Nobody wants to deal with cases of blackheads and acne. It can be such a terrible stage in one’s life given the way it messes with your facial appearance and attractiveness in general. If you have been thinking of how you can handle such a situation, a Charcoal Mask is one do it yourself way to go. What is a charcoal mask A charcoal mask is a facial care product that is designed to help rid of any oil, dirt, residual makeup and other particles blocking the skin openings which could lead to blemishes and breakouts. It is made from a mixture of natural ingredients such as activated charcoal, which functions as a magnet, drawing out particles and impurities that block the pores of our skin. Another component, bentonite clay, serves to absorb toxins from the surrounding environment and gives the skin a deep-down cleansing. How To Make A Charcoal Mask To make a charcoal mask, the primary thing you need to do is get all the ingredients; these include the following­­­: • A teaspoon of activated charcoal powder • Half a teaspoon of raw honey • Two teaspoons of water • A teaspoon of bentonite clay • A drop of both lavender and tea tree essential oil. Once you have all the ingredients in place, chronologically perform the following steps to make your charcoal mask: • Mix some water and essential oil in a small glass bowl • Add the bentonite clay to the mixture inside the bowl and allow absorption to take place for approximately ten seconds then proceed to add the remaining ingredients. In this way, it is easier for the mixture to combine. • Get a small spatula and use it to mash everything together into a mixture. It takes a few minutes for the ingredients (more…)