Cosmetic clay is widely used in cosmetology to treat many skin diseases, normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, as well as to cleanse and increase the elasticity of the skin. Effective masks from clay from acne, and in some cases, such masks even prevent the premature appearance of wrinkles.
There are several types of clay, which differ in composition and impact on the skin. Depending on the type of skin and the problems that need to be eliminated, the appropriate type of clay is selected. And when using clay for cosmetic purposes, it is necessary to follow rules.
How to make masks from clay?
Before you make a mask from clay it is necessary to clean the surface of the skin from cosmetics, as well as prepare in advance all the necessary components, since the mask must be applied immediately, until the clay has dried. Since clay contains a lot of minerals, iron oxides, aluminum, then you need to prepare the mask in ceramic or glass dishes (but not in iron, to avoid oxidation). Dry clay is diluted with water or other ingredients until a uniform creamy mass is obtained.
The mask is applied in a thick layer, which prevents premature drying and shrinkage of the skin, and after 15 minutes the mask is removed with warm water. With oily skin, a clay mask can be applied for 20 minutes. Excessive use of clay can cause the opposite effect, for example, to provoke the appearance of age spots or premature aging of the skin. Therefore, masks on the basis of clay are recommended to use regularly, but not more often than twice a week. For dry skin, moisturizing ingredients must be added to the mask to prevent rapid drying, for example, olive oil. For sensitive skin mask of clay for the face is recommended to dilute the decoction of herbs, instead of ordinary water. For oily skin, clay can be diluted with ordinary purified or thawed water, if desired, adding nutritional components. The mask of clay against acne is most effective from blue, yellow, white, green and black clay, but with pink eels it is not recommended to use clay.
For cooking masks, it is important to choose the right kind of clay:
- for dry skin, pink, gray and red clay are the best.
- for oily skin it is recommended to make masks from blue clay. Also useful are masks made of white, black, green, pink and yellow clay.
- For normal and combination skin, black, pink, white and yellow clay are suitable.
- for sensitive skin is useful mask of red clay. Pink, white, gray and green clay also have a positive effect on irritations.
- for the fading skin is well suited mask of blue clay. White, pink, red and yellow clay are also recommended to prevent skin aging.
Each type of clay is different in mineral composition and has a certain effect on the skin:
- Masks made of blue clay for the face are used to remove pigment spots, treat acne, improve the elasticity of the skin, improve the complexion. Blue clay is also widely used for hair care.
- Masks from white clay for the face have a bleaching, tightening and cleansing effect. White clay well narrows the pores.
- Masks made of pink clay restore elasticity, soften and nourish the skin. Also, the mask of pink clay has a rejuvenating effect, useful in combating facial wrinkles.
- Masks of black clay well cleanse the skin and narrow the pores.
- Masks made of green clay are cleaned, dried, and irritated.
- Masks from the gray clay tone, remove toxins and moisturize the skin.
- Masks made of red clay relieve irritation and restore the hydrobalance of the skin.
- Mask of yellow clay improves complexion, tones up the skin and is effective in inflammatory processes.
Here are some recipes for clay masks for different skin types:
- for dry skin it is useful to make a mask of clay, honey and olive oil. In the mask, you can add a spoonful of decoction of linden, to obtain a uniform consistency.
- for oily skin you need to mix 5 g of glycerin, 30 g of purified water, 5 g of alcohol and 100 g of clay, the mixture to keep on the face for about 20 minutes.
- for normal skin it is recommended to mix one spoonful of clay, two tablespoons of sour cream and two spoons of cottage cheese.
- for sensitive skin it is useful to make a mask of white clay, diluted with infusion of chamomile and linden.
- for fading skin it is recommended to make a milky-honey mask. To do this, take 1 part honey, 3 parts clay and dilute the resulting mixture with milk, until the consistency of sour cream.
With the regular use of masks from clay, you can slow down the aging process of the skin, significantly improve the complexion and get rid of many cosmetic problems ..