French red clay owes its deep terracotta colour to a high natural iron oxide content. It is moderately absorbent — stronger than pink or white, gentler than green — and that rich colour makes it as popular with soap makers as it is with mask blenders.

The 1Kg bulk pack is production scale, sized for soap makers, skincare brands, salons and anyone blending clay by the hundreds of grams.

Who it suits

A middle-ground clay that works for normal, combination and dull-looking skin. Often chosen for mature skin where green clay feels too stripping.

What people use it for

• Face masks for normal and combination skin
• A natural brick-red to rose colourant in cold process soap
• Body and back masks
• Blending with white clay to soften its strength
• Hair and scalp 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: 1Kg