Comments on: The Only Clay Mask I’ll Ever Use

By: Melody

Melody — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 04:51:05 +0000

First time I used this was fine. Second time burned a lot. Keep your layers thin and ice handy. It will be worse if you layer anything on top. The tightening of my skin is major. Pores disappear and the face moves less. Skin texture is super smooth.

I have dry skin, am 40 years old. This is my fave mask. Do not use actives for three days before until you know your reaction. Stay away from your eyes. I usually ignore this direction but it would be a very bad idea in this case. Session 2 stinging/burning lasted 10 minutes.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:38:13 +0000

In reply to Courtney. Courtney, I'm so so glad to hear you like it and it's working so well for your skin! It's really a game changer, isn't it? Other clay masks just absorb excess oil but this one does go the extra mile. :)

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:50:47 +0000

Purchased this product on your recommendation and am so glad I did. I was able to shop in store armed with a list of products I was currently using and looking to match with NOID. Discussion with the sales rep was very informative, but you do need to know your stuff, how your skin reacts, what you use etc as there is a lot of technical info to consider. Sales rep recommended using the mask for 5 days to start and then go to once a week. I have fairly oily skin and it can really stand up to anything I try on it (Vitamin C, Retinal, etc…). This is only day 2 but my skin already feels and looks great morning to night. Thank-you for the recommendation and scientific explanation I may toss all other masks in my cabinet as they just feel frivolous now!

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:23:09 +0000

In reply to Binky Melnik.

Hi Binky, yes these are marketing buzzwords. Skin can’t detoxify itself and you can detoxify it with skincare. It’s your liver and kidney that do the detoxifying job. So when you hear a skincare brand making this claim, ignore it.

I guess in the world of skincare decongested means that it can unclog the pores. But again, there’s not a standard definition so a lot of brands can use it to mean everything and nothing.

The new skincare trend seems to be anti-pollution skincare, hence where all this stuff is coming from. But having a healthy liver and cleansing your skin every night are your best detoxifying/decongesting weapons.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:19:46 +0000

In reply to Polly. Polly, oh no I’m so sorry to hear this! Have you changed anything in your skincare routine lately that may have increased its sensitivity? Like, upped your retinol dose or had a glycolic acid peel?

By: Binky Melnik

Binky Melnik — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:02:40 +0000

Hi, Gio:

Help me out with some nomenclature, please? If something “decongests” skin, how will I know? What is “congested” skin? “Congested” means “crowded,” or in the case of our noses, “stuffy.” What does it mean when applied to the skin?

Also, something which “detoxifies” our skin by definition removes toxins. What toxins are these? And why don’t we have a system to “detoxify” our skin the way we have a liver to deal with keeping our internal systems clean?

I’ve always assumed these are marketing buzzwords, but you deal with skin science, so I assume you can straighten these out for us. Thanks very much!

Binky