Cypress & Ash Apothecary ✦ Small Batch · Hand-Mixed ✦ Mount Vernon, Washington

Cypress & Ash Apothecary · Mount Vernon, WA

GATOR
MUD

A Deep Drawing Clay Mask
of Uncommon Strength

Swamp  ✦  Crack  ✦  Emerge

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Gator Mud jar lid label — Cypress & Ash Apothecary
Open jar of Gator Mud showing deep dark green clay texture
Open jar

The Experience

01 SWAMP

Apply a generous layer to clean, dry skin. Watch the dark green mask go on — earthy, mossy, and completely unlike anything else in your cabinet.

02 CRACK

Leave it 10–15 minutes. As it dries, the mask cracks like alligator skin — a visual sign the bentonite clay is deep at work, drawing out impurities.

03 EMERGE

Rinse clean. Your skin emerges clearer, tighter, and refreshed — like crawling out of the swamp on the other side, ready for whatever's next.

2oz
Small-Batch Jar
Hand-mixed to order
$26.99
Direct Pricing
No retail markup
8
Active Ingredients
Zero filler
pH 5
Skin-Balanced
ACV-adjusted formula
27%
Bentonite Clay
Above industry standard
Gator Mud clay mask fully applied — deep green, beginning to crack
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Face mask applied

Zero Fluff. All Function.

Every Ingredient
Earns Its Place.

Most clay masks are 80% filler — water, thickeners, and fragrance dressed up with a nice label. Gator Mud is built different. At 27.35% bentonite clay and 36.3% apple cider vinegar, this formula hits harder than anything else on the shelf.

The neem oil gives it its earthy swamp scent — that's a feature, not a flaw. The activated charcoal deepens the draw. The turmeric brightens. The oat soothes. No ingredient is here by accident. Every element was put in because it works, and nothing was added to make the jar feel heavier.

This is what an apothecary-grade formula looks like: intentional, concentrated, and honest about every single drop inside the jar.

27% Bentonite Clay
36% Apple Cider Vinegar
8 Active Ingredients

The Formula

Ingredients With Purpose

✦ Cypress & Ash Apothecary ✦

No filler. No mystery. Every component is here because it works — and we'll tell you exactly why.

🍎
Apple Cider Vinegar
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Cider Vinegar · 36.3%
The backbone. At 36.3% — 3 to 7× higher than any commercial clay mask — ACV activates the bentonite clay, delivers mild AHA exfoliation via malic acid, and keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH 5.0. This is what sets Gator Mud apart from everything else in the category.
Primary Carrier
🏔
Bentonite Clay
Montmorillonite · 27.35%
The powerhouse. At 27.35% — above the industry average of 15–25% — this volcanic clay draws excess oil, toxins, and debris from deep within pores. It's also the reason the mask cracks like alligator skin as it dries. That crack is the clay doing its job.
Primary Active · Drawing Agent
🌿
Neem Oil
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
The identity. Neem is the source of Gator Mud's signature earthy swamp scent and its deep green color. It's deeply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory — nature's best weapon against problem skin. The smell is not an accident. It's the point.
Antibacterial · Color
☀️
Turmeric
Curcuma Longa (Curcumin)
The brightener. Curcumin inhibits excess melanin production and reduces inflammation — centuries of traditional use backed by modern research. It adds a subtle warm tone to the formula and works synergistically with the other actives.
Brightening · Anti-inflammatory
🌾
Colloidal Oat
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
The counterbalance. Oat is an FDA-recognized skin protectant — soothing, anti-itch, and moisture-retaining. It prevents the deep draw of the bentonite from over-drying sensitive skin, making Gator Mud strong but not harsh.
Soothing · Protective
⬛
Activated Charcoal
Carbo Activatus
The amplifier. Deepens the product's dark swamp color to its near-black green shade and amplifies the detoxifying pull of the bentonite. It's both a visual statement and a functional one — pore-cleansing on a microscopic level.
Detoxifying · Color
🛡
Vitamin E
Tocopherol
The protector. An antioxidant that shields skin cells from free radical damage. It also supports the formula's long-term stability, acting as a natural preservation aid. Skin benefit and product integrity in one.
Antioxidant · Stabilizer
💧
Purified Water
Aqua · 23.7%
The carrier that creates the smooth, ready-to-use mousse texture. Nothing else. No added fragrance, no thickeners, no mystery ingredients hiding behind "water." Just water, doing what water does.
Carrier
🌱 100% Vegan
🐰 Cruelty Free
🇺🇸 Made in USA
✅ BPA Free
🌿 Natural Formula
🧪 pH Balanced

Directions

How to Enter
the Swamp

✦

Use 1–2 times per week for best results. Patch test on inner arm before first use. Avoid eye area. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

"Apply dark. Let it crack. Emerge cleaner."

  1. Start on Clean, Dry Skin

    Wash your face and pat dry. The mask works best on bare, product-free skin — no other serums or moisturizer underneath it.

  2. Apply a Generous Layer

    Scoop out a good amount and spread an even layer across your face, avoiding the eye area. It goes on dark and earthy — lean into it.

  3. Let It Crack

    Leave the mask on for 10–15 minutes, or until it's fully dry and cracked. The cracking is the signature — that's the bentonite contracting as it draws.

  4. Rinse Thoroughly

    Rinse with warm water, massaging gently in circular motions as it dissolves. Pat dry with a clean towel.

  5. Emerge

    Follow with your regular moisturizer. Your skin will feel tight, clean, and noticeably refreshed. Repeat 1–2× per week.

Gator Mud jar with alligator label on lid
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Jar with label
Side view of Gator Mud jar showing dark green product
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Close-up of Gator Mud dark green clay texture
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Get Yours

$26.99
2 oz · Clear Jar · Small-Batch · Mount Vernon, WA

Gator Mud is a ready-to-use bentonite clay mask with zero filler ingredients. Every jar is mixed by hand in Mount Vernon, Washington by Cypress & Ash Apothecary. No shortcuts. No compromise. The formula is stable, the texture is a dark mousse, and the result speaks for itself.

  • 27.35% bentonite clay — above industry average for maximum draw
  • 36.3% apple cider vinegar — 3–7× more than any other clay mask
  • Cracks like alligator skin as it dries — that's the mask working
  • Dark green, earthy swamp scent from neem — totally unique in the category
  • pH 5.0 formula — ACV-balanced for skin-safe acidity
  • Vegan · Cruelty-Free · Made in USA · BPA Free
  • Clear jar shows the product — because we have nothing to hide
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The Story

Built From the
Swamp Up

✦ Mount Vernon, Washington ✦

Gator Mud started with a simple frustration. Every clay mask on the market was watered-down, overpromised, and full of ingredients that existed for no reason other than to bulk up the jar. The formulas were weak. The results were mediocre. The branding was forgettable.

So we built something different. Gator Mud is made in Mount Vernon, Washington, by Cypress & Ash Apothecary — a small-batch, ingredient-first brand that believes every single component in a formula should earn its place. We don't add anything to fill space. We don't cut active ingredients to save on cost. We don't water it down and hope you don't notice.

The formula uses apple cider vinegar as its primary carrier — an approach that's essentially unheard of in commercial clay masks — which activates the bentonite at a level nothing else achieves. The result is a mask that hits harder, cracks deeper, and delivers results you can see and feel from the very first use.

Cypress & Ash Apothecary was built on the premise that small-batch, transparent formulation is better than anything you'll find on a big box shelf. Gator Mud is the proof. Every jar is mixed by hand. Every ingredient is there for a reason. And the results are not subtle.

Apply it dark. Watch it crack. Emerge cleaner than you went in.

— Brandon · Founder, Cypress & Ash Apothecary · Mount Vernon, WA
Gator Mud — Cypress & Ash Apothecary

READY TO
ENTER THE SWAMP?

2oz of the strongest clay mask formula you'll find. No fillers. No fluff. Hand-mixed in Washington by Cypress & Ash Apothecary.

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