize and concoct your own according to your needs. 

However, this is also a pain for someone like myself who likes simple no hassle beauty solutions (again read "lazy"). 

I even wished and waited for them to make a premixed masks since it's not always easy to make smooth and even textured paste. :p

The classic recipe is to mix the clay with raw apple cider vinegar and it mixes like a dream, but the smell of vinegar is a bit too much for me and my skin feels more irritated than necessary. 

My favorite is to just mix it with clean water but for some reason it is very difficult to come up with a smooth consistency. I look hideous wearing this mixture because of the tiny lumps. (It always reminds me of a toad. =.=)

So here is another option that actually solves many problems.
Mix it with milk! :)

Aztec Clay mixed with skim milk

I love this recipe because

*It is very simple (you just need skim milk)

*They mix very well together creating a souffle like paste

*It is not as drying and it feels quite soothing

*You can expect mild exfoliation thanks to the lactic acid in milk

I wear makeup and waterproof sunscreen all year around so deep cleansing mask like this is a must for me.
I am using this once a week and my skin feels cleaner and less congested by far.

One other tip: 

I usually put on eye cream and lip balm first, put on this mask, slather hand cream on my hands and wear a pair of disposable plastic food gloves, and take a nap for 20 minutes.

This is a wonderful way to give yourself a relaxing mini facial and hand care. :)

Have you tried Aztec Clay?

What is your favorite deep cleansing mask?

Thanks for reading! :)