Yogurt helps to cleanse your skin and tighten the pores. But not all yogurt serve the same purpose. Depending on how it's cultivated, yogurt have different properties for your skin.

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Rose Clay Pairing)
• Lemon Slice
• Sheep's Milk Yogurt/ Plain Traditional Milk Yogurt (non-vegan)
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix 1/2 tsp of clay with 5-8 drops of Lemon
2. Blend to a paste with your choice of yogurt
   Plain Sheep's Milk Yogurt: B Vitamins extra hydration boost (higher fat content), Riboflavin
   Plain Tradtional Milk Yogurt: Brightening (lactic acid)
   
3. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
4. Let sit for 10-15 min
5. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and aids in the removal of dead skin cells and lemons are packed with alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHA’s) that stimulate new cell growth and gently exfoliate to reveal fresh skin.."

– Liz Cardwell, founder of The Granola Goat in San Antonio.

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)
• Raw Honey (non-vegan)
• Turmeric
  
• Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat Raw Honey to liquify.
2. Add 1/2 tsp of clay with honey, mix well.
3. Blend to a paste with
   Turmeric: 1/4 tsp powder or minced (too much will stain, use modestly)
   Black Pepper: A pinch to activate turmeric's properties.
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
5. Let sit for 10-15 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"Raw honey can hydrate the skin, leaving it soft, radiant, and glowing. The sugars in honey act as natural humectants and emollients that increase the water content and reduce dryness in the skin even after they have been washed off."

– Ildi Pekar, celebrity esthetician and owner of Ildi Pekar Skin Care

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Rose Clay Pairing)
• Avocado
• Raw Honey (non-vegan)
  
• Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Peel and mash 1/2 an avocado into a creamy paste.
2. Add 1/2 tsp of clay and mix well with avocado paste.
3. Blend further with 1 tbsp of honey
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
5. Let sit for 10-15 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"When making DIY skin care products, it’s important to use only organic ingredients. The last thing you want to put on your skin is a mask whose ingredients have been grown with pesticides, antibiotics, and fertilizers."

– Deborah Chase, The New Medically Based No-Nonsense Beauty Book

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)
• Banana

DIRECTIONS:

1. Peel and mash a medium-sized bana into a smooth paste.
2. Add 1 tsp of clay and mix well with banana paste.
3. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
4. Let sit for 10-20 min
5. Wash off with cold water and pat dry.

"The anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider vinegar soothe skin and the acetic acid softens skin. It contains alpha hydroxy acids that chemically exfoliate to remove dead skin buildup and reveal healthy new skin cells."

– Dendy Engelman, M.D., director of dermatologic surgery at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Apple Cider Vinegar
  
• Sweet Almond Oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix 1/2-1 tsp of clay with 1/2 tsp of flour.
2. Blend to a paste with 1 tsp vinegar and 1/4 tsp choice of oil (Sweet Almond oil is non-comedogenic)
   
3. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
4. Let sit for 10-15 min
5. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and aids in the removal of dead skin cells and lemons are packed with alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHA’s) that stimulate new cell growth and gently exfoliate to reveal fresh skin.."

– Liz Cardwell, founder of The Granola Goat in San Antonio.

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)
• Raw Honey (non-vegan)
• Turmeric
  
• Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat Raw Honey to liquify.
2. Add 1/2 tsp of clay with honey, mix well.
3. Blend to a paste with
   Turmeric: 1/4 tsp powder or minced (too much will stain, use modestly)
   Black Pepper: A pinch to activate turmeric's properties.
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
5. Let sit for 10-15 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that offer skin brightening and anti-aging benefits.”

–Trevor Cates, licensed naturopathic physician, author of Clean Skin from Within

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Rose Clay Pairing)
• Strawberries (if you're allergic to strawberries, use Watermelon instead)
• Plain Yogurt
  
• Raw Honey (non-vegan)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mash 3 large strawberries or 1/2 cup cubed watermelon into a fine paste
2. Add 1/2 tsp of clay and mix well.
3. Blend to a paste with 1 tsp of plain yogurt and 1 tsp of raw honey.
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
5. Let sit for 10-20 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"The DIY apricot face mask is full of vitamin A, which is important for healthy skin. In fact, one of the most popular skin care treatments of all time—retinoids and retinols—are vitamin A derivatives."

– Anthony Youn, MD, The Age Fix

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)
• Apricots (if you're allergic to strawberries, use Watermelon instead)
• Warm Water
  
• Raw Honey (non-vegan)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add 1 tsp of clay with 1/3 cup of water and mix well. Set aside.
2. Mash 1/2 cup of Apricots and mix well with 1/2 tbsp of raw honey.
3. Blend clay paste with apricot/honey paste till it has a smooth consistency
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
5. Let sit for 20 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and papain (an enzyme in papaya) help exfoliate dead skin cells."

– Trevor Cates, licensed naturopathic physician, author of Clean Skin from Within

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Earth Clay Pairing)
• Papaya
• Plain Yogurt (non-vegan)
  
• Oatmeal

DIRECTIONS:

1. Scoop 1 tbsp of Papaya to blend with 1 tsp of oatmeal. Set aside.
2. Mix 1 tsp of clay with 1 tbsp of Yogurt.
3. Blend clay paste with papaya/oatmeal paste till it has a smooth consistency
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush.
5. Let sit for 20 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

" Lemons are also rich in vitamin C and citric acid, so they can help brighten and lighten your skin. Himalayan salt is both exfoliating and detoxifying and cayenne pepper stimulates blood flow which helps nutrients get to skin cells allowing for healthy, flawless skin."

– Tara Mackey, healthy living expert and founder of The Organic Life blog

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)
• Activated Charcoal
• Himalayan Sea Salt
  
• Cayenne Pepper
• Lemon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix 1/2 of clay with 1 tsp of charcoal, a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
2. Blend to a paste with 8 drops of Lemon, and add some water to make a spreadable paste.
   
3. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
4. Let sit for 10 min
5. Wash off with cool water and pat dry.

Since the enzymes in pumpkin and papaya will already be working hard to break down skin’s top layer of dead cells, massaging this mask into the skin is not necessary. If you’d like a deeper exfoliating effect, gently and slowly massage mask into skin for 30 seconds before allowing to set.

– Puristry, an organic skincare products company that shared this recipe

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)
• Fresh Coffee Grounds
• Pumpkin
  
• Papaya
• Jojoba oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add 1 tsp of clay with 2 tsp of coffee grounds, mix well and set aside
2. Blend to a paste the following amounts:
   2 tbsp of Pumpkin
   1/2 cup of Papaya
   1 tsp of Jojoba Oil
3. Integrate this paste evenly with your clay/coffee mix.
4. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
5. Let sit for 15 min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.

"EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) found in green tea inhibits an enzyme found in sebaceous glands and reduces sebum secretion, which is associated with enlarged pores."

– Rebecca Lee, RN, and founder of RemediesForMe.com

YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 clay pot (recommended: Sea Clay Pairing)
• Green Tea Powder (recommended: Matcha)
• Lemon
• Raw Honey (non-vegan)
• Raw Sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add 1 tsp of clay with 1 tbsp of green tea powder and mix well.
2. Blend to a paste with 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp of sugar.
3. Paint on with a dedicated make-up brush or quality paint brush
4. Massage 1-2 min in slow, circular movements
5. Let sit for 15min
6. Wash off with tepid water and pat dry.