Clay works wonders

About the magical properties of natural clay say not the first year. Many expensive cosmetic masks attract buyers inscriptions on the presence in its composition of different varieties of clay. And we buy them, although I could make a mask based on the clay itself, and, moreover, much cheaper... But first it is necessary to understand what kind of clay will suit your skin. Now on the shelves you can find a dozen different types of clay, and each of them has its own mineral composition, and therefore different properties. Look at what exactly?


About the magical properties of natural clay say not the first year. Many expensive cosmetic masks attract buyers inscriptions on the presence in its composition of different varieties of clay. And we buy them, although I could make a mask based on the clay itself, and, moreover, much cheaper...




But first it is necessary to understand what kind of clay will suit your skin. Now on the shelves you can find a dozen different types of clay, and each of them has its own mineral composition, and therefore different properties. Look at what exactly?




On taste and color...




White clay

(kaolin) is rich in magnesium and zinc, and is used in cosmetics often. The mask on the basis of this clay cleanse and even whiten skin, remove excess fat. White clay also has antiseptic properties. Best suited for oily skin.


Gray clay

it has the ability to moisturize and tone the skin, smooth out wrinkles. Therefore it is best suited to dry, dehydrated skin problems. In addition, gray clay can soften rough skin on elbows and feet, to heal small cracks.


Black clay

normalizes blood circulation in the skin and metabolism. Masks of this clay slow down the aging process and stimulates skin regeneration. Another important property of black clay - it effectively combats cellulite.



Blue clay contains phosphate, nitrogen and iron. It perfectly removes inflammation, cleanses and disinfects the skin. And even struggling with stress.



Green clay - a storehouse of calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, aluminum and other substances. It normalizes the sebaceous glands and pores and has excellent cleaning properties, so well suited to oily skin.



Yellow clay it has properties of a sorbent, removes toxins and helps her to get enough oxygen. Therefore, it is useful to apply this clay for aging, weak skin.



Red clay suitable for sensitive, prone to allergic reactions of the skin. It reduces redness and irritation, gently cleanses and regenerates the skin.


Pink clay

contains iron oxide, silica and mineral salts. She gently cares for the skin, smoothing it. Therefore suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.



Masks and bath from clay


If you decide to cook

the mask on the basis of clay also consider the type of your skin. For oily will be enough to dissolve the clay water (very important: non-metallic bowl and carefully place until smooth. However, if you have dry, sensitive skin - mask water-based can dry up more. Therefore, you should prepare a clay mask with olive oil or honey.


Mask-based clay is applied to the skin in a thin layer on 10-15 minutes, then wash off, and rubbed into the skin nourishing cream.




Based clay can be prepared and

a hair mask. For this purpose a mixture of clay and water you need to add egg yolk, mix well and apply on hair for 15-20 minutes. Hair mask based on red clay eliminates itching and flaking sensitive scalp, on the basis of white - strengthens hair and prevents hair loss. Hair mask with green clay to help get rid of dandruff.


Effective and

baths with clay the rate of 200-300 g per tub. For example, bath with black clay will help you in the fight against excess weight, with a white - relieve fatigue after exercise, reduce sweating, red - provide an analgesic effect and relieve irritation, with grey - eliminate current pimples and blackheads and prevent new ones.


As you know, all new - well forgotten old. And clay, whose secrets were known in the times of Cleopatra is another proof of this. In our time, like hundreds of years ago, the clay is ready to help you in retaining your youth and beauty.

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