Activated charcoal has become a popular skincare ingredient due to its ability to draw out dirt and bacteria from the skin. To keep this mask gentle and detoxfying at the same time, I’ve used kaolin clay. The charcoal draws out impurities and the clay naturally exfoliates.
In a medium-size bowl (you'll want lots of room to stir the ingredients), stir or whisk together the clay and activated charcoal powder (from inside the capsules). Discard the exterior capsules. It's important to avoid using metal when working with bentonite clay, so opt for a wooden or plastic spoon or fork.
Add the aloe vera gel to the powder ingredients, and stir to combine. The mask should be wet and a bit lumpy (as pictured). If the mask is too dry or hard to stir, add a bit more aloe vera gel until you reach the desired consistency.