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Masks,
toners for oily / acne prone skin"
 All masks should be used as part of a normal facial routine, both in salons and at home: remove make up/cleanse the skin, steam for better effect (not obligatory), tone (best with the solution of Rapan salt), add some of the solution to the clay if too thick, apply the clay mask to the face, lie down and let it dry (if the skin begins to feel uncomfortable, wash it off). Wash off the mask with warm water, using slow light movements (the clay contains fine sand which acts as an exfoliator when you wash off the mask). After removing the mask, apply toner and moisturiser you normally use for your skin type
In general, don't apply masks more often than about twice a week, and try to vary the ingredients.
Although Rapan products are hypoallergenic, we recommend you test the product first. Apply a small amount behind your ear or on the inner side of the elbow, wait 20 minutes, then wash off. Wait 24 hours. If the skin remains normal, i.e. there is no unusual irritation, itchiness, rash or redness, then ther product should be ok to use
Rapan for oily / acne prone skin
Rapan clay/mud masks are excellent for oily, acne prone skin types with enlarged pores. The clays absorb the dirt and oil from the skin surface, close open pores, dry the skin and regulate oil secretion and pH of the skin, thus helping to fight bacteria which causes eruptions.
They make the skin look fresh, improve texture, have a gentle drying up effect cleansing blackheads and reducing spots. The masks dry up on the skin within 5-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the mask), after which the mask should be removed with warm water as described above
The clays also act as gentle exfoliators, removing dead skin cells and regenerating the skin. Although both Rapan blue and yellow clays are excellent products for skin masks, Rapan Yellow clay has a stronger effect with oily skin types. Test them both and decide which one is more suitable for you. Following are the masks for oily skin with enlarged pores, prone to acne and blackheads
MASKS FOR OILY / ACNE PRONE SKIN
Abbreviations: tbsp - table spoonful, tsp - tea spoonful
Recipe No 1 Mix 1tbsp each of Rapan Yellow & Blue clay with some 10% Rapan salt solution to form a spreadable mass. Spread on the problem area. Let it dry and wash off after 10-15 minutes with warm water
Recipe No 2 Mix 1 tsp of Rapan mud with 1 tsp of Yellow clay. Add some 10% Rapan salt solution to form a soft spreadable mass. Apply. Wash off after 10 - 15 minutes. This mask is especially good for acne-prone skin, due to a higher sulphur content in the mud
Recipe No3 Add a 10% Rapan salt solution to 2 tbsp of Rapan clay, mix to form a spreadable mixture. Add 1 egg white, 1tsp of lemon juice. Mix well. Apply to the face
Recipe No 4 Mix 1 tbsp each of Rapan Blue & Yellow clays with 10% solution of Rapan salt to form a spreadable mass. Add a small pinch of ginger powder (or juice) and a few drops of lemon. Spread and leave for 10-15 minutes. Revives dull, sallow skin, improves circulation, removes excess oil
Recipe No5 Mix together 2 tbsp of Rapan clay, 1 tsp of talk, 0,5 tsp zink oxide. Add some 10% Rapan salt solution to form a spreadable mass. Apply to the face for no more than 15 minutes. Excellent for porous, oily, acne prone skin
Recipe No 6 Mix 1tsp of Rapan clay, 0,5 tps of talk, and 0,5tsp of boric acid powder. Add 3% hydrogen peroxide to form spreadable consistency. Apply to face and problem areas. Remove with dry cotton pads. This mask is especially good if it follows a herbal compress
Recipe No 7 Mix 1tbsp of Yellow clay with the juice of lime and 3 drops of Tea tree essential oil. Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This mask is good for oily blemished skin and has dual effect - purifying and whitening. It will leave your skin looking fresh and radiant
Recipe No 8 Mix 2tbsp of Rapan mud with 3% hydrogen peroxide to form spreadable consistency. This mask is good for oily blemished skin and has dual effect - purifying and whitening. It will leave your skin looking fresh and radiant
Recipe No 9 Mix 1tsp of Rapan mud with 1tsp of Rapan yellow clay. Add some Rapan salt solution (about 10%). Excellent drying & purifying mask
Recipe No 10 1tbsp of Rapan yellow clay, 1/2tsp of zinc oxide, 1tsp of kaolin, mix with water to form spreadable consistency. Apply to face, leave on for 10 minutes. This is a drying mask to be used with acne-prone skin
Recipe No 11 Drying / purifying mask - for acne prone, oily skin. Mix 1 tbsp of Rapan blue clay, 1 tsp of Fuller's earth (bentonite clay powder), 1 tsp of lemon juice and 10% Rapan salt solution. Apply to face. Remove after 15 minutes
Recipe No 12 Mix 1tbsp of Rapan Yellow clay with some witch hazel, egg white and 1tsp of lemon juice. Apply to problem areas (spots, acne, open pores). Leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off. This mask will cleanse and close open pores and have a whitening effect on the skin
Recipe No 13 Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan mud with 1 tsp of sulphur powder. Add 10% Rapan salt solution to form spreadable consistency. Add a 15 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Use for bad acne outbreak
Recipe No 14 Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan yellow clay with 3 drops of peppermint essential oil. Add a little cucumber and lemon juice. Excellent mask for hot summer days. Use cucumber rounds on eyes to soothe them after a tiring day, before going to a party or the following morning
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These products are suitable for both women and men. For children it is best to use Rapan Blue clay only, since it is the mildest of all the Rapan products. Do not worry if you do not have some of the ingredients - improvise with what you have. And if you make products for multiple use, keep them in a cool dark place (a fridge is ideal). Enjoy!
