Clay Soap for Oily Skin: Does It Help?
If your face gets shiny by lunchtime, you've probably heard that clay soap can help. Here's the honest answer.
How Clay Helps
Clay naturally soaks up oil. In soap, it helps lift away extra oil and dirt as you wash. It won't change how much oil your skin makes, but it can help your face feel fresh and clean.
Which Clay Is Best for Oily Skin?
- Activated charcoal: the deepest clean. Try our Clarity Charcoal & Sea Moss Facial Soap.
- French green clay: great for oily or combination skin. Try our French Green Clay & Sea Moss Facial Soap.
- Kaolin clay: the gentlest clay. It's in every bar we make.
Won't Clay Dry Me Out?
It can, if the soap is harsh. That's why our facial soaps have extra shea butter, coconut milk and sea moss. You get the clean without the tight feeling.
Don't Over-Wash
Washing oily skin too much can make it feel worse, because your skin may make more oil to make up for it. Twice a day is plenty.
How to Use Clay Soap
- Wet your face with lukewarm water.
- Lather the bar in your hands.
- Massage gently for 30 seconds.
- Rinse and pat dry.
- Use a light moisturizer. Yes, oily skin needs it too!
Our Tip
Keep a facial soap at the gym or in your travel bag for a quick fresh-up after sweating.
A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.