You certainly must have heard that clay masks make your skin prettier, right?
But, do you know what kind of clay is the most indicated to your skin type?
The success of clay-based treatments isn't recent.
Clay can moisturize deeply the skin, and also improves its elasticity and firmness, promoting
an increase in the number of collagen fibers in the area.
Besides that, it also slows aging!
It is not for nothing that Egyptians used clay as one of the components of mummification,
and Greeks used it to fight rheumatic pains.
So, if you want a natural way to make your skin beautiful and young, see the types of
clay.
This way, you will be able to take care of your skin naturally and from home:
White clay is great for sensitive and dehydrated skin since its pH is very close to the pH
of our skin.
It is amazing to lighten and absorb oiliness without dehydrating, and also helps heal and
reduce inflammation.
Green clay is used in oily and acne-prone skin and is rich in silicon and aluminum.
This clay has astringent, exfoliating and antibacterial properties that fight blackheads
and pimples.
It helps regulate sebum production and reduces pores on the skin.
Yellow clay is perfect to regenerate tissues and stimulate rejuvenation.
It improves collagen and skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles and inflammations.
Red clay is great for those with sensitive and pinkish skin since it is rich in iron
oxide, copper, and silicon.
Because it is a moisturizer, antioxidant, and natural regenerator, it fights the free
radicals on the treated skin.
Pink clay is a mixture of red and white clay, and, thus, carries benefits of both, helping
remove dead skin cells.
It is indicated for sensitive skin.
Black clay is the noblest of them and is also known as volcanic mud.
Because of that, it contains many natural properties that can improve your skin health.
Besides that, it also has anti-aging action and helps lessen spots on the skin.
Purple clay is mostly indicated for mature, dry, and sensitive skin.
It is a mixture of brown and pink clay and it is great to treat sagging.
Now that you know the types of clay and which one is the best for your skin, see how to
use it:
To make a facial mask with clay, first of all, clean the area where you will apply.
Then, add 1 tablespoon of your clay to water or thermal water, and apply on the area to
be treated.
Let it act for 10 minutes.
Remove with water and apply your facial moisturizer.
Now, if you want to do a body mask, just follow the same steps above, but increase the amount
of clay and water according to the size of the area you wish to treat.
Easy, right?
However, if you want to add clay to your hair care routine, do the following:
Add 2 spoons of clay in water or thermal water (enough to cover your hair).
Apply on your scalp and let it act for 10 minutes.
Remove with water and wash your hair as usual, with shampoo and conditioner.
Oh, when used on hair, it is better to apply it only to the roots, especially to get rid
of oiliness.
If you are going to do a body mask to treat cellulite and localized fat, it is recommended
covering the area treated with a cloth after applying the clay.
Remember that, for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to warm up the place.
So it is recommended doing it in a sauna or using specific devices for that.
So, did you like learning more about the different kinds of clay?
Tell us, which one is your favorite?