Relaxing with a book, a glass of red, and my skin smothered in a face mask is my idea of the perfect quiet, Friday night in. Anyone else agree? The way I see it...the mask is doing wonders for my skin, the book is expanding my vocabulary and the wine...well red wine has antioxidants in, right? So it's obviously great for my health.

My go-to masks lately have been the new powder masks from Corinne Taylor. With 3 different formulas, these masks are super gentle, and target specific skin concerns. There are some definite advantages to using an organic powder face mask, over a cream or liquid face mask. 

Pros:

• Powders require little to no preserving ingredients, so synthetic preservatives that can irritate the skin are easily avoided.
• You can mix the texture of the mask yourself, so you can add as much or as little water as you like.
• You can even add extra ingredients to the mask such as honey, as an antibacterial, or avocado to soothe and hydrate. (Be aware, if you do this, it might get a little messy!)
• Powders generally have a longer shelf life so you won't need to worry about using it up as quickly.

So lets take a look at the 3 organic powder face masks available from Corinne Taylor.

Deep Cleanse Face Mask

Who's it for?

• Oily and combination skin.
• Blemish prone skin.

What does it do?

• Draws out impurities from the skin to keep the skin clear.
• Deep cleanses and detoxifies.
• Delivers much needed minerals to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion.
• Sloughs away dead skin cells to unclog pores.

What are the ingredients?

• Bentonite Clay - Draws out toxins and impurities from the skin.
• Kaolin Clay - Cleanses pores and reduces oily skin.
• Activated Charcoal Powder - Purifies the skin and helps to fight blackheads.
• Willow Bark Extract - A natural salicylic acid to gently, but effectively exfoliate the skin.
• Tea Tree Essential Oil - Has antibacterial properties and helps to fight acne.
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Antiseptic and helps to clear blemishes.
• Juniper Berry Essential Oil - Tones the skin and reduces the size of blemishes.

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Soothe Face Mask

Who's it for?

• Normal, dry skin types.
• Sensitive skin.

What does it do?

• Calms inflamed skin.
• Soothes irritated skin.
• Gently exfoliates and softens. 

What are the ingredients?

• French Pink Clay - A mild clay suitable for sensitive skin, cleanses and detoxifies the skin for brighter skin.
• Rosehip Seed Powder - Helps to increase collagen production and provide essential fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6.
• Lavender Essential Oil - Provides anti-inflammatory effects and helps to calm and soothe the skin.
• Jojoba Seed Oil - Anti-inflammatory and soothes irritated skin.
• Chamomile Flower Extract - Soothes redness and irritation in the skin.
• Frankincense Essential Oil - Helps to slow signs of ageing and tighten pores.

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Glow Face Mask

Who's it for?

• Dull skin.
• Oily and combination skin.
• All skin types, but particularly those who want to brighten their complexion.

What does it do?

• Brightens the skin and adds radiance.
• Provides antioxidants and fights premature ageing.

What are the ingredients?

• French Green Clay - Draws out impurities from the skin and gently exfoliates.
• Matcha Green Tea Powder - Contains high levels on antioxidants that help to reduce fine lines and tighten the skin.
• Arrowroot Powder - Absorbs sebum and smoothes the skin. 
• Rose Geranium Essential Oil - Removes impurities and increases blood circulation to brighten the skin.
• Bergamot Essential Oil - Unclogs pores and balances the skin.
• Kelp Powder - Brightens and softens the skin.

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