Blue clay is widely used in folk medicine. It is used for the prevention and treatment of virtually any system of the human body. Blue clay is also used efficiently to eliminate skin problems of the face and head. What is so special about blue clay and how is it used?
Blue clay is rich in various minerals and trace elements, which are necessary for the normalization of the activity of human skin. It contains iron, phosphate, nitrogen, magnesium, calcium, manganese, silver, copper, molybdenum and many other elements. Blue clay can be used for both dry and oily skin. This type of clay has not only cleaning properties, but also disinfects it. Blue clay is an excellent antiseptic. Mainly it is used for deep cleansing of the pores of the face, narrowing of the pores, as well as eliminating fatty gloss. It acts as a tonic, increases elasticity and prevents early appearance of wrinkles. Masks made of blue cosmetic clay remove toxins from the skin, and when used systematically they improve intracellular metabolism.
Preparation of masks from blue clay is possible on the basis of water, decoction and infusion of herbs, juice of vegetables and fruits. On what component you choose in a pair of blue clay, depends on its functional impact on the skin. Consider the popular recipes for face masks from blue clay.
Nourishing masks made of blue clay for face
Option one
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of blue clay, 1 tablespoon grated apple or apple juice, 8 drops of lemon juice.
Preparation and use: the ingredients of the mask should be mixed, and heated for several minutes in a water bath. Then put the mask on your face, and after 10-15 minutes rinse with water.
Option Two
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons blue clay, 2-3 tablespoons grated cucumber or cucumber juice.
Preparation and use: we cultivate blue clay with cucumber juice until the formation of a mushy mass. We put it on the face for 10-15 minutes. We wash off the mask with warm water.
Option Three
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of blue clay, 1 egg yolk, a little water.
Preparation and use: add egg yolk to the clay, if the mixture is too thick, add a little water. This mask is applied for 10-15 minutes, then washed off with water.
Cleansing face masks
Option one
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of blue clay, 30 ml of vodka, 15 drops of lemon juice.
Preparation and use: mix ingredients until smooth, apply on face. When the mask starts to dry out, it needs to be washed off (do not wait for the mask to dry completely). After that, moisturize the skin with lotion for face or tonic. This mask of blue clay is effective against acne.
Option Two
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons of blue clay, 3 teaspoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of honey.
Preparation and application: connect the components of the mask until the honey dissolves completely. Apply on face for 20 minutes. Rinse off with water.
Masks for the face of blue clay on decoctions of herbs
To prepare these masks, you will need 3-4 tablespoons of dry shredded herbs, which you need to pour 150 ml of boiling water and insist for half an hour. Then the infusion should be filtered and it is ready for use.
To prepare a mask, you can use infusions or decoctions of herbs such as chamomile, calendula, lavender, linden flowers, sage and others. You can use a combination of herbs.
You will need: 2 tablespoons of blue clay, 2 tablespoons of herbs.
Preparation and use: Mix the components of the mask, apply on face before drying. Wash off with warm water. Moisten the skin with tonic or lotion.