Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask Review

I purchased this off Iherb

The packaging is bright and catches your eye straight away Comes in a large plastic jar, quite a fair amount in the jar.

I found this product is no good for dry sensitive skin, I tried to make the mixture with just water and then apple cider vinegar as suggested on the jar, also tried it thick and thinly applied.

Both times I had the same result it dried out my skin something terrible and left my skin feeling itchy with hive type bumps.

It is quite hard to remove off your skin and it takes a lot of emulsifying with water to get it off,

This would be fantastic for oily and unsensitive skin

Not a product I will repurchase.

I purchased this off iherb after reading the raving reviews about this both on here and online. I have used it once a week for the past 3 weeks and have had both good and bad results.

On the good side it has definitely reduced the amount of breakouts I have had and kept my skin oil free.

However, I have dry sensitive skin and this has really dried out my skin even more (despite layering on moisturiser after use). My forehead and chin in particular are like crocodile skin. I really wanted to like this and to get the amazing benefits others have had without it affecting my dryness, but, it just hasn't worked for me.

I mixed the clay with apple cider vinegar as suggested and applied the mixture to my face with an old paddle foundation brush. The suggested thickness is ridiculous and with that amount of it layered on it just did not dry. The second time I used a much thinner layer and this worked a lot better. I found it really itchy on my face which was extremely uncomfortable, but, persevered and kept it on for the full amount of time. It pulls the skin as it dries and cracks all over which was fine. After the 20 minutes was up I removed the mask in the shower as it is so much easier to fully soak and re-hydrate the mask before trying to rub it off the skin. My face always felt nice and soft and clean immediately after each use but the morning after the dryness was really evident.

Not a product I will repurchase and will probably gift my tub to a friend as it just isn't suitable for my skin. I wouldn't recommend this to others with dry skin.

I really love this mask when I am in need of some serious rejuvenation. It takes some perseverance but the results are definitely worth it!

The amount of product you receive for the price is ridiculous! So much I think I could easily do a mask a week for a whole year. I mix about 2 tsp of powder with 2 and a half tsp of apple cider vinegar and then use an old foundation brush to apply.

It definitely tingles a wee bit when first applied but I have a feeling that is more to do with the acidity of the vinegar. Once it begins to harden that is when you really need to preserver. I would not reach for this mask if I was in the mood for relaxing because it seriously feels like its pulling your face completely taut. I have felt the pulsating but it was only very slight and I wouldn't describe it as uncomfortable, not as uncomfortable as the tightness you feel as the mask drys.

I don't let it dry completely because I feel like I would go insane if I waited that long but the relief you feel when you wet your face and experience the results afterwards is amazing.

It really is healing, I have pretty dry skin but also have a tendency to breakout and it pretty much restores my skin to a nice fresh normal state. I feel like this mask is going to be an essential over the winter months!

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!

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.

For my birthday I got an amazon gift card and ended up buying this... and it’s absolutely amazing!! As a skincare enthusiast, I definitely do not recommend using water instead of apple cider vinegar, it absolutely ruins it and after research it became apparent that anyone who had something bad to say about it on amazon was using this with water, or had dry skin (which with a drying clay mask is no good at all). Also, don’t use a metal bowl/spoon when mixing and applying this because it’ll deactivate the clay. Use a brush or wooden/plastic utensils.

Anyway, this is a mix it yourself mask, and sometimes it can be hard to get the right consistency, but once you do it settles on like a dream. I admit I can see how some people get annoyed with the smell, but after one use your nose gets used to it so it’s worth it in my opinion. The mask itself is absolutely amazing and always gives me the best results, the next day I always get compliments on how my skin is glowing, i look less red, etc. Helps my acne a whole bunch too, but if you get pimples then you need to be real careful and gentle when taking it off or its gonna tug at your skin barrier and cause irritation.

I would recommend this 100% however it is a lot of work to use it the right way.

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.