As many of you know, it has been quite a hot and humid past summer. Even though it’s finally fall, we in NJ/NY still find ourselves in some unexpected humidity during the day. This kind of weather is just not great for my skin leaving me with some blemishes and oily skin! Well I was due for a new cleanser so I stopped in at Kiehl’s a few weeks ago and found out about their new clay based skincare as part of their Kiehl’s Rare Earth Collection.

The new ingredient in Kiehl’s new collection is Amazonian White Clay which comes from the Marajo Island in South America. I like to really try things out so I washed my face right in their store using the Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser. It’s formulated specifically for normal to oily skin types like mine! Not only does it contain the Amazonian White Clay but also finely crushed Diatomaceous Earth particles to gently remove surface debris, toxins, and oils which can enlarge the appearance of pores(which I have lots of from excess oil).  The results? My skin looked refreshed and matte! I loved it so much that I tried out the Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic and the Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion(which I have been using for the last 2 weeks now). Oh and there’s also the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque too!

It’s interesting to smell clay as I wash and care for my face, however it reminds me of the benefits of Amazonian White Clay (remove dirt, toxins, excess oil and dead cells that can clog skin and result in enlarged pores) and how environmentally friendly this collection is. Kiehl’s is proud to responsibly source Amazonian White Clay through a fair-trade partnership that helps provide economic support to the local community on Marajo Island.

Now my face looks fresh and matte, my pores are minimized, AND my new skincare regimen provides economic support… what a rewarding 2 weeks!