Preventing Clay Mask from Drying Out

Clay masks primarily contain water, which can evaporate over time, causing the mask to dry out and harden during storage. Adding humectants to your formula can help prevent this issue.

Humectants work by attracting and retaining water within the product, helping the clay mask maintain its soft consistency and preventing it from drying out during storage.

Some ingredients you can consider adding to your clay mask formula include:

• MOIST72™: A highly effective moisturizer that helps retain skin moisture for a long time.
• MOIST24: A humectant that helps maintain moisture throughout the day and also improves the texture of the product, making it pleasant to use.
• HumecMax™: A humectant that is more efficient at binding water compared to standard Glycerin.
• Advanced Moisture Complex: A complex blend that provides immediate and long-lasting moisture, helping to prevent water evaporation.
• Diglycerin: A humectant with better moisture retention efficiency than Glycerin.
• Sorbitol Solution 70%: A cosmetic grade humectant that provides moisture.
• TransMoist™: Helps moisturize the skin and enhances the absorption of other ingredients.
• VersaMoist™: Provides moisturizing benefits, improves texture, and helps stabilize the formula.
• PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether: A naturally derived humectant that provides moisture.
• WaterLock™: Helps form a thin film on the skin to prevent water loss.

The usage rate for these ingredients varies depending on the specific ingredient and its recommended concentration (generally ranging from 1-10% or as advised by the supplier). You should start with a small amount and test to achieve the desired result, adjusting based on your specific formula and storage conditions.