Glow Naturally: Create Your Own Dry Powder Face Mask with Cacao, Matcha, Clay and Honey

There’s something beautifully intentional about taking time to care for your skin.  It’s the kind of ritual that slows you down, reconnects you to your body, and reminds you that healing doesn’t always come from a jar, but often from the Earth. Enter the dry powder face mask: a simple, shelf-stable blend of plant and mineral powders that come to life when mixed with water. These masks are ideal for the holistic wellness enthusiast because they allow you to customize the consistency, they last longer without preservatives, and they’re made with clean, skin-loving ingredients straight from nature. This recipe is a glowing green-brown blend of organic cacao powder, organic matcha powder, bentonite clay, and powdered honey.  It’s a rich and rejuvenating face mask you can use weekly or bi-monthly for clear, calm, and radiant skin.

Using a face mask once a week (or even twice a month) can give your skin a much-needed break from environmental stressors, product buildup, and dullness. A well-formulated mask:

*Gently draws out impurities from deep within the pores

*Provides nourishing minerals and antioxidants directly to the skin

*Helps to rebalance oil production

*Softens the appearance of pores and fine lines

*Leaves your face feeling revived, fresh, and glowing

Powdered masks are especially beloved in holistic skincare because they contain zero water until activated, which means no preservatives, longer shelf life, and you get to control what goes on your skin, when and how.

Ingredient Benefits:

Organic Cacao Powder

Cacao is rich in antioxidants, particularly flavonoids, which help fight free radicals, protect against environmental damage, and promote circulation to the skin. It’s also full of magnesium and zinc, which support skin healing and calm inflammation.

Organic Matcha Powder

Matcha is packed with chlorophyll, polyphenols, and EGCG, which help reduce redness, soothe irritation, and protect against premature aging.

Bentonite Clay

Made from volcanic ash, bentonite clay helps pull out toxins, excess oil, and debris from the pores. As it dries, it tightens the skin and stimulates circulation.

Powdered Honey

Powdered honey brings the hydrating, antibacterial, and skin-softening benefits of raw honey in a dry, shelf-stable form. It attracts moisture, promotes healing, and leaves skin silky-smooth.

Powdered Face Mask Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon organic cacao powder

• 2 teaspoons organic matcha powder

• 1 teaspoon bentonite clay

• 1 teaspoon powdered honey

Instructions:

1. Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.

2. Transfer the powder into a small airtight glass jar or container with a lid.

3. When you're ready to use, scoop 2 teaspoons of the powder into a small bowl.

4. Add a few drops of filtered water at a time, mixing slowly until a smooth paste forms.

5. Apply evenly to clean, dry skin with your fingertips or a brush.

6. Allow the mask to dry (about 10–15 minutes).

7. Rinse gently with warm water and pat dry. Follow with a light, natural moisturizer or facial oil.

Optional tip: When mixing add a drop or two of aloe vera juice, rose water, or raw honey for a luxurious boost.

 

Using this face mask once a week is more than a skincare routine, it’s a ritual of nourishment, self-care, and reconnection.  With each application, you’re feeding your skin antioxidants, minerals, and healing plant compounds that support balance, clarity, and radiance.  The result? Skin that feels clean but not stripped, soft but not oily, and revived from the inside out.  Try adding these natural powerhouses to your skin care routine.  It’s the glow-up you deserve.