THE’clay for the skin it is an excellent remedy for taking care of your beauty using absolutely natural ingredients. Obviously you need to pay close attention to how you use it, so as not to make the wrong method of use. Let’s discover together all the benefits and what you need to know.
Clay is a mud which has been used for centuries by women and men to purify the skin of the face and body in a natural way. Its active ingredients are absolutely perfect for taking care of the skin, making it healthier and more beautiful, right from the first treatments. The effectiveness is also certified by the fact that humanity has been using it as a natural remedy practically since the dawn of time.
Since ancient times, in fact, clay has been one of the best ingredients for take care of your skin and health in general. Available in nature, our ancestors understood and exploited the potential of a substance with a thousand benefits. Which still today can become the protagonist of ours skincare routine thanks to its potential and its countless applications.
What is clay
Clay is one very versatile materialwhich has always been used by humanity. It is an earthy material that has been exploited since ancient times. As defined by Treccani, it is “a sedimentary deposit consisting of mineral granules smaller than 1/16 of a millimetre“. The structure of clay minerals allows it to retain water and the material has high plasticity.
The malleable material if hydrated can be easily worked with the hands. While when it is dry it becomes solid and compact. Clay has always been used for produce ceramicsalso thanks to its properties, as well as its affordability. From the Ancient Egyptians to the Persians, passing through the Chinese and various Italic cultures, there are many artifacts built with clay.
Today it is used in the paper industry, in the production of cement, bricks and chemical filters. But also in horticulture and indoor floricultureto replicate the soil with the so-called expanded clay. Finally, there are many uses for it cosmetics.
Clay for the skin, all properties
What are the skin-friendly properties of clay? This living blend of aluminium-silicilated substances which comes from granite rocks can be a real panacea for our beauty. As well as for ours Healthas we will see later.
The substance is rich in silica, magnesium, iron, aluminum and calcium and is therefore considered remineralizing. Useful as a detoxifier for the body and skin, it is able to free us from excess toxins and other substances that could be potentially harmful to the skin.
In the cosmetic field, clay is also used to combat cellulite and stretch marks: in creams or local applications it can be very useful. It is often an ingredient contained in excellent anti-aging creamsto eliminate wrinkles and signs of aging and also prevent their appearance. Clay is also useful for hydrating and making the skin softer and more toned, especially on the face, but not only.
It can be used in the form of creams for topical use or in clay-based masks useful for the face, arms, legs, the whole body, in short. Among the other properties that this natural substance boasts we remember the treatment of eczemapimples, acne, blackheads, skin inflammationsunburn and even allergic reactions at the epidermal level.
Additionally, clay can help slow hair loss. Good to know, isn’t it?
Clay compresses for the skin, what are they for?
Clay compresses, depending on the type chosen for this beauty treatment, can help treat skin imperfections and disorders. The substance is activated when it gets wet, becoming an elixir of well-being for the whole body. Between the main uses that compresses can be done, here are some to take into consideration.
- The clay compresses they are perfect for treating specific imperfections, because the ingredient, activating when it comes into contact with water, focuses on the imperfection, treating it in depth. Thus we will be able to simply and quickly exploit all the properties described above.
- The skin, especially on the face and hands, is the one most exposed to external factors that can make it dull and visibly unhealthy. Just think of pollution and the use of overly aggressive hygiene substances. Or to other atmospheric agents, such as the wind, which can play unpleasant tricks on our skin. Clay is able to eliminate any impurities and erase toxins that do not breathe your skin.
- Furthermore, especially for those suffering from pimples, acne and blackheads, clay-based compresses can help not only purify the epidermis. But also to rebalance excess sebum which often causes pimples and other blemishes that women, especially women, struggle against, especially at a young age.
- In case of damaged tissues for the external factors described above or for other health problems, this type of compresses, depending on the type of clay chosen, perhaps combined with other ingredients, can help promote the reconstruction of the skin. Which will return to being as splendid and beautiful as it once was.
- In case of injuries, then, in association with something else phytotherapeutic and medicinal substancesclay can help promote healing.
Clay for the skin, mask against pimples
There DIY beauty mask for the face and body with green clay is what you need to purify the skin. Thanks to silica and aluminum, in fact, it can help us take care of our beauty. The mask, like all the others, should be applied no more than once a week. We can also think about applying it every fortnight, inserting the treatment into ours weekly skincare routine.
THE’green clay it is ideal for those suffering from acne, pimples and blackheads. Typical blemishes of those who have oily skin and have to deal with these small problems every time, which can however be treated simply by using the most suitable, suitable and recommended natural ingredients.
Buy green clay in herbal medicine or in specialized shops: it is usually found on sale in the form of a powder, convenient to be used to create unique beauty treatments. To make the mask at home we will need the following ingredients:
- a glass of ventilated green clay
- a teaspoon of honey
- a teaspoon of sweet almond oil
- half a glass of water
- aloe vera for dry skin, jojoba oil for oily skin
How to prepare the mask at home
Here are the steps to follow to prepare green clay mask. First dissolve the honey in plain water at room temperature. At this point, when the honey is completely melted, add the sweet almond oil, mixing carefully. Then proceed by adding the powdered green clay little by little. Obviously you will have to continue mixing. The mixture you will have obtained should resemble a cream. At this point add a few drops of aloe vera if you have dry skin or a few drops of jojoba oil if you have oily skin. This way you can achieve an even more incredible result.
Once a week apply the mask on the facemassaging with a little water to activate the properties of clay. Leave it to act for at least 10-15 minutes: you can take the opportunity to read that book you’ve had on your bedside table for a while. Or that magazine you’ve been meaning to read for a while. But you can also follow an episode of your favorite TV series. Once the necessary time has passed, proceed by rinsing with hot water. Dry your face by patting it with a soft towel, always working with extreme delicacy. And then apply face cream.
For the body mask, use the same procedure, leaving it on the body for half an hour. You will have plenty of time to relax before going to the shower to rinse off the mask. Again, apply a moisturizer afterwards. And enjoy your new skin.
Clay for health
Clay in phytotherapy it is widely used to treat some particular disorders, such as those linked to the gastro-intestinal system. For his property and his benefits it has proven to be very useful for combating irritable bowel syndrome, for example. As well as to eliminate swelling or abdominal tension and even pain in this area of the body.
The natural remedy it is usually recommended for both sufferers constipation whether you suffer from diarrhea. As well as to eliminate intestinal gas and forget about flatulence and meteorism. It is a real panacea for the stomach, as well as for the intestines. Clay is also useful for its antiseptic, disinfectant, bactericidal, healing, deodorant properties. As long as you know how to use the herbal remedy in an optimal way for the health of the body and not just for one’s beauty.
The advice is to never resort to do it yourselfalthough we may be pushed to do so since it is a natural remedy. Better to ask for advice from someone expert who knows the subject well and also has knowledge of medicine. Indeed, it would be better to ask your doctor for a consultation to understand whether it is a natural treatment that is right for us or not.
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