Activated Charcoal // Charcoal that has undergone an oxygen treatment to increase its capacity to chemically bind with toxins. When applied topically, activated charcoal binds with dirt, oil and toxins—providing a deep cleanse that helps minimize and prevent clogged pores.
Hibiscus Flowers // Often called the “natural botox plant” because of its firming & lifting properties. Hibiscus is high in naturally occurring AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids), which exfoliate, promote cell renewal, and help prevent breakouts. It is also rich in water-soluble antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals and promote a healthy complexion. Our hibiscus is certified organic.
French Green Clay // Extracted from French bedrock and sundried, this clay is teeming with beneficial minerals like silica, magnesium, calcium, iron, and montmorillonite. Traditionally, it is said to have the ability to absorb toxins and impurities and to soothe sores and wounds when applied topically. Our French green clay is untreated and 100% natural.
Rose Petals // Rose petals have antibacterial properties and contain antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stressors that cause signs of aging. Our rose petals are certified organic.
Chamomile Flowers // Small but mighty, chamomile is high in flavonoids, terpenoids, oxides, and azulenes—including chamazulene which gives chamomile essential oil its brilliant azure color). It is rich in antioxidants and has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties which help clear the skin. It is also a powerful skin healer. Our chamomile is certified organic.
Willow Bark // Willow bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. When applied topically, salicin has been shown to help reduce the visible signs of aging by gently exfoliating, promoting cell renewal, and clarifying the skin. It also has antioxidants as well as antimicrobial properties. Our willow bark is certified organic.
Sugar Extract // Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, an exfoliant that helps slough away dead skin cells to help reveal a brighter, more youthful complexion. Our sugar extract is certified organic.
Full Ingredients: White Clay, French Green Clay, Activated Charcoal, Zinc Oxide, Colloidal Oats*, Hibiscus Flower*, Lavender Flower*, Chamomile Flower*, Rose Petal*, Calendula Flower*, Willow Bark*, Cinnamon*, Sugar Extract*, Aloe Leaf Juice Extract*, and Tapioca Starch*
*certified organic
How to Use the Mineral Purifying Mask
A Deeply Purifying Mineral Face Mask
Use the Mineral Purifying Mask 1–2 times per week to help visibly clarify, refine, and refresh your complexion.
This mineral-rich clay mask helps draw out impurities, absorb excess oil, and leave skin feeling clean, smooth, and balanced.
How to Mix & Apply
Start with approximately ½ tablespoon of mask powder and gradually mix in about ½ teaspoon of water or your favorite facial mist. Gradually add more liquid until you reach your preferred consistency.
For best results, begin with less liquid and increase as needed to create a smooth, spreadable paste.
Apply to clean skin and leave on for 10–15 minutes, or until the mask begins to dry.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Follow with a hydrating facial mist and your favorite facial oil or balm to replenish moisture.
Mask Ritual Ideas for Your Skin Needs
For a Visibly Clarified, Balanced Complexion:
Mix with Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist to help refresh and rebalance the skin.
For Active Blemish-Prone Skin:
Mix with Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist, raw or Manuka honey, and 2–3 drops of Sea Berry Facial Oil or Green Tea Clarifying Facial Oil for a nourishing, clarifying treatment.
For Combination or Oily Skin with Congestion:
Mix with Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist. For enhanced results, prepare skin with a gentle facial steam before applying your mask.
For Dry Skin with Congestion:
Mix with organic plain yogurt (preferably probiotic-rich) and raw or Manuka honey to add comfort and hydration while masking.
For Excess Oil & Imbalance:
Mix with cooled organic green tea and 2–3 drops of the Green Tea Clarifying Facial Oil for a refreshing, balancing treatment.
For Ongoing Skin Clarity:
Mix with either of our facial mists for a simple, effective weekly reset.
Complete Your Masking Routine
After rinsing, follow with:
- A hydrating facial mist to replenish moisture
- A facial oil or balm to seal in hydration
This helps leave skin feeling soft, balanced, and comfortably nourished.
The Ritual of Masking
Skincare is also a moment of self-care. Before mixing your mask, take a moment to set the tone for your ritual.
Create a comfortable space, wear something soft, or draw a warm bath. While the mask works, pause to breathe deeply and allow yourself to slow down.
This is your time to reset—inside and out.
Below are instructions on how to recycle the packaging for this product. We subsidize hard-to-recycle beauty packaging from any brand through our partnership with Pact — and as a thank you, get 25% off your next order. Learn more about our recycling program here.
Packaging
This product is packaged in a glass jar and a box made from 85% recycled and FSC-certified paper. The boxes are printed using plant-based, low-VOC inks, and produced in a wind-powered facility.
Impact
This product plants trees and recovers 5x the amount of plastic from the environment than the amount used in our packaging. All Apoterra products are carbon negative & certified Plastic Negative.
Sourcing
Sustainability starts with where and how our ingredients are grown. We prioritize working with farmers and suppliers who uphold ethical and eco-conscious practices, including: Certified Organic, Grown without pesticides, Fair Trade & Indigenous-Owned or Managed.
Size
Full Size: 0.74 oz / 21.26 g (fills a 1.5oz jar)
Use By
For best results, use within 2 years of the date of production or within 6 months of opening, whichever comes first. You can search your batch number here to learn about its production date and ingredient origins. If your product is older than the above, it may still be good, but we cannot vouch for its effectiveness.
Commitments
Clean & Natural
Cruelty-free (certified by Leaping Bunny)
Microbiome-friendly (certified by Kind to Biome)
Plastic Negative (certified by Blue Bird Climate)
Carbon Negative
Gluten Free
Charcoal & Clay Purifying Mask (Formerly Mineral Mask)
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“I absolutely love this mask for my oily, congested and rosacea-prone skin…it keeps my skin blemish-free and feeling very clean.” —Spenser K.
This mineral-rich mask offers a powerful yet gentle detox for breakout-prone, sensitive, or congested skin. Purifying clays and activated charcoal draw out impurities and balance excess oil, while calming botanicals like chamomile, colloidal oats, and aloe soothe inflammation and support barrier health.
The powder formula lets you customize each use—just mix with water, hydrosol, or honey to suit your skin’s needs. Skin feels clearer, calmer, and more balanced after each use.
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Activated Charcoal // Charcoal that has undergone an oxygen treatment to increase its capacity to chemically bind with toxins. When applied topically, activated charcoal binds with dirt, oil and toxins—providing a deep cleanse that helps minimize and prevent clogged pores.
Hibiscus Flowers // Often called the “natural botox plant” because of its firming & lifting properties. Hibiscus is high in naturally occurring AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids), which exfoliate, promote cell renewal, and help prevent breakouts. It is also rich in water-soluble antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals and promote a healthy complexion. Our hibiscus is certified organic.
French Green Clay // Extracted from French bedrock and sundried, this clay is teeming with beneficial minerals like silica, magnesium, calcium, iron, and montmorillonite. Traditionally, it is said to have the ability to absorb toxins and impurities and to soothe sores and wounds when applied topically. Our French green clay is untreated and 100% natural.
Rose Petals // Rose petals have antibacterial properties and contain antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stressors that cause signs of aging. Our rose petals are certified organic.
Chamomile Flowers // Small but mighty, chamomile is high in flavonoids, terpenoids, oxides, and azulenes—including chamazulene which gives chamomile essential oil its brilliant azure color). It is rich in antioxidants and has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties which help clear the skin. It is also a powerful skin healer. Our chamomile is certified organic.
Willow Bark // Willow bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. When applied topically, salicin has been shown to help reduce the visible signs of aging by gently exfoliating, promoting cell renewal, and clarifying the skin. It also has antioxidants as well as antimicrobial properties. Our willow bark is certified organic.
Sugar Extract // Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, an exfoliant that helps slough away dead skin cells to help reveal a brighter, more youthful complexion. Our sugar extract is certified organic.
Full Ingredients: White Clay, French Green Clay, Activated Charcoal, Zinc Oxide, Colloidal Oats*, Hibiscus Flower*, Lavender Flower*, Chamomile Flower*, Rose Petal*, Calendula Flower*, Willow Bark*, Cinnamon*, Sugar Extract*, Aloe Leaf Juice Extract*, and Tapioca Starch*
*certified organic
How to Use the Mineral Purifying Mask
A Deeply Purifying Mineral Face Mask
Use the Mineral Purifying Mask 1–2 times per week to help visibly clarify, refine, and refresh your complexion.
This mineral-rich clay mask helps draw out impurities, absorb excess oil, and leave skin feeling clean, smooth, and balanced.
How to Mix & Apply
Start with approximately ½ tablespoon of mask powder and gradually mix in about ½ teaspoon of water or your favorite facial mist. Gradually add more liquid until you reach your preferred consistency.
For best results, begin with less liquid and increase as needed to create a smooth, spreadable paste.
Apply to clean skin and leave on for 10–15 minutes, or until the mask begins to dry.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Follow with a hydrating facial mist and your favorite facial oil or balm to replenish moisture.
Mask Ritual Ideas for Your Skin Needs
For a Visibly Clarified, Balanced Complexion:
Mix with Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist to help refresh and rebalance the skin.
For Active Blemish-Prone Skin:
Mix with Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist, raw or Manuka honey, and 2–3 drops of Sea Berry Facial Oil or Green Tea Clarifying Facial Oil for a nourishing, clarifying treatment.
For Combination or Oily Skin with Congestion:
Mix with Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist. For enhanced results, prepare skin with a gentle facial steam before applying your mask.
For Dry Skin with Congestion:
Mix with organic plain yogurt (preferably probiotic-rich) and raw or Manuka honey to add comfort and hydration while masking.
For Excess Oil & Imbalance:
Mix with cooled organic green tea and 2–3 drops of the Green Tea Clarifying Facial Oil for a refreshing, balancing treatment.
For Ongoing Skin Clarity:
Mix with either of our facial mists for a simple, effective weekly reset.
Complete Your Masking Routine
After rinsing, follow with:
- A hydrating facial mist to replenish moisture
- A facial oil or balm to seal in hydration
This helps leave skin feeling soft, balanced, and comfortably nourished.
The Ritual of Masking
Skincare is also a moment of self-care. Before mixing your mask, take a moment to set the tone for your ritual.
Create a comfortable space, wear something soft, or draw a warm bath. While the mask works, pause to breathe deeply and allow yourself to slow down.
This is your time to reset—inside and out.
Below are instructions on how to recycle the packaging for this product. We subsidize hard-to-recycle beauty packaging from any brand through our partnership with Pact — and as a thank you, get 25% off your next order. Learn more about our recycling program here.
Packaging
This product is packaged in a glass jar and a box made from 85% recycled and FSC-certified paper. The boxes are printed using plant-based, low-VOC inks, and produced in a wind-powered facility.
Impact
This product plants trees and recovers 5x the amount of plastic from the environment than the amount used in our packaging. All Apoterra products are carbon negative & certified Plastic Negative.
Sourcing
Sustainability starts with where and how our ingredients are grown. We prioritize working with farmers and suppliers who uphold ethical and eco-conscious practices, including: Certified Organic, Grown without pesticides, Fair Trade & Indigenous-Owned or Managed.
Size
Full Size: 0.74 oz / 21.26 g (fills a 1.5oz jar)
Use By
For best results, use within 2 years of the date of production or within 6 months of opening, whichever comes first. You can search your batch number here to learn about its production date and ingredient origins. If your product is older than the above, it may still be good, but we cannot vouch for its effectiveness.
Commitments
Clean & Natural
Cruelty-free (certified by Leaping Bunny)
Microbiome-friendly (certified by Kind to Biome)
Plastic Negative (certified by Blue Bird Climate)
Carbon Negative
Gluten Free
The Apoterra Difference
“I had persistent (not cystic, but all-over blemishes) acne for the entirety of my teenage years…My aesthetician recommended Apoterra, and I've never looked back. It took a few months, but my skin cleared up…My skin feels the smoothest + softest it's ever been, has a bit of a glow, and is much more even in tone.” —Mary M.
Inside the Mineral Purifying Mask
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French Green Clay
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Activated Charcoal
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Willow Bark
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Colloidal Oats
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Chamomile
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Hibiscus
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Detoxifies
Rich in minerals, this clay detoxifies, tones, and remineralizes while drawing out deep impurities.
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Deeply Cleanses
A powerful purifier that binds to toxins and excess oil to deeply cleanse congested pores.
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Exfoliates
A natural source of salicin that gently exfoliates and helps prevent breakouts without irritation.
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Soothes
Soothes and strengthens the skin barrier with nourishing beta-glucans and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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Calms Redness
A botanical soother rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that ease redness and irritation.
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Gently Exfoliates
A natural source of AHAs and antioxidants that promote gentle exfoliation and skin renewal.
Results People Love
"Loving the mask!Love everything from the packaging, to the smell, to the way it feels before and after. My face felt very firm while the charcoal mask was on, but soft and supple afterwards...a little goes a long long way."– Megan
"Best Charcoal Mask without the garbage additives!...I love how this is powder form so you can mix any liquid to turn it into a mask! I love how it soothes any redness I have and is great for sensitive skin! It also calms any active breakouts going on and swoops off excess oil!"– Chanelle J.
"A must have in my weekly regimen! I absolutely love this mask for my oily congested and rosacea prone skin. The powder is so easy to use and personalize to your own needs...it keeps my skin blemish free and feeling very clean."- Spenser K.
How to Use
Mix ½ tablespoon of the Mineral Purifying Mask with ½ teaspoon of water or your favorite facial mist. Apply a thin, even layer to clean skin, leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Use 1-2 times a week for a balanced, clarified complexion.
Suggested Pairing:
Neroli Clarifying Complexion Mist
Herbal Clarifying Facial Oil
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Radically Fresh & Results Driven
At Apoterra, our expert herbalists craft purposeful formulations with botanicals that are rooted in traditional herbalism and validated by modern science. Botanicals at peak freshness meet clinically-backed active ingredients at proven concentrations—and the result is revolutionary.
Unlike mass-market brands that rely on highly processed ingredients, we create in-house herbal infusions of whole-plant botanicals within fresh, cold-pressed plant oils. This method preserves the full range of nutrients, delivering real, visible results right to your skin.
FAQs
Yes! The gentle clays and calming botanicals make it suitable for sensitive skin. We recommend using a soothing activator like honey, chilled chamomile tea or our Rose Essential Hydration Mist. As with all products, we also recommend patch testing before use.
For optimal results, use this mask 1-2 times a week. Adjust frequency based on your skin’s needs.
Calming botanicals such as chamomile, colloidal oats, and aloe are included to soothe inflammation and support the skin's barrier health.
The mask uses purifying clays and activated charcoal to draw out impurities and balance excess oil, providing a powerful yet gentle detox.
The Mineral Purifying Mask is suitable for all skin types, but is especially useful for addressing oily, congested, and acne-prone skin. It helps detoxify, balance, and calm the skin.
Yes! The Mineral Purifying Mask can be used on its own by simply mixing with water, but you can customize it with an activator and booster to target specific skin concerns.
- For oily or congested skin, combine with the Neroli Clarifying Mist and Herbal Clarifying Facial Oil.
- For dry or sensitive skin, use the Rose Essential Hydration Mist and Rose Nourishing Facial Oil.
- To brighten and balance, use the Neroli Mist and Sea Berry Balancing Oil.
- To soothe and detoxify, pair the Rose Mist with raw honey.
You can adjust these combinations into endless recipes to address hydration, soothing, detoxifying, and revitalizing needs.
Yes! The clays, willow bark, & sugar extract provide gentle exfoliation, helping to refine texture and promote a smoother complexion.
Our Mineral Purifying Mask is formulated with detoxifying clays, soothing botanicals, and calming ingredients like aloe, oats, and chamomile to gently clarify the skin without overdrying. It contains willow bark extract (a natural source of salicylates) used at concentrations appropriate for rinse-off masks (less than 2%). Willow bark is sometimes flagged for caution at high concentrations or in leave-on products but is generally considered safe at low concentrations in rinse-off formulations like this one. However, because every pregnancy is unique and individual sensitivities vary, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before using any new skincare products during pregnancy or while nursing.
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