Purifying Clay Mask
Purifying Clay Mask
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COSMOS
Blackheads aren't a hygiene problem. They're a biology problem. This mask solves it from the inside out.
Men produce significantly more sebum than women. That oil gets trapped beneath dead skin cells, oxidises, and becomes visible blackheads, enlarged pores, persistent shine. Surface cleansing doesn't reach deep enough to clear what's already embedded inside the pore.
The Purifying Clay Mask uses a dual-clay system White Clay and Green Clay working together to draw out impurities from within the pore, absorb excess oil without dehydrating the skin, and leave the surface clean, smooth, and genuinely clear. Charcoal Powder binds to and lifts the blackheads and trapped debris that cleansers can't reach.
Aquatic Algae and a Biomimetic Complex support the skin's barrier while the clays work, so you get the deep clean without the damage. Organic Black Tea, Sage, and Cucumber Extract calm any reactivity post-treatment. The difference after one use is visible tighter pores, less oil, fewer blackheads surfacing within days.
How to Use
1–2x Weekly — Evening
Cleanse first with Daily Control Cleanser apply the mask to clean, dry skin.
Apply an even layer across the face avoid the eye area and lips.
For blackhead-prone areas nose, chin, forehead apply a slightly thicker layer.
Leave on for 5–10 minutes you'll feel a gentle tightening as the clays draw out impurities.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
Follow immediately with Deep Hydration Cream freshly cleared pores absorb treatment products significantly better.
Important: Use 1–2 times per week as a treatment, not daily. Do not use on broken, irritated, or sunburned skin. If you experience tightness beyond a gentle pulling sensation, reduce application time to 5 minutes.
Key Ingredients
White Clay (Kaolin)
The gentlest clay. Absorbs excess sebum and draws out impurities from pores without over-drying. Suitable for weekly use on even sensitive skin types.
Green Clay (Montmorillonite)
Mineral-rich clay that tightens pores, detoxifies the skin, and improves overall texture. Works deeper than Kaolin the second layer of the dual-clay system.
Charcoal Powder
Binds to and lifts blackheads and trapped debris from within the pore. Acts like a magnet for the oxidised oil that surface cleansers cannot reach.
Aquatic Algae + Biomimetic Complex
Delivers hydration and minerals while the clays work preventing the tight, stripped feeling most clay masks cause. Supports the skin barrier during deep cleansing.
Post-treatment botanicals: Organic Black Tea Extract provides antioxidant protection. Sage Extract delivers antibacterial action that helps prevent new blemishes forming after pores are cleared. Cucumber Extract soothes and cools reactive skin after the mask is removed.
Full Ingredient List — INCI
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Kaolin, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Diatomaceous Earth, Butylene Glycol, Aqua, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Anisate, Squalane, Charcoal Powder, Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract*, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Rhamnose, Glycolipids, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid.
*From organic farming · 100% Natural origin · 16% Organic origin · COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife
Questions
How is this different from the Volcanic Scrub?
The Volcanic Scrub uses physical friction to remove dead cells from the surface. This mask uses clay absorption and charcoal binding to extract impurities from inside the pore a deeper mechanism. Use the scrub for surface texture. Use the mask for deep pore congestion. They complement each other on different nights. Read the full comparison in The Lab.
Will this dry out my skin?
No unlike most clay masks, this contains Aquatic Algae and a Biomimetic Complex that maintain hydration during the treatment, on an Aloe Vera base that further prevents drying. Always follow with moisturiser after removal, and your skin should feel clean and clear rather than tight or stripped.
Can I use this and the AHA in the same week?
Yes, but on different nights. The mask extracts impurities from inside the pore. The AHA Peeling Concentrate dissolves the dead cell layer that traps oil in the first place. Together they address congestion from both directions. Example week: mask on Monday, AHA on Thursday.
Can I use this on the same night I shave?
Avoid using immediately after shaving the clays can irritate freshly razored skin. Apply on non-shaving evenings for best results. If you shave in the morning and want to mask that evening, that's fine enough time has passed for the skin to recover.
How long does one tube last?
At 1–2 uses per week, the 90ml tube lasts approximately 15+ weeks nearly 4 months. One of the longest-lasting products in the Armour collection.
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