It’s time to get down and dirty, today is National Mud Pack Day. Today is for learning and appreciating the use of mud on the face (or really any other part of the body).

Mud packs have been popular for years for facial treatments to keep the skin young, soft, and supple. Mud packs contain peloid, which is mud used therapeutically. They consist of humus and minerals formed over many years by geological, biological, chemical and physical processes. They help to revitalize the skin, tighten it, and bind fluids in the skin layers. Regular use of peloids can cause wrinkles to disappear and prevent new ones form appearing. Mud packs can also be used as a quick treatment for bee stings.

Celebrate today by getting your mud on, and going to get a mud facial (yes, guys too), your skin will thank you for it.

Image from news.bbc.co.uk.