Skin Care Ingredients You're Probably Overusing

Clays, such as kaolin clay, bentonite clay, rhassoul clay and trendy Australian pink clay, can be overdone. Clays are typically found in masks and the instructions suggest using the treatments a couple of times a week. As great as clay is for deep cleaning and removing stubborn dirt and impurities, it can also dry out skin with overuse.

Resist the urge to use clay masks and treatments too frequently — even if you see results. Follow the recommended time and application usage. Even those with oily and acne-prone skin can start to experience dryness and irritation from overusing clay skin care products.

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