Dinsaw Pong, anyone?

Montagne Jeunesse: White Thai Mud Masque

I received the masque from Swaggable, a program which lets you sample products in exchange for an honest review. I have used many of the masques that are part of the Montagne Jeunesse family also known as "7th Heaven" (www.organic7thheaven.com). This time I received the White Thai Mud Masque!

What's in it:
White Thai Mud, Organic Lemon Grass, Lotus Blossom, Organic Ginger, Organic Sesame, Organic Jasmine Tea and Organic Aloe Vera.

Properties that stand out:
Dinsaw Pong, known to us as White Thai mud helps purify the skin and has been used in Thailand for years. The chalk like consistency tends to draw out the impurities in a gentle manner, leaving you with soft and clean surface. The mud has been used in many purposes from beauty to medical, for clearing rashes to healing wounds. The mud has also been used by Thais and Laotians as skin protection, from environments that may be harsh and grueling to the skin. Once removed, you are left with a silky skin that is ultra soft.

Lemongrass. has been used in aromatherapy as a calming agent and is also antimicrobial, antifungal, analgesic, antidepressant and antiseptic.

The Lotus Blossom has been known for revitalizing skin to hair. The Lotus Flower Extract works like a conditioner.

Ginger contains gingerol, a strong antioxidant. Think of it like punching those free radicals that try to age us.

Sesame is also rich in antioxidants and this is why I not only apply it to my skin but always add a dash to my Asian dishes.

Tea alone contains antioxidants that help reduce swelling. It is rich in vitamins E, C, D, Magnesium to Iron.

I could write an article on Aloe alone from it's healing properties to how well it moisturizes. It's the one succulent I keep around and come summer when you get a little too red, I put a stalk in the fridge and nothing soothes a burn like Aloe Vera does. I love seeing it in beauty products and it beats the common cheap H2o you see so many companies use as filler.

Does it Work?
This masque makes up for the hard weeks where I did not hydrate correctly or kept up with my beauty regimen as I should. Call it my "cheater masque". I love how the White Thai Mud gently exfoliates all the impurities by drawing them out gently. I did not get that harsh dry-out you experience with clay masks, where you may even peel/flake a bit. I think what corrects those issues, is the antioxidant punch this masque has. You get lifting of dead cells that are exchanged by new ones, which are welcomed with a burst of nourishment.

I recommend you "Feed your Skin" with this masque and you will be thankful you did!

Montagne Jeunesse: 7th Heaven Million Year Mud Masque

So, what exactly is the Million Year Mud Masque?

I received the masque from Swaggable, a program which lets you sample products in exchange for an honest review. I have used many of the masques that are part of the Montagne Jeunesse family, also known as "7th Heaven" (www.organic7thheaven.com). I had not used the Million Year Mud masque from this company, so I was excited when I received it.

What's in it?
You have Rhassoul Mud, which is a mineral rich clay from Morroco. The clay helps soften the skin and aids in reducing acne, sebum secretions that result in break-outs, clogged pores, black heads and all those unlikable bumps. Other benefits that this magical clay provides, is regeneration of new skin cells and you know this results in a fresh looking but also feeling skin. It's that glow we seek! The mud aids in re-balancing the surface of the skin and you get pores that are tightened and diminished in size.

Think of it as a cleansing and nutrition for your face that has zero calories but there is more in this buffet. You have Organic Manuka Honey and as we have heard, it's medicinal properties help in healing to even having antibacterial components that help disinfect.

Next you have Organic Shea Butter. Shea Butter is not only a great agent that helps soften the skin because of it's nourishing properties found in the oil, but it's also packs anti-inflammatory power. You get that soothing relief you will see and feel. You can start seeing the balance this mask creates, you have the clay that cleans and strips dead cells and then comes the other ingredients like the Manuka Honey and Shea Butter, that feed your skin!

The next item is Organic Juniper Berries. I know, I said, "what"? too. I could not recall or even know of a time I read Juniper Berries in a beauty product so I looked it up because I only know how to cook with them. From what I gathered, the Greeks used these berries for their medicinal properties and they were ahead of the times because there are studies regarding arthritis, rheumatism to even appetite suppression. From what I concluded, the berry aids with inflammation and because of it's pepper like properties, it may help with the tightening of the skin. I also found that the natural fragrance they emit is considered to be aromatherapy and I like that being used over some synthetic ingredient that really just damages your skin.

You then have Organic Elderflower, Organic Ginseng and Organic Clove. The aforementioned ingredients did not have spectacular benefits but small things about Ginseng slowing the aging process (even though I could not find conclusive studies), to clove oil having antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Does it Work?
YES! I love this masque and it's my favorite so far because I saw visible changes after removing. I even used the left-over as a spot treatment and it worked better than other major brands I have spent more money on. At about $2.50 a packet, you can't beat it! My pores were smaller and I did get the results listed, a temporary tightening of the skin that gave me a smoother look. I will be repurchasing this one immediately. I also like that the product starts with Aloe juice and not water like so many beauty products. It's packed with benefit after benefit and this clay is magical. My skin had it's best week after I treated it to the Million Year Mud masque. No bumps of any kind or clogged pores (even clear around the nostril area).

I recommend you "Feed your Skin" with this masque and you will be thankful you did!  You can connect with Montagne Jeunesse on-line at www.montagnejeunesse.com ; via FaceBook at www.facebook.com/MontagneJeunesse; or via Twitter at https://twitter.com/MontagneJeuness

Montagne Jeunesse Face Masque

These packs cost just under $2! I know, it’s just too great to believe and they have so many to choose from so you are not stuck with a huge jar when you need another variety. I received the Fruit Smoothie in Crushed Raspberry. This product is a deep pore cleaning masque and smells as delicious as it sounds. It has Mango too! I entered 2013 with a less than bright complexion but after just 15 minutes, I had baby soft skin that glowed like I did not stay up too late on New Year’s Eve. I quickly googled and saw that ULTA has these and I drove out the next day and picked up 6 masques. I love the clays they use and my skin did not breakout the following day because it does not over strip your skin. I will be using the Montagne brand from now on because I’m a true believer that there are many great companies that can make you beautiful without emptying your pocket book! @MontagneJeuness / #FaceMasque

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The above article is based on my own opinions and none of the brand/companies require I provide a negative and/or positive review. My opinions are honest and based on trying the products at zero cost. My opinions may vary from yours and others.