"The final drying stage of a clay mask draws moisture from the surface of the skin, leaving it blotchy," she explains. ... "For those with sensitivity, the drying phase is a disaster—the skin often looks red and blotchy as well as feeling very uncomfortable," says McGlinchey.

How do you keep clay masks from drying out?

Add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of water if your clay mask dries out. If your mask got a little too warm or you haven't used it in a while, it could get dry and crumbly. Add a little bit of room-temperature water and mix it into your mask until it's thick enough to apply to your face.

Is a clay mask moisturizing?

Akhavan. "To also be hydrating, [the clay mask] have moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin, or squalane, or it can have anti-inflammatories like chamomile extract or rosehip and other botanical oils. ... A clay mask is something to use about once a week, according to Dr. Akhavan.