Cosmetic clay is one of the most effective means For home care behind the face. But there are several types of cosmetic clay that you need to choose depending on your skin type. Which clay to choose? White, black, yellow, red, blue?
Cosmetic clay - excellent remedy to cleanse the skin. It helps remove excess sebum and effectively combats redness, irritation and flaking. It contains mineral salts and useful trace elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus). It is sold in powder - before use, the clay must be diluted with water to a creamy consistency.
But cosmetic clay happens different types, and its effect on your facial skin depends on the type of clay and the ingredients you mix it with. Some types of clay are better for oily skin, some for dry skin.
Types of cosmetic clays
There are different types of clays in nature. They differ in color, which depends on their mineral composition.
The composition of clays depends on their place of origin. Clay can be white, blue, green, red, yellow and grey.
Each type of clay has its own specific qualities and is used in medicine and cosmetology for different purposes.
You can buy natural cosmetic clay in pharmacies or cosmetics stores.
White cosmetic clay
White clay (Kaolin) appears homogeneous White powder having a yellow or grayish tint. It feels greasy to the touch. This clay is best suited for caring for oily and combination skin. It dries, cleanses and tightens the skin well.
White clay is able to absorb excess oil, it significantly tightens pores. You need to know that this type of cosmetic clay also has a slight whitening effect. In addition, with its help, a woman can even out the oval of her face.
White clay is also an excellent antiseptic. It is used as part of bactericidal and anti-inflammatory facial care products.
Regular use of white clay will make your skin velvety and more elastic. Your complexion will improve and become fresher. The darker the color of the clay, the better it will remove fat and deal more effectively with acne. However, clay should not be used for rosacea.
Blue cosmetic clay for face
Blue clay contains trace elements and mineral salts. Suitable for oily (problem) facial skin. Softens the skin, enhances microcirculation, improving tissue nutrition, and promotes skin regeneration. Smoothes out fine wrinkles, tightens pores, prevents the formation and spread of acne
Green clay
Green clay is actively used in facial care as the main component for many cosmetic preparations.
In terms of its effects on the skin, it is similar to blue and white clay; accordingly, you can make masks from it according to white clay recipes.
Green clay masks perfectly cleanse facial pores and eliminate greasy shine, have a drying and tightening effect. They restore the skin's hydrobalance, improve its blood circulation, and help maintain youth and beauty for a longer period of time.
Yellow clay
Cosmetic clay mask yellow color used to enrich the skin with oxygen - if you want to improve your complexion, make your skin radiant and clean, then do such compresses twice a week. In just a month you will see the results of your efforts - yellow clay will get rid of acne, restore skin turgor, smooth out deep wrinkles, exfoliates dry, dead skin flakes.
If your legs are tired and swollen, then warm water, to which yellow clay has been added, will relieve fatigue and restore the balance of fluids in the tissues.
You can use yellow cosmetic clay to care for the skin of your heels and elbows - it is in these places that dry and keratinized areas often form, which cause a lot of trouble.
Yellow clay, diluted with water to a thick paste, will become an excellent peeling, with which you will renew the epidermis and cleanse the skin.
Red clay
Red clay is a component that is perfect for caring for sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions. It helps to quickly relieve irritation and redness on the face, and eliminate itching and flaking.
Red clay is also indispensable for aging, dry, dehydrated skin. This type of clay helps improve blood circulation and saturate the skin with oxygen.
Gray clay
Most often used for dry skin. It moisturizes and tones the skin, nourishes it, gives elasticity, cleanses, softens, smooths out wrinkles. In addition, it strengthens hair and reduces its fragility.
Rules for using cosmetic clay
Every woman should know how to make clay masks so that their effect is maximum. In particular, for this you should adhere to several simple rules:
Sift the clay itself immediately before use,
Be sure to steam your face and clean it of makeup and impurities.
Apply the mask over the entire face, avoiding only the area around the eyes,
Keep until hardened (15-20 minutes), while at rest,
Do not wash off with soap or other cleansers.
Make this mask no more than 1-2 times a week.
Also, before you start using cosmetic clay, you should find out which type is right for you. After all, only a product that is ideal for your skin can solve existing problems.
Effective recipes for clay masks
Clay mask for acne
A few drops of apple cider vinegar
Half a tablespoon of blue clay,
Some cold boiled water.
Red clay mask
Red clay will soothe dry, irritated facial skin: Half a tbsp. Dilute tablespoons of red clay with heavy cream until a thick, homogeneous mass is obtained. Add another 2 teaspoons of juice squeezed from aloe leaves, stir again and apply to face for 10 minutes. After the time has passed, wash off the mask with warm water.
Whitening mask made of white clay
Ingredients:
White clay powder;
Cucumber juice;
Lemon juice.
Preparation:
Grind a fresh cucumber through a grater and squeeze out the juice. Add 2-3 drops of lemon juice to it. Dilute kaolin with the resulting liquid. Apply the mask to clean skin faces. Leave it for up to 12 minutes. Next, rinse off this product with cool water.
Action: whitens and tightens the skin, cleanses it, smoothes wrinkles, removes oily sheen from the skin, and nourishes it with useful elements.
Indications: shiny skin, aging skin, age spots, blackheads.
Application: A whitening mask made of white clay and cucumber can be performed once every 3-4 days.
Mask for problematic oily skin
To prepare the mask, 2 tablespoons of green clay powder are diluted with 2-3 tablespoons of purified water.
The resulting mass is applied to the face in an even layer. Special attention When applied, apply to problem areas (acne, pimples, areas of inflammation on the skin). After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water.
Yellow clay mask for aging skin
We will need:
One prepared raw egg yolk;
A tablespoon of milk;
One tablespoon of yellow clay powder;
A couple of leaves of finely chopped fresh mint.
All ingredients of the yellow clay face mask must be thoroughly mixed and carefully applied to the skin. Keep for no more than 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Thanks to this mask, your facial skin will always shine with youth, purity, freshness and health.
Mask made of gray clay, bee honey and sour cream
Mix gray clay powder with sour cream - 1 tablespoon, half a lemon (crushed with zest) and bee honey - 1 teaspoon.
This mask is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes.
You need to wash off the mask with warm water.
After removing the mask, wipe the skin of the face with an ice cube made from mint infusion.
Action of clay
☀ Has an astringent and drying effect.
☀ Fights acne.
☀ Effective against wrinkles, skin aging, age spots.
☀ Promotes keratin synthesis.
☀ Normalizes fat metabolism.
☀ Cleanses pores.
☀ As part of lifting masks, it tightens the skin.
☀ Returns healthy color faces.
☀ Heals the skin.
☀ Cosmetic clay for the face is a pure natural remedy that makes the skin clean, fresh, and rejuvenated.
☀ Cosmetic clay soothes, treats acne, and does not disturb the natural pH of the skin.
Please note: since cosmetic clay has a tightening effect, when applying masks with clay, you should not allow the clay to dry completely on your face - periodically spray your face with a spray bottle.
Another tip: cosmetic clay contains very small particles that can remain on the face after washing off the mask. Therefore, if you notice that clay is clogging your pores, after the mask, do light scrub, for example, with crushed oatmeal to thoroughly cleanse the skin of remaining clay particles.
Another option is after you have washed off the mask, massage your skin with a special facial sponge.
Taking care of facial skin is a fundamentally important task for the fair sex. Girls and women of all ages want to look beautiful and attractive. Some people spend a lot of money on salon treatments, while others are looking for more budget options. A good alternative to salon treatments is cosmetic clay. This is a miracle that is available to every woman.
Due to its hypoallergenicity and natural composition clay is widely used in the treatment of many diseases, as well as in the form of masks for hair, face and body.
Clay - volcanic rock, consisting of many minerals. Cosmetic clay is a natural remedy that contains nutrients necessary for our skin. It contains mineral salts and important trace elements: potassium, iron, magnesium, iodine, copper, zinc, silicon, etc.
There are many varieties of clay: white, black, blue, red, green and yellow. There is even food grade montmorillonite clay. All types are suitable for use in face masks. But it is important to know which clay is suitable for what in order to choose the most suitable option.
White clay. Powder white, which is used in the production of cosmetics, ointments, masks, powders, as well as in the creation of children's cosmetics. This remedy is an excellent antiseptic. Actively fights pathogens, viruses, fungi. Reduces inflammation and removes toxins.
White clay contains kaolin. It gets rid of defects, enriching it with minerals and oxygen. It will become an indispensable assistant in caring for problem skin prone to rashes. White clay is not suitable for the dry type.
Black most saturated with magnesium, iron and calcium. It cleanses well and tightens pores. Able to establish normal functioning of epidermal cells. It is actively used not only for preparing masks, but also in the fight against fat deposits and cellulite.
Blue clay is used as a disinfectant that has an antiseptic effect. It can improve complexion, enrich the skin with beneficial substances, get rid of irritation and age spots, and narrow pores. This product received its blue color due to the presence of silver in the composition.
Red not used as often as the above types. The red color is due to the high content of copper and iron in the composition. This type of clay saturates the skin with oxygen, increases its elasticity, improves blood circulation, and reduces itching and redness. It is recommended to use this cosmetic product for anemia due to its high iron content.
Green makes the skin velvety, soft and elastic. It has disinfecting properties: removes toxins, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, cleanses pores, dries out acne. Not recommended for use if you have rosacea on your face. The effectiveness of clay depends on the color saturation: more dark shades bring more benefits.
How to choose the right type of clay for your face
Clay is an ancient cosmetic product. Its different types differ not only in color, but also in properties. This product contains minerals that have a beneficial effect on skin condition. Facial clay is very popular because it deeply cleanses, moisturizes, restores the structure of the dermis, and smoothes out wrinkles. To her best properties fully manifested, it is necessary to choose the right variety and combine it with other components.
Types of clay
To know exactly which clay to choose, you need to have information about its mineral composition. Visually, the powders differ in color, this is due to their origin.
Types of cosmetic clay:
- White (kaolin). Composition: kaolinite, silicon, aluminum, calcium, magnesium. This is the most popular variety, it perfectly cleanses and whitens. It is gentle and does not scratch the skin, so the powder is often added to children's cosmetics. Kaolin is used as a basis in the manufacture of masks for cleansing, whitening, drying and nourishing the skin. It is used to create medicinal ointments and pastes, and is added to dry deodorants and powders.
- Blue. The main components are cobalt and cadmium. The powder is also rich in silicon, calcium, nitrogen, phosphate, magnesium, and potassium. pH value - 7.2. Main purpose in cosmetology: cleansing, disinfection, stimulation of local blood flow.
disinfection, stimulation of blood flow 
bleaching and drying 
cleansing, normalization of metabolic processes 
cleansing and whitening - Green (glauconite). The main component is iron oxide. In addition, the powder is rich in silver, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper phosphorus, molybdenum and cobalt. Properties: cleansing, normalization of metabolic processes.
- Gray. This is a very rare variety that has a unique mineral composition. The main functions are cleansing and whitening.
- Black. This clay contains a lot of magnesium, iron, strontium, and potassium. The main purpose is to establish fat metabolism and cleanse.
- Red. This variety is rich in iron oxide and copper. Gently acts, relieves irritation, restores.
- Pink. The main substance is silicon. Perfectly nourishes, moisturizes, disinfects.
- Yellow (bentonite). Composition - iron oxide, potassium, magnesium, etc. Tones, evens out color.
promoting fat metabolism, cleansing 
tones, evens out color 
relieves irritation, restores 
moisturizes, disinfects
Indications and contraindications
Cosmetic clay has a beneficial effect on the skin, improves it appearance. Clay treatment, problems and types of minerals used:
- Acne (kaolin, blue, yellow).
- Pigment spots (blue).
- Oily skin, wide pores (kaolin, blue).
- Dry skin (glauconitic, gray, red).
- Sensitive type (red).
- Expression and deep wrinkles (kaolin, blue, glauconite or red clay).
blackheads: blue or yellow clay 
enlarged pores, oily skin: blue 
dry skin: red or gray 
wrinkles: green or red
In order for the product to have a beneficial effect on the epidermis, select clay taking into account your skin type and existing problems.
Clay is a natural, natural substance that in itself does not cause an allergic reaction. Contraindications, rather, relate to additional components that are part of the cosmetic product. Therefore, first of all, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition of the powder, and if there are components that cause allergies, do not use the product. Before use, perform a sensitivity test.
Useful properties of clay
To determine which clay is best for the face, you need to familiarize yourself with its properties. Minerals have different effects on the epidermis, depending on their composition.
Kaolin (white powder) has the following properties: 
Blue powder is rich in mineral salts and valuable elements, thanks to which it:
So, if the question arises, which clay is suitable for oily skin, then it is better to opt for blue.
Properties of green mineral powder:
- restores the hydrobalance of dry and tight skin;
- tightens the facial contour;
- softens and smoothes wrinkles;
- improves local blood flow;
- evens out the color of the epidermis.
Green clay can be mixed with blue clay. In addition, they can be mutually replaced, since their properties are very similar.
green clay 
for dry skin 
and even out complexion
Red powder is indispensable for those with sensitive skin types:
- relieves inflammation when the skin peels, turns red and itches;
- softens, tones;
- saturates with useful substances;
- regulates hydrobalance;
- smoothes, tightens;
- removes excess fluid from the intercellular space;
- improves blood circulation and cellular metabolism;
- the facial contour becomes clearer.
if the skin is peeling 
and blushes
Properties of pink mineral powder:
- smoothes, rejuvenates, tightens;
- softens, nourishes;
- moisturizes.
Yellow clay - the best option for combination or oily dermis:
- removes toxic substances from the intercellular space;
- deeply cleanses;
- eliminates inflammation (acne);
- improves cellular metabolism;
- tones, refreshes;
- rejuvenates.
moisturizes the skin 
for acne
Functions of black clay:
- absorbs toxic substances and pollution;
- reduces pores;
- absorbs excess fat;
- eliminates acne.
Black - nourishes dry skin, dries oily skin.
If your skin is dry, then you should give preference to gray clay. Its main properties are hydration, enrichment, nutrition.
Terms of use
If you have oily, normal or sensitive skin, then repeat the procedure every 7 days, and if dry - once every 2 weeks.
Applications of kaolin
This white mineral is often used for oily epidermis.
- To prepare a classic mask, take 20 g of clay and boiled water, stir the powder until sour cream thickens. If your pores are wide, use tomato juice instead of water.
- To remove acne, use aloe juice and mineral water (in half) as a liquid component.
- To whiten skin, dilute 20 g of clay in cucumber or parsley juice. The mask can be enriched with lemon juice.
- If you have an oily type of epidermis, take 20 g of clay, 50 ml of curdled milk, a couple of sprigs of parsley, 5 ml of lemon juice. Chop the parsley, mix the ingredients to the consistency of sour cream, apply to the skin. Make sure the layer is loose.
20 g white clay 
50 ml curdled milk 
a couple of sprigs of parsley 
5 ml lemon juice - For acne, dilute 20 g of kaolin in 30 ml of vodka and 5 ml of aloe extract.
- Dry type mask skin: take 20 g of clay, the same amount of low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream, 45 ml of milk. Mix the ingredients until creamy.
- Firming mask: dilute 20 g of powder in milk, add 5 g of liquid honey. Mix thoroughly and apply to skin.
- To nourish and moisturize the normal type of epidermis, you need to prepare the following mixture. Ingredients: 120 g banana puree, 20 g clay, a little sour cream and any vegetable oil. Mix until the cream becomes thick; if the mixture is too thick, add a little water.
20 g clay 
20 g banana puree 
Blue Clay Recipes
Using Green Mineral Powder
- Rejuvenating mask. Mix 5 g clay, 40 g starch, yolk, 20 ml sour cream, 10 ml olive or almond oil, 5 drops of vitamin A. Treat the skin of the face, neck and décolleté.
Red clay recipes
- You can soothe and soften your skin with the following mask. Dilute the clay in milk until the cream becomes thick, add 5 ml of aloe juice.
5 ml aloe juice - You can whiten your skin using clay and strawberries. Mash a couple of medium berries, add 40 g of clay and 5 ml of sour cream. Mix thoroughly and apply to face.
- The vitamin mixture will help eliminate rashes, brighten and tighten the skin, and make it more radiant. Mash a handful of berries, add 20 g of clay and a little sour cream. The proportions can be slightly adjusted so that the mass has the consistency of sour cream.
- The apricot mask softens, tones and smoothes the skin. Peel and chop a couple of apricots, add clay. Treat your face.
- Exfoliating mask. Mix 20 g of clay with the same amount of flour, dilute the dry ingredients with milk. Apply to face with massage movements, continue massaging for 3-5 minutes.
- Nutrition, whitening, rejuvenation are possible with the following mask. Dilute 20 g of clay in cold carrot juice, add 17 g of cottage cheese, 5 ml of honey. Stir thoroughly and apply to skin.
red clay, 20 g 
cottage cheese, 17 g 
honey, 5 ml - Tomato and red clay for the face against acne are very effective. Take one medium tomato, peel it, grind it in a blender, add clay to make a creamy mixture. The mask can be enriched with sour cream. Apply a thick layer to your face.
Application of pink clay
Yellow clay recipes
Black clay in home cosmetology
Applications of Gray Mineral Powder
Now you know what properties different cosmetic clays have depending on, and you can choose a product for your skin type. Follow the rules for preparing masks, and your skin will be attractive, healthy and well-groomed!
The content of the article:
Clay is a fine-grained sedimentary rock. When dry it is dusty, but when moistened it becomes plastic. Known for many centuries healing properties clay, while its composition does not include dangerous bacteria, it has the ability to absorb both toxins and unpleasant odors, gases. Also today, clay is widely used not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology.
The benefits of cosmetic clay
Clay has a lot of useful properties and helps get rid of various diseases, as well as eliminate existing cosmetic imperfections.
The use of cosmetic clay in cosmetology
Black clay saturates the skin with a lot of useful substances and helps tighten pores. Thanks to regular use of this natural remedy, you can easily and quickly get rid of acne, improve and refresh your complexion.
Blue clay is the ideal remedy for care oily skin faces and fat type hair.
Pink clay prevents premature skin aging and promotes intensive smoothing of existing wrinkles. It helps relieve allergies, improves blood circulation, and soothes irritated sensitive facial skin. Pink clay is recommended for the care of skin prone to irritation and redness. This natural remedy, which has a whitening and softening effect on the epidermis.
One of the advantages of pink clay is that it saturates the skin with oxygen and helps slow down the aging process. The most beneficial effect is on dull and dull skin - freshness and energy return, naturally accumulated toxins are eliminated.
For hair care
- White clay or kaolin is ideal for strengthening brittle, dry, damaged and split ends. To get rid of the problem of dandruff, this product needs to be added to the shampoo, but only in a small amount. White clay helps strengthen weakened hair.
- Pink clay is natural and very strong remedy to combat increased hair fragility.
- Black clay Widely used to care for both hair and scalp. Thanks to its regular use, dandruff is eliminated and the onset of hair breakage and hair loss is prevented.
- Blue clay- this is an excellent remedy for stimulating hair growth, as it contains a large number of silicon Hair roots are strengthened and fully nourished, and the problem of dandruff is eliminated.
- Green clay Helps significantly improve hair structure and quickly get rid of dandruff.
- Yellow clay provides complete nutrition to the hair and the supply of the required amount of salts. Its regular use will help eliminate dandruff, relieve tension from the scalp, and provide adequate nutrition and hydration to weakened hair.
How to choose cosmetic clay?
You need to select cosmetic clay taking into account your skin type:
- White clay is recommended for the care of sensitive and dry skin; it has a softening and soothing effect.
- Black clay helps solve various problems associated with problematic and oily skin. This is an excellent natural cleanser.
- Green clay is suitable for regular care of oily scalp.
- Yellow clay is ideal for combination and oily skin.
Types of cosmetic clay
Depending on the problem, it is necessary to select a certain type of cosmetic clay.
White clay
This natural material characterized by mass medicinal properties. White clay can also be called porcelain clay or kaolin. It contains a lot of useful microelements (copper, zinc, potassium, nitrogen, calcium, magnesium) and mineral salts necessary for the body to function properly.
Among the advantages of white clay is that everything useful material are in a unique form that is easily absorbed by the human body. The main element of this natural material considers silica.
White clay can be added to various healing masks and ointments, due to which these drugs acquire an anti-inflammatory effect. Relatively decorative cosmetics, this substance is regularly added to dry deodorants and powders.
Using white clay you can eliminate various types of redness and inflammation. This is an excellent natural remedy for toning, strengthening and tightening the skin. After using masks containing white cosmetic clay, the skin becomes elastic and smooth, swelling is eliminated.
Clay has a properly balanced chemical and mineralogical composition, which quickly stabilizes and restores the functioning of skin cells. As a result, the epidermis is saturated with useful microelements and vitamins that ensure full functioning.
Red clay
This type of cosmetic clay includes iron and copper oxide, as a result of which it acquires a rich red color. It is recommended for use in immuno-modeling cosmetics.
Pink clay
With the help of this type of clay, the lipotic activity of the epidermis is enhanced. This product perfectly nourishes the skin and can be added to a variety of cosmetic masks.
Local baths with pink clay help soften rough skin on the legs, arms, and elbows. Thanks to this procedure, horny layers are removed, the healing process of small cuts, cracks and other types of violations of the integrity of the skin is accelerated.
Baths with the addition of pink clay have a positive effect on the condition of the skin. After this procedure, the tone of the entire body returns. Thanks to the use of pink clay, the process of removing harmful waste and toxins is accelerated, and the circulatory system is improved.
Black clay
This type of natural material contains a large amount of calcium, quartz, magnesium, iron, and strontium. Black clay is ideal for combating cellulite. It contains natural microelements that help normalize cellular metabolism. Thanks to the effects of black clay, the process of fat burning and detoxification of the body is activated and accelerated.
If cosmetic wrapping procedures with black clay are regularly used, there is a positive effect on the intracellular metabolic process.
Toxins are quickly removed from the body through the skin, and the functioning of the sebaceous glands and skin cells is restored. Black clay helps to resolve bruises and bruises.
Yellow clay
Yellow clay contains a large amount of potassium and iron, including unique natural minerals, aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, manganese, and iron.
This type of clay is an indispensable tool for removing harmful toxins that cause inflammation, as well as saturating skin cells with oxygen. Thanks to regular use of masks with the addition of this product, you can get rid of acne. Yellow clay helps remove signs of cellulite.
Blue clay
This type of clay can also be called Cambrian. It contains phosphate, silicon, nitrogen, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, radium. All components of blue clay are quickly and easily absorbed by the human body.
Blue clay has the following effects:
- anti-stress;
- antibacterial;
- anti-cellulite.
Blue clay makes the skin softer, more delicate, and perfectly tones it. Using this natural material, you can easily get rid of acne, have a strong whitening effect, and smooth out wrinkles. This clay helps relieve nervous tension, making stress much easier to bear.
Green clay
The clay acquired a green tint due to the fact that it contains iron oxide. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, aluminum, zinc, cobalt, copper, silicon dioxide, silver dioxide, and molybdenum.
A rich microelement composition and a high percentage of silver content gives green clay unique cosmetic properties. The influence of this natural substance helps normalize the metabolic processes occurring in skin cells, preventing the onset of premature aging, strengthening of the epithelium is ensured. Green clay is wonderful cosmetic product to strengthen nails and hair.
Regular use of green clay in face masks helps tighten pores and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. At the same time, the skin is saturated with useful elements and has a tonic effect.
Green clay is natural and effective peeling helps to quickly get rid of various types skin rashes, eliminate wrinkles and get perfect smooth skin, restoring lost firmness and elasticity. This type of clay helps relieve swelling.
It is recommended to use green clay to speed up the healing process of cuts, cracks and other types of violations of the integrity of the skin. A bath with its addition helps restore softness to the skin, while having a relaxing effect and relieving nervous tension. Green clay can be an indispensable tool for combating painful cracked heels.
Cosmetic face masks with clay
- Using masks with the addition of white clay will help you quickly get rid of acne problems. Such procedures are recommended to take care of mature skin, since white clay has a stimulating effect on the process of cell metabolism, the metabolic processes occurring in the epidermis are normalized.
- Yellow clay is recommended for the care of dull and sagging skin. Regular use of such cosmetic masks helps restore lost skin vital energy and saturate the cells required quantity oxygen.
- If there is a lack of iron in the body, it is recommended to make masks with the addition of red clay.
- Blue clay masks are suitable for skin care different types skin of the face and body.
Cosmetic clay for hair care
- Adding blue clay to masks helps restore hair healthy shine and liveliness. It is useful to use clay water for spraying. To prepare it, a small amount of blue clay is added to plain water, after which this composition is used to rinse the hair.
- To get rid of dandruff, it is useful to make masks with the addition of green clay.
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Soft and velvety, elastic and fresh, healthy and clean, rosy and toned... Yes, yes, yes! It's all about her, about our skin! Its quality depends not only on our health, lifestyle and psycho-emotional state, but also on the degree of care for it. At 30 years old, the condition of the skin on the face and body is still good, even if you take basic care of it. But by the age of 40, you cannot do without careful care. At this age, our body will show what care it has taken over the past ten years. recent years. In other words, by taking good care of ourselves at 30, we invest in ourselves at forty.
There are a great variety of creams, masks and other skin care products for the face and body. But not in last place are the means given to us by nature itself. We will talk about one of them in our article.
Cosmetic clay- an excellent product for enriching the skin with useful minerals and trace elements, such as:
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- sulfur;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- manganese and others.
The healing properties of clay have been known since ancient times. She is able to remove:
- irritation;
- peeling;
- improve the general condition of the skin;
- normalize fat balance;
- make the skin tightened, fresh, clean and moisturized.
Depending on the mineral composition, cosmetic clay differs in color. It is necessary to select clay according to your skin type and indications to achieve the desired result.
Depending on the place of origin and mineral composition, cosmetic clay can be:
- green;
- blue;
- pink;
- white;
- red;
- black;
- yellow;
- gray
let `s talk about beneficial properties this truly magical product.
Green clay has the widest distribution in cosmetology, it is almost universal. It is used as a mask for hair, face and body. Perfectly cleanses pores and disinfects. It perfectly smoothes, moisturizes, tightens and nourishes the skin, perfectly cleanses and rejuvenates it, increases elasticity, eliminating fine wrinkles, and returns natural elasticity and smoothness to the skin. Green clay effectively combats dry skin and eliminates oily shine, making it soft and velvety. Body care in the form of warm wraps effectively helps get rid of the signs of cellulite, restoring firmness and elasticity to the skin. Green clay helps increase blood circulation in the skin, as a result of which the pores become smaller, and the skin becomes taut and elastic.
Blue clay prevents the appearance of wrinkles and age spots, maintains natural skin hydration, making it young and healthy. Soothes the skin, saturates it with nutrients, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Suitable for oily and problem skin, eliminates acne, evens out the skin. Blue clay effectively fights hair loss and baldness.
Hair Mask. Blue clay mix with a small amount water, rub into hair roots. After waiting 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Repeat the procedure 3 times a week.
White clay or Kaolin is the most popular type of cosmetic clay. Good for oily, problematic and combination skin, as it is an excellent natural antiseptic. It effectively dries out inflammatory elements, tightens pores, absorbs excess secretions of the sebaceous glands, and gives a slight whitening effect. Perfectly soothes, tones, moisturizes, nourishes and tightens the skin. Treats skin rashes, pimples, acne. But it is worth noting that it Contraindicated for use in the presence of rosacea (rosacea). Perfect for nourishing, toning and rejuvenating the skin. White clay is also actively used as a scrub; it exfoliates dead cells well.
Red clay perfectly fights the signs of aging, saturating the skin with oxygen and tightening it. Has a slight warming effect. Red clay is especially good for sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions. Eliminates itching, redness and flaking. Softens and moisturizes the skin.
Pink clay Suitable for any skin type, especially good for dry skin. It is obtained by mixing red and white clay, due to which it combines their best properties. Perfectly disinfects, improves blood circulation, relieves irritation. Good for skin rejuvenation. Smoothes wrinkles, tightens the skin, increases its elasticity.
Yellow clay There are two types: bright yellow and pale yellow. Pale yellow clay has a high content of kaolin, which means this clay has well-defined antiseptic properties. Yellow clay is suitable for oily and combination skin and can heal small wounds. Removes toxins in case of inflammatory processes on the skin, and also saturates the skin with oxygen. Yellow clay perfectly softens dead skin.
Gray clay- This is the rarest and most difficult to obtain type of clay. It is mined from the depths of the seas. Has a rejuvenating, smoothing and anti-cellulite effect. Perfect for dry and dehydrated skin. Perfectly softens and tones the skin.
Black clay good for oily and combination skin. It tightens pores, cleanses the skin of various types of impurities and toxins. Black clay is mainly widely used in the form of wraps and as mud therapy, since it perfectly fights cellulite, improves blood circulation and breathing in tissues, and helps reduce volume. Perfectly moisturizes, tones, tightens and smoothes the skin.
How to use cosmetic clay
Cosmetic clay is widely used in cosmetology. Clay is used to prepare masks for hair, face and body, and is used for wraps and baths.
- In order to take a healing bath with clay, you need to dissolve the clay powder in water. Approximate proportion: 4-5 tablespoons per bath. It takes about 20-30 minutes to take such a bath.
- If you use clay as wraps, then you need to prepare a mixture of clay and water (or an infusion of medicinal herbs) and bring it to the consistency of sour cream. Then apply to problem areas, wrap the body in cling film and wrap yourself in a warm blanket for 1 hour.
- Most often, clay is used as face and body masks. To do this, you need to dilute the clay with water or herbal decoction in a 1:1 ratio (for 1 teaspoon of clay - 1 teaspoon of liquid). The result should be the consistency of liquid sour cream.
There are some rules for using clay masks:
- The clay mask is applied to previously cleansed skin.
- You can use clay masks 2-3 times a week.
- Do not allow a cosmetic clay mask to dry completely on the skin. When clay dries, it forms cracks, and this can negatively affect the skin, damaging the epidermis. In this case, the result may be even worse than before using the mask. If the clay begins to dry out, cover your face with plastic wrap (after cutting out holes for the eyes, nose and mouth if the mask is applied to the face), then the mask will not dry out.
As a rule, to prepare clay masks, clay of the same breed is used, taking into account the indications, and water (or herbal decoction). Mix these ingredients, bring to a creamy consistency and apply to the skin. But there are also complex recipes that are less known, but no less effective.
Nourishing mask:
- Green clay – 1 teaspoon.
- White clay – 1 teaspoon.
- Grapeseed oil or Peach oil– 1 teaspoon.
Mix all ingredients with mineral water to the consistency of sour cream. Apply to facial skin. After 30 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Mask for irritated skin:
- Blue clay - 0.5 teaspoon.
- Apple cider vinegar – a few drops.
Mix all the ingredients with a small amount of boiled water, bring to a creamy mass, and apply to the face. After 10 minutes, rinse with cool water.
Mask for dry, irritable skin:
- Red clay – 1 teaspoon.
- Heavy cream or sour cream - 1 teaspoon.
- Aloe juice – 2 teaspoons.
Mix all ingredients and apply for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Mask for dry skin:
- Red clay – 2 teaspoons.
- Cream - 2 teaspoons or egg yolk.
- Vegetable oil – 2 teaspoons.
- Orange essential oil – a few drops.
Mix all ingredients until smooth and apply the mask on your face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Mask for oily skin:
- Yellow clay – 2 teaspoons.
- Apple cider vinegar – 1 teaspoon.
- Honey – 1 teaspoon.
- Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon.
Mix all ingredients, add boiled water until a creamy consistency is achieved and apply the mask for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
