Clays are used in skincare routine to tone, cleanse, exfoliate, and to enhance the feel of the skin. Some clays are also used to tighten large pores and to absorb excess Oils from the skin.

But unfortunately, you can’t just pick up any clay and use in your mask or your skincare routine. You need to first understand your skin type before delving into selecting the appropriate clay.

If you don’t know your skin type, Please read this short article on the types of skin we have and how you can identify your own.

Recommended Clays For All Skin Types

Sensitive and Dry Skin

If you have a sensitive or dry skin, you may try:

• White Kaolin
• Rhassoul Clay

Note: Don’t use any of these clays more than twice a week, and rinse the clay off after 15 minutes

Blemish and Oily Skin

If have an oily skin, you can use any of these clays:

• Fuller’s Earth
• French Green
• Bentonite Clay
• Rhassoul

Normal Skin

If your skin type is normal, you can employ any of these clays as your special skin treat:

• White Kaolin
• Fuller’s Earth
• Bentonite Clay
• French Green
• Rhassoul

So, we can say Rhassoul is a great clay for all skin types.

Also note, if you’re mixing any of these clays, especially Bentonite clay, you should use a wooden utensil…and not a plastic, steel, stainless, or other material.