CALAMINE

Mask: In a clean dish (not metal) mix a portion of calamine (about one tablespoon) with a bit of boiled water or hydrosol to achieve the right consistency of a thick paste. It's well worth it to enrich the mask with a few drops of any kind of plant oil - it will make it more delicate. Apply to slightly moist skin, wash off after about 15 minutes, not allowing the paste to dry out (to avoid this you can add the oil to the mask, spray hydrosol or lay a warm damp towel on the face).

Mask with clay: An even richer mask can be made by mixing calamine with clays (for example white or pink) in any proportion. It's a great way to adjust the intensity according to your skin needs.

Bath: Depending on the volume of the bath tub throw in a handful or two of the clay. You can add a few drops of your favourite oil. After bathing rinse the body, dry delicately and apply a little oil or balsam.