Clay in cosmetology: "sculpt" your beautiful face and body

We all know about the widespread use of clay for cosmetic purposes since ancient times. From it made all kinds of creams, made compresses on the face, hands and other parts of the body. And, of course, they used clay for all sorts of cleansing and toning baths. Today in cosmetology clays of a different kind are used.

What are the clays

Black

By removing contamination and excess sebum like a sponge, black clay cleanses the skin. Healing and narrowing pores, it effectively combats oily gloss, evens the complexion. Masks correct defects and do not over-dry the skin, and their action is suitable for combination and oily skin.

Green

By excluding inflammation and eliminating peeling, green clay normalizes the sebaceous glands and promotes the regeneration and repair of skin cells. Due to the high content of such useful elements as phosphorus and magnesium, the mask nourishes and tones.

Blue

It saturates the skin with oxygen. It eliminates pollution, removes toxins, returns a healthy glow. Clay fights acne, normalizes the sebaceous glands and relieves inflammation. And blue clay contains mineral salts and trace elements that have anti-inflammatory and purifying effects.

Pink

It is a mixture of white and red clay and, therefore, has all the advantages of its components. It is rich in potassium and iron, has a compound effect: improves complexion, provides radiance, softens the driest skin and gives it a healthy shine. Due to its non-drying texture, the clay is also suitable for sensitive skin.

White

White clay is made up of silica, zinc, and magnesium, making it unique in its ability to absorb anything unnecessary from the skin, saturating the cells with the substances they need. Kaolin, a high-grade white clay, effectively absorbs contamination and combats greasy shine.

Clay action

Due to the powerful heat treatment of the clay mass, the peripheral vessels expand. And this entails resorption of infiltrates, stimulation of trophic and metabolic processes in tissues. Sweating plays a significant role here – toxins come from the body. Also, warm clay wrap is a drainage procedure. Masks are perfectly combined with massage and hardware methods of body correction.

Clay is actively used in programs for the care of oily skin for cleansing, detoxification, adjustment of metabolic processes and proper functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Aluminium oxide dries the skin, so the clay is especially useful for oily and combined skin.

Silicon oxide strengthens the skin and increases its elasticity; it also has a beneficial effect on the blood vessels and is involved in the synthesis of new collagen fibres.

Copper, calcium, and zinc have wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects, while magnesium and manganese are natural antioxidants.

Facial mask

Mix powder and purified water in equal parts. For even more effect, replace the water with raw apple cider vinegar. Add a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender or rosemary or lemongrass. Clean the face, apply the mask and let it dry for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and apply a moisturizer to protect and balance the production of sebum. For best results, it is recommended to use such a mask once or twice a week.