Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask Review

I love this product and I have found that it has cleared my skin up really well. I suffer with really bad hormonal acne and this seems to really help. My pores have been reduced and skin is looking noticeably improved.

One thing that I did find hard was using the directions that were on the tub. It says to mix with water but all it does is clump up and doesn't have a smooth consistency. I tried using it with the apple cider vinegar and that worked so much better, giving a smooth, creamy consistency. Only thing is I have sensitive skin, so at first it felt a bit of a sting but didn't last long at all and then I felt nothing. I left it on for about 20-30 mins and it hardens up and starts to feel tight and itchy which is always a sign I've either had it on too long or its now time to rinse off. When I go to wash it off, I splash my face with water which I then rub the mask again and it gives it another thorough wash. Then I just rinse off. My skin is a little red after that, but not like rudolph red, and then it dies right down and all you're left with is clean looking skin, it feels great and pore size and complexion looking a lot clearer. I've been using this for a few weeks now and I love how it makes my skin feel and how it look. My makeup goes on a lot more smoothly too.

To start - I'm actually sitting typing this review in the mask!

I love a bargain but I'm generally suspicious of really cheap products. I think I would have paid maybe 7 NZD for a big tub from iherb four weeks ago. I've been using it once or twice a week and I haven't even made a dent in the clay! So value for money - check!

I have sensitive skin, so I'm always apprehensive about new products, especially ones which are going to be in contact with my skin for a long period of time. I followed the directions and didn't keep it on for more than 10 minutes. My face was red for a while afterwards, but the label says this can happen.

Mixing it up is a case of each to their own I think - definitely try it with Apple Cider Vinegar if you have it, but don't be put off by the consistency water gives you - it still does the job, you just look slightly less desirable while wearing the mask!!

The mask tightens quite dramatically and your face will feel warm and tingly - but it's not unbearable and in my head it means it's working.

Washing off is a bit of a mission - I recommend cleansing your face before applying the mask, then rinsing it off in the shower.

The effects - skin is visibly refreshed - it's flushed to start but once that wears off you'll be glowing. It does seem to pull out blackheads and blocked pores, and there's not a trace of oil. I suffer from oily "nose sides" and an oily chin - this mask is a godsend!

It's a shame this isn't readily available in NZ, it would be a very popular product - as it is, if you're ever ordering from iherb pop one in your cart - you wont regret it!

I bought Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask after reading the raves about it on here and further researching it online. To be honest I thought it all seemed a bit too good to be true as I've tried other clay masks and always felt like 'yeah they're alright but my skin's still looking pretty meh and I'm still breaking out'. I was glad to be proven wrong. This clay WORKS. It goes on thickly (although I do have to use a pastry brush to mix and apply it as using my hands was just mucky) and it makes your skin tingle then pulsate. It's pretty freaky feeling! Afterwards your skin is aglow! Since using it for three weeks I've noticed my acne has calmed down substantially. Smaller pimples that were there at the time of application seem to clear up more quickly and my skin just looks healthier. The Husband has also taken to using it and he's seeing results too. I don't know what the secret is to the clay but I'm glad someone discovered it and then put it into an affordably tub!

I’ve been using this mask 3-4 times a week for the last month – This is the first cycle EVER where I’ve not had awful skin (hormonal breakouts are the bane of my life!). So yeah, to say this stuff works is an absolute understatement!

I mix it up with apple cider vinegar, which turns it into a mousse like paste. Not going to lie, all you are going to smell is vinegar! If you are using vinegar, don’t use anything metal to mix – I use an old spatula, which works well to smooth out any pockets of dry clay. The instructions overestimate the amount you need, if you load heaps on it’ll drop off as soon as you move once it’s dried. It dries very tight, as in you will struggle to talk. That may or may not be a con for you, but I don’t mind it. I haven’t had an issue with redness on my face, but my neck/chest always looks angry after. This subsides within 10 minutes.

Here’s the downside… It’s messy to take off. Best to remove either in the shower or the bath, where you can contain the mess. For the sake of the plumbing I would STRONGLY suggest putting muslin cloth over the drain to catch as much as you can… it’s clay after all, so can build up in your drains.

But the upside... Clear, happy skin!

Well I purchased the Healing Clay from iherb a couple of weeks ago after reading some great feed back on here about it.

I add 2 Tbls of Clay together with 2 Tbls spoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in a plastic cup with a plastic spoon.

It fizzes up then dies down and then I mix it, it goes into a mousse like state.

I use and old foundation brush to paint it on my face, found this is the best way to get a nice even coverage.

I leave mine on for about 20 mins to dry, you will feel you skin tingling and start to pulsate, this is it working! I then go jump in the shower to remove it. I let the water run on my face until the mask is completely wet again and wash off gently with my hands and remove the rest with a wash cloth. This is the best way for me and is so easy to take off like without any harsh scrubbing and mess just washes away.

After my face is alittle red but feels lovely and soft. The redness soon goes away. I then apply my fav moisturiser.

I had to get some of this after reading the below reviews and I have been nothing but impressed. It's really cheap on IHerb and as you don't need to use as much as the container says, it's amazing value. I've given some to my sister and some friends and still have enough to last me absolutely months.

As per the below reviews, make sure you use apple cider vinegar and a brush (I use a pastry brush lol)

It's yet to make my skin pulsate but I'm feeling like that's a good thing, I don't think I would like that. What I have noticed since using is that my face is way less oily than it has ever been and my foundation is lasting all the better for this. I don't think I would be without it now, it's just that good.

I don't suffer from acne and was wondering if it would be a bit harsh for my sensitive skin but not at all, if you've been wondering about that don't let it stop you from trying it.

It does leave my skin a little red but it subsides within half an hour, nothing I can't get over.

All in all I would say it's a must have in your beauty regime.

Thanks everyone for talking about it, I'm so glad I've been and tried it.

Mix this with equal parts raw apple cider vinegar and you have a glorious, soft smooth mousse to apply to your skin. One teaspoon of each is enough for your whole face. It's great to formulate your own clay mask so that you know what you're putting on your face. Does a great job at making your skin smooth and removing oil and dirt from pores.

Well I bought this product from www.iherb.com after reading people reviews for it. It arrived from Cincinatti within 5 days which was fantastic.

I must admit when I first made it up I made too much mixture up - 4 tbl powder to 4 tbl cider vinegar as I was going to do a mask on myself and one for my teenage son who was getting some sore looking pimples on his face. We did save the remaining product up to use in a couple of days.

The mixture goes a LONG way so only a tbl each is sufficient for one person.

The smell was a bit gross to be honest but there was no residual smell after. We left it on for a good 30 mins until it dried as much as possible.

Our skin was so soft, smooth and polished after taking it off with warm water. I applied the mask again to my son two days later and his skin really started to heal very fast.

Absolutely love this product. It is advised to mix equal parts of the powder with apple cider vinegar - i was originally cautious as i was scared that this may be too strong for my sensitive skin, however i had no issues! When the product begins to dry you can almost feel your skin pulsating as it removes all the dirt and grime from your pore! I noticed an immediate improvement in the reduction of blackheads, especially on my nose which has often been a trouble area.

Since you are recommended to apply quite a think layer on your skin it can become somewhat uncomfortable while drying, however it is definitely worth bearing with.

I purchased this off iherb for an extremely affordable price, and considering how little you use (and therefore how long it is going to last!) I am over the moon with this product!

This was the mask I got when I first started to get skincare crazy. I got this off a health shop and I honestly did not have any idea what masks were for but the lovely lady at the shop said it was really good so I gave it a go.

It comes as a powder so you would have to mix it your self. It can get messy specially for a newbie mixing powder clay and I found it tricky to mix it into the right consistency.

The mask comes off quite thick and clumpy but I do not know if that was just because I was bad at mixing it. I mask is soothing when you apply it then it gets quite hard when it starts to dry. You can really feel your face pulsating! I did not find it uncomfortable but the pulsating sensation was a bit weird when you are a skin care newbie.

Now, taking the mask off is the tricky part.It dries into a thick hardened clay that can come off in pieces but the ones that stick has to be taken off with a warm wet wash cloth. I usually just do it in the shower and I gently rub the wash cloth on my face to remove the clay off. I find this method more time efficient than washing it off in the wash basin. My skin is always red after but it settles after a few minutes, then you can really see that your skin is clean and the skin looks really healthy! It can be a bit drying so be sure to moisturize but this mask is really good at cleansing pores!