Olive green clay is a softer, warmer-toned member of the French green clay family. It carries the same mineral character as standard green clay but sits a step gentler on the absorbency scale, with a muted olive colour that comes from its own iron and plant mineral content.

The 200g size suits regular use and small-batch makers — enough for a soap batch or a run of face masks without reordering every few weeks.

Who it suits

A middle path for oily and combination skin that finds standard green clay too stripping. Gentle enough for more frequent use, while still doing real work on excess oil.

What people use it for

• Face masks for combination and mildly oily skin
• A soft olive to sage colourant in cold process soap
• Body masks and clay wraps
• Blending with white clay for a milder custom mix
• Scalp and hair masks

How to mix a mask

Stir 1–2 teaspoons of clay with roughly an equal amount of water, floral water or aloe until you have a smooth paste. Apply to clean skin, leave for 5–10 minutes and rinse before it dries completely — letting a clay mask crack and flake is what leaves skin feeling tight afterwards. Mix in a glass or ceramic bowl with a wooden or silicone spoon rather than metal.

Why choose this one

• Superfine milled, so it mixes smooth without grit
• No fragrance, preservatives, fillers or bulking agents
• Colour comes from the clay's own minerals, not added pigment
• Versatile across face masks, soap making and hair care
• Supplied in a resealable pack

Storage

Keep in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Only ever mix what you need — moisture getting into the jar will spoil the rest of the powder.

Before you start

For external cosmetic use. Patch test on a small area before first use, as with any new skincare ingredient.

Brand: Healthy Goal
Size: 200g