In Greek mythology, Cronos(Kronus) was the King of the Twelve Titans and the God of Time. Cronos was the youngest son of Uranus and Gaea(Gaia) and played a crucial role in the creation of the known Universe. (You'll have to read our Cappy blog post for more juicy details!)
Turn back time with our Cronos Cranberry RadianC face mask! Experience the glowing radiance of purifying clays, nourishing superfoods, and soothing herbs. The end result is skin that looks clearer with visibly smaller pores and a brighter, smoother complexion. Our gentle botanical formula produces powerful results to refresh your skincare game.
Our newest packaging offers easy and convenient dispensing of the powder with less mess! These convenient juice shot bottles make it easy to sprinkle just the right amount directly into your hand or mask mixing bowl. We liken it to a wellness shot for your face! :)
Ingredient Highlights:
- Premium organic cranberry fruit powder contains high levels of powerful antioxidants with loads of skin friendly bennies. It’s particularly high in a compound called gallic acid which acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory, reducing redness, dark spots, evening out skin tone and hyperpigmentation.
- Besides the fact that turmeric is naturally gold, it can help bring out your natural glow. By reducing the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, your skin looks naturally even and radiant.
- Antioxidant-rich hibiscus is known as "nature's Botox" for its amazing skin beautifying effects. In addition, hibiscus, being a member of the mallow family, is rich in mucilage, which helps to lock in moisture to ensure the skin stays smooth and hydrated.
- A combination of soothing rose clay and gentle kaolin clay absorbs impurities, soothes, and brightens, leaving skin looking and feeling softer, smoother and more supple.
- Derived from the venerable comfrey root, allantoin is a chemical compound naturally found in the human body. A multifunctional ingredient, allantoin helps to hydrate the skin, reduce itchiness, heal minor injuries, and improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin.
- Calendula powder is our favorite skincare herb with a dizzying array of helpful skincare actions! A vital skin repair hero, calendula also acts as a super hydrator and leaves skin feeling soft and supple.
- CoQ10 - Also known as ubiquinone, CoQ10 is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like molecule naturally present in every cellular membrane within our bodies. An excellent protector of the skin, and the unsung hero when it comes to layering with other skincare products.
- Tapioca starch, derived from the cassava root, possesses intensive hydrating, softening and balancing properties and continuously works to improve the skin’s ability to retain moisture. It’s also gentle on the skin and has a soft, silky texture.
- We’ve also added a modest amount of blood orange essential oil for its clarifying effects, along with soothing bergamot (bergaptene-free) and a touch of sebum-regulating ylang ylang essential oils for a nice balance.
(We’ve already said too much! For more detailed information on these ingredients, you'll have to do your own research as we cannot legally spill the tea on these amazing beneficial ingredients!)
Full ingredient listing:
Kaolin clay, Tapioca starch, Rose clay, Cranberry fruit powder, Hibiscus powder, Allantoin powder, Orange peel powder, Rosehip seed powder, Calendula flower powder, Turmeric powder, Vitamin C powder (sodium ascorbate), Coenzyme Q10, Essential oils of: Blood Orange, Ylang Ylang & Bergamot
The greatest benefit of a clay mask? You get the option to completely customize it for your skin type by choosing the activator (liquid) that works best for you! See the tips and usage sections for more info!
This listing for one 1oz jar of loose powder mask.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Cronos Cranberry RadianC Mask
Are you using your clay mask correctly?
Clay masks offer a deep cleansing boost that you might otherwise not be getting from your normal skincare routine. The biggest misconception when using a clay mask is that it should remain on the skin until it becomes dry and flaky. You just kick back with a glass of wine and wait until your skin feels like a dried up desert creek bed, right?! Wrong! LOL
A clay mask goes through three distinct phases when applied to the skin:
- Damp phase - as clay absorbs water, it expands and expels impurities from your pores while the active botanicals go to work improving your skin terrain
- Slightly dry phase - as the mask begins to cool and contract, circulation is boosted. This is the optimal time to remove your mask! When it just begins to dry and lightens in color but is still tacky to the touch.
- Completely dry phase - moisture is drawn from the surface of the skin, causing skin to be dehyrated and irritated.
How to Use as a Mask: First wash your face to ensure it’s clean. Using a wooden spoon (no metal!), scoop out approx. a teaspoon of the mask mixture into a glass or ceramic bowl. To activate your mask, add one or more of the following liquids to fully customize your mask. For a spa-worthy mask, use just a little liquid to create a paste!
• filtered/distilled water For this mask in particular, salt water makes an excellent companion! Just dissolve a tablespoon of salt in half a cup of water - you will have to heat the water to fully dissolve the salt - and use this to activate your mask once it cools. Don't let your mask dry out too much or the saltwater will dry up the beneficial sebum and work against you!!
• hydrosol of your choice
• cooled green tea or herbal tea of your choice (chamomile, nettle, calendula, etc) for a mineral and antioxidant rich mask
• apple cider vinegar or witch hazel for an astringent mask (oily/acneic skin)
• aloe vera juice/gel (sensitive/mature/dry skin)
• honey and aloe for a moisturizing, enzyme rich mask (dry/sensitive skin)
• yogurt for a cooling, probiotic mask (dry/sensitive skin)
• 1-2 pumps of your favorite facial oil for a deeply replenishing mask (dry/sensitive/mature)
Start with a teaspoon (equal proportion to your clay) and add by the drop until you get a nice paste consistency. You don’t want your mask to be too thick, as you want to apply a thin layer across your entire face and neck. But you also don’t want it to be too runny or it won’t stick.
When your mask is the appropriate consistency, test a small amount on the inside of your wrist to ensure your skin doesn’t react. Apply a thin layer of the mask with your fingertips over your face and neck, avoiding delicate eye and lip areas. A mask brush or large foundation brush provides an even application. Leave the mask on for 5-15 minutes. Spritz your face with water or toner to keep the mask moist. Continue to spritz every time you feel the mask reaching the dry phase so that you can keep the mask on for the maximum time. But don't exceed the recommended time as there is no added benefit. Follow your instincts – if the mask starts to feel uncomfortable, you can remove it. It will start to feel sticky as it dries, and this sticky phase is the time to remove it. Once it is dry (or before, if it isn’t drying quickly due to being on very thick), rinse your mask off with lukewarm water and blot gently with a damp cloth to remove mask completely. Spray skin with toner and follow up with your favorite moisturizer.To target blemishes, mix 1tsp of the mask mix with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Apply to entire face or as a spot treatment directly to blemishes. You may wish to add a drop of tea tree oil to the paste for added effectiveness. Wash off after 5 minutes.
Follow up your mask application with a toner or moisturizer. We recommend using weekly. Understand that a consistent routine of masking weekly will have the most profound effect on your complexion and improve your skin over time, without any side effects. We are proponents of the slow and steady approach as it yields long term results and supports optimal skin health. I recommend setting aside a special time of your least busiest day of the week and taking a self-care time-out.