DIY All-Natural Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask
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This DIY All-Natural Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask is the perfect natural remedy for blackheads and blemishes! Don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients — activated charcoal and bentonite clay help to keep skin clear by drawing gunk and oil from pores. Let’s take a closer look and get rid of blackheads once and for all…!
Can you see me?
There I am! Just letting this miracle mask sink in and work its magic (and secretly hoping my sweetie will come home soon so I can give him a little scare).
I’ve dubbed this mask the “Blackhead Busting Blackout” mask since 1) its ingredients gently draw gunk from pores and so help eliminate blackheads like no other, and 2) it’s as black as the night sky.
Or should I just say that it’s as black as charcoal (activated charcoal, to be specific), one of its main ingredients? I suppose that would make more sense.
So have you noticed charcoal skincare products popping up left and right recently?
Oh of course you have.
It’s definitely become quite (read: really really) trendy, but for good reason.
First things first, activated charcoal is NOT the same as regular ol’ BBQ charcoal!
Activated charcoal is made specifically for medicinal use and to be very porous.
These pores allow activated charcoal to trap impurities — why it’s used to treat poisonings and intestinal gas (fun fact!).
Activated charcoal is especially helpful when it comes to clogged pores and blackheads.
Because when applied to the skin, it acts like a magnet — drawing dirt, other gunk, and excess oil from your pores.
This Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask has become a cult classic among Body Unburdened readers.
So come, drink the Kool-Aid 😉
Because pair activated charcoal with bentonite clay and WOAH! Major blackhead banishing power couple.
Like activated charcoal, bentonite clay also draws dirt, oil, and other gunk from pores.
And let’s not forget the apple cider vinegar…
… which helps balance the skin’s pH or “acid mantle,” preventing blemish-causing bacteria from growing out of control.
DIY All-Natural Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask
Applying this mask one to two times a week can make a SERIOUS difference in the overall appearance of your skin — texture, pore size, blemishes.
So let’s get to it!
PrintDIY All-Natural Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask
This DIY All-Natural Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask is the perfect natural remedy for blackheads and blemishes! Don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients — activated charcoal and bentonite clay help to keep skin clear by drawing gunk and oil from pores. Let’s take a closer look and get rid of blackheads once and for all…!
- Yield: 1 application 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp bentonite clay
- 2 capsules of activated charcoal (opened and emptied) OR 1/4 tsp activated charcoal powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp water
Instructions
- Mix* all of the ingredients together into a smooth paste, and spot test the mask on your cheek or underside of your wrist to make sure that you do not have any adverse reactions (always an important step when trying a new product, even if it’s all-natural!).
- Wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat partially dry (so that it is not dripping wet, yet moist).
- Apply the mask evenly avoiding the delicate skin around your eyes and lips, and let sit until dry, about 7-10 minutes.
- As the mask dries, it will start to feel tight on the skin, which can sometimes feel a little itchy. If you start to feel uncomfortable, wash the mask off.
- After the mask dries, wash it off, pat your face gently with a clean towel, and apply an all-natural moisturizer.
Notes
*Be sure to stir this mixture with a plastic or wooden spoon, as both charcoal and clay pull toxins from metals. Also be sure to store your clay in a non-metal container.
TIP: Some readers have noted that after washing the mask off, some activated charcoal remains in their pores. Obviously, we don’t want this! So to avoid this, it’s best to gently exfoliate beforehand — preferably the night before so skin isn’t too irritated or raw before applying the mask. Otherwise, you can gently exfoliate after rinsing the mask off to remove any lingering activated charcoal. Applying a face oil afterwards also helps to loosen the activated charcoal and lift it from the pore (check out these best face oils by skin type).
Keywords: blackhead mask, homemade face mask, clay face mask
Not into DIY? No problem!
One of my favorite natural skincare and beauty lines Beautycounter sells a phenomenal mask with similar ingredients + others to keep skin smooth and clear — the Balancing Facial Mask.
And if you’re looking to get more activated charcoal goodness in your skincare routine, you’ll love this charcoal cleansing bar from Beautycounter. It helps to gently clarify skin without stripping it and is one of my favorites.
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I am prone to blackheads around my nose so will give this a try!
Id really like to use this but after I use the mask, will more blackheads appear on my face? Like those creams that take out all the dirt, so youre face is filled with more blackheads and you have to apply the mask for a month or whatever, and after that time of using it your face is clean
I cant wait to make this. Also for those seeking to give as a gift I found this jar on amazon, kinda goes together I suppose. . . Just don’t add the water.
This looks like so much fun! I love making natural clay masks with my friends. Nothing beats putting on a face mask and watching a good movie with the girls! Thanks for this.
Oh no! I never have but I’m not sure of anyone else. Yes, sometimes when your skin “purges” it can seem to get worse before it gets better.
Hi after i used this i had a breakout like i have never had, iam assuming it oulled stuff to the surface… Anybody experoence this?
I just applied the mask to my face. I used lemon juice rather than of water and I put eucalyptus drops and tea tree. It made enough for 2 applications. I also steamed my face before i applied the mask. After I thought you could put the eucalyptus in the steam bath before applying the mask. I just washed the mask off. My face is a bit red, next time I will try it without the lemon juice. BUT, my face feels AB FAB, thank you so much for sharing. I cannot wait to see my skin after using this for a couple months. With your scrub and face oil suggestions.
Hi Nadia! So I’m curious about using bentonite clay if you have a copper iud. I was about to do an armpit detox but then noticed how it said not to let it come in contact with metal and I was worried it would have some sort of effect on my iud or something. Oh and also anything about using this stuff while nursing?? Thank you!!
If you use water, likely no – it can mold and you don’t want that.
Can you tell me if I can make a larger batch of this mask and store it?
What a great idea! When I gift face masks, I usually just mix the dry ingredients in a jar and add a tag with the ingredients & instructions that say to mix about a teaspoon of the mask mix with either water, raw honey (it they’re not vegan), or ACV depending on their skin needs (honey is nourishing and ACV is more deep-cleaning while water is good for any skin type).
Hi Nadia! I was planning on giving this to a friend of mine as a gift but I don’t know how to package it. 🙂 Do I simply mix both ingredients together in huge quantities, place it in a jar, and ask my friend to get a teaspoon of the mixture to mix with water? 🙂 Or is there some sort of base I can use to mix both and still be able to add water? 🙂 Thank you so much for this recipe! It’s done me wonders and I really am excited to share this with my friend as a surprise for her birthday. 🙂
Honestly that FASCINATES me because I have never once gotten the staining!! But I’m glad that you are happy now that everything is complete! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
I just got through trying this. I exfoliated this morning to prepare my skin. I still got the staining that others have mentioned, along with red skin. I exfoliated again using a baking soda and water paste and got the stain off. The redness has gone away and my skin is super soft. Thanks for the recipe.
Oh boy… not for me but everyone is different. Did it last long? Maybe the clay was a little too drying for your skin…?
Hello! I just tried this mask, and it made my skin look sunburnt… Is this normal??
Awesome! As for spot treatment – I suppose as often as you feel you need it!