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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New to your blog…. becoming slightly obsessed. I really like all the information you are giving and it is giving me so much help since I am such a newbie!! I have all of this stuff I have bought (thanks Pinterest) and no clue what to do with it!
In addition to what I listed that I have, raw honey, jojoba oil, coconut oil, Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar, baking soda. I also have, aloe vera gel, rosehip oil, tea tree oil, extra virgin olive oil and castor oil. I bought some of this for dyi hair masks, but what can I use that I listed with the activated charcoal to make a mask that will work just as great as yours, until I can get some clay?
Thanks so much!! 🙂
Hello!
I am new to the DYI all natural, face washes, masks, etc. Trying it out and sometimes it is very confusing! I just bought some Activated Charcoal and am dying to try it on my face tonight to rid my blackheads and clear my large pores. I’ve used some store bought charcoal products that I like, but want to try more natural products. Right now I do not have any type of clay, what can I use instead of clay to get similar results (the clay is on my must purchase list)? I have raw honey, jojoba oil, coconut oil, Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar, baking soda. Any recommendations? HELP! I’m clueless. 🙂
Yeah it can make your skin a little itchy when it starts to dry.
I just read an article that said this stuff is great — any clay mask — but NOT to let it harden on our skin. Once it starts to dry, wash it off right away.
Awesome! Have you tried using it to whiten your teeth yet? Activated charcoal: The unlikely all-natural teeth whitener
I love this recipe. I added a teaspoon of honey and 2 drops of lavender to mine.
I bought a bag of charcoal because it was on sale and had no idea what to do with it. I wonder if I can use it in my hair?
Is there a reason you don’t want to use bentonite clay? It’s really a fantastic healing clay that I think belongs in everyone’s natural medicine cabinet/beauty bag.
Hey ! What can I use in place of bentonite clay? Can o use diatomaceous earth?
I bought everything from whole foods. Great mask, let’s see what three months of this can do for my skin. Would this help with declaration?
Hi, Sylvia. Yay that’s great to hear! No, don’t worry. But don’t do it again LOL 🙂
Just used this mask and loved it! My skin feels so soft 🙂 Only problem..after I finished using it, I realized that I missed reading the part about not using metal utensils to stir it. Does that mean that the mask was ruined and won’t actually do anything for my skin?
Just used this mask and loved it! My skin feels so soft 🙂 Only problem..after I finished using it, I realized that I missed reading the part about not using metal utensils to stir it. Does that mean that the mask was ruined and won’t actually do anything for me skin?
hahaha, I put in two caps and it seemed like too much, sure enough when I clicked on the activated charcoal you use it was about half of what is in a capsule of what I was using. Maybe now it will work better, I’ve been have a problem with activated charcoal getting trapped in my pores.
Nadia thank you so much for displaying your great skin care help.
I do wear make up now but hope to be able to make sun damage spots
disappear over time.
My question is which oil can I use to remove make up before cleansing and toning.
Also which do you use in regards to refined or not refined oils.
Thanks Nadia your information so helpful.
I followed the intructions perfectly but when I washed off the mask my pores were died black and I couldn’t wash it out until I scrubbed a bunch of times into the next day. But my skin was so damn soft!! Any tips?? Am I not breaking it up enough?? Thanks!!!
Hi, Cheri. Well that’s really up to you! I like to apply this one or the DIY Deep Clean Green Mask (wince both are great at clearing pores) once a week.
Hi- How often do you recommend applying this mask? Thanks!
I have been using bentonite paste for years and was considering marketing the paste. However it turns moldy. I saw your recommendation about adding a preservative and was wondering what you would recommend.
You always have to be VERY careful with DIYs that contain water. I’d just give them the powder and instructions for adding their own water, honey, or ACV on an as-need basis when they plan to apply the mask.
I was wondering how long this mask would last and if I could bottle it? Do i need something to preserve it? this might sound odd but I am just learning all these new natural things and would like to put together baskets for my family this christmas.