7 Amazing Mud Masks for Radiant Looking Skin ...

A brand name that springs to mind when I think of mud masks is Borghese. To me, Borghese excel in all of their products. What makes their mud masks so effective and worthy of the price is that they’re enriched with Tuscan volcanic hills mud, as well as other ingredients, like sweet almond oil and avocado. Their masks work just as well on the body too and you can use their built-in sponge to wash the mud off. The Fango mud masks all receive rave reviews and there are 7 varieties, depending on your skin complaint. Priced at $66 for 520ml, you can find these masks at Borghese boutiques, department stores as well as Birchbox and Amazon.com.

If you’re looking for a mud mask formulated without the harsh chemicals that you find in most cosmetic brands (sulfates, parabens, pthalates), look no further than GLAMGLOW. Their unique formula helps fight all common skin concerns, including breakouts, skin discoloration, black and white heads, razor bumps, and in-grown hair. It draws out the dirt and congestion from your pores with its Activated-X charcoal (hence its black color), while a six-acid blend dramatically brightens and softens your skin. Priced at $69 for 30ml, this mask is available from beauty emporiums like Sephora, Ulta and select department stores. They even have a sister version - GLAMGLOW Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask, if you like this company but want to switch it up!

Most mud masks recommend once a week usage for optimum results, but this mask can be used as often as you like. It contains that famous black charcoal perfect for unclogging those pores and removing the skin’s dirt and other debris. Origins recommends priming the skin first with a warm moist towel, then adding the mask and letting it sit for ten minutes, before rinsing off. Priced at $24 for 100ml, you can find this directly from Origins’ boutiques, and other beauty emporiums, like Sephora and Ulta.

This has to be the cheapest mask on my list, but it’s equally as effective as the more expensive brands and it is ultra-cleansing and smells fab too. Who doesn’t want a mud mask that smells superb? The orange and bergamot is what keeps it smelling beautifully, while the formula recharges your skin for a much brighter and clearer complexion. You can use this product up to 3 times a week too! Priced at $5.99 for 100ml, you can find this at beauty emporiums like Ulta as well as online at Amazon.com.

I can't leave a mud mask from the Dead Sea off my list! Just as it states, this one is very purifying for your skin. I spent some time in the Jordanian Dead Sea after I finished working in Iraq, and had an amazing time trying out the numerous mud and salt products at spas and floating in the Dead Sea itself! This product is a mixture of both clay and Dead Sea Mud (along with other minerals and plant based extracts), to help detoxify your skin and clean your pores deeply. It won’t irritate your skin, as it has anti-inflammatory properties, helping you to feel like you have the smoothest, softest skin afterwards. Priced at $33 for 100ml (and a travel size available for $10) from AHAVA’s website (ahavaus.com) and department stores like Nordstrom.

This mud mask is specifically formulated for those concerned with aging skin. Replenish your skin in 15 minutes with this Miracle Revival mud mask. Formulated with bioactive silts sourced from European spring-fed lakes, this one is great at targeting age spots, while reducing the appearance of fine lines through natural collagen stimulation. Its special absorbing action unclogs pores, eliminates dead skin cells, and reduces any skin redness. Over time, you should notice your skin’s elasticity will improve, a change in hydration levels as well as more even skin tone! Priced at $38 for 112ml, you can find this at department stores as well as online from Amazon and other websites.

Swedish-born Kerstin created this face mask made with organic Moor Mud from Hungary. The mud is rich in thermal minerals (35%) and trace elements to deeply cleanse and revitalize your skin. This mask helps brighten dull skin, promote circulation and it also contains a natural exfoliant. If you haven’t tried her products before, they’re definitely worth it! According to research, using this product twice a week for one month will increase cell regeneration by 7-10%. Priced at $35 for 133ml, you can find this at department stores like Nordstrom as well as a variety of luxury spas around the world.

I trust you'll reap the benefits of these amazing mud masks and you'll find one that works for your skin type. Do you enjoy using mud masks? If so, which one do you recommend?