How should I fit this mask into my existing routine and are there any ingredients or steps to avoid on the same day?

Incorporate the mask after your regular cleanser and before any leave-on treatments. A typical evening sequence: cleanse, rinse, pat dry, apply mask, wait 10–15 minutes, rinse, then apply toner, serum, and moisturiser. Because the clay provides a deep cleanse, the skin is more receptive to subsequent products, but also more vulnerable to irritation. On the same evening, avoid using leave-on exfoliants with high concentrations of AHAs or BHAs, retinoids, or prescription topicals, as the combination can overwhelm the barrier. If you use those actives on other nights, allow at least one night between the mask and the active treatment. In the morning after a mask night, a gentle cleanser, antioxidant serum (such as vitamin C), moisturiser, and sunscreen are sufficient. Store the jar at room temperature, tightly closed, and use within the period-after-opening indicated on the packaging. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a diagnosed skin condition, consult a dermatologist before adding new active cosmetic products to your routine.