In cosmetology, clay is widely used since ancient times. When mixing two types of clay - red and white - turns pink, combining the useful properties of both. In nature, white clay is more common, as it is mined in both Europe and the East, while red clay is mined only in China. Masks of pink clay are famous for their softness, ability to help any type of skin - you just need to choose the right ingredients for this or that type of skin.
Properties of pink clay for face
Cosmetic pink clay has a wide range of useful properties:
- purification - removes dead cells;
- rejuvenation;
- lightening of pigment spots;
- cell regeneration - regeneration;
- normalization of metabolic processes in skin cells;
- saturation of the skin with useful microelements and vitamins;
- disinfection of skin defects;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- anti-aging of cells;
- strengthening the formation of natural collagen, responsible for the elasticity of the skin;
- improvement of complexion, tightening of the skin;
- increase the tone of the skin;
- getting rid of fine wrinkles, smoothing the skin;
- enrichment of skin cells with mineral salts and oxygen;
- improvement of blood circulation in cells;
- Extraction of waste and toxins from skin cells.
Properties of pink clay for face
For hair, pink clay is also very useful and has the following properties:
- removes irritations on the scalp;
- helps to restore split and brittle hair;
- "Pacifies" unruly hard hair;
- eliminates dandruff - dead skin cells of scalp hair;
- It absorbs fat and dirt from the scalp;
- cares for dry and lifeless hair;
- stops excessive hair loss;
- fills the scalp cells with minerals and vitamins.
After the hair mask made of pink clay is made, the scalp remains clean for a long time.
Applying pink clay to the face
Depending on the properties of pink clay, the most useful application has been found:
- For dry facial skin, the composition of the mask includes sour cream (either cream, fatty milk or cottage cheese) and egg yolk.
- For oily skin, sour-milk ingredients are used - yoghurt, yoghurt, kefir.
One of the most common and useful recipes for face masks is a mixture of powdered pink clay powder with green tea.
But how pink clay helps the face from acne: the rich mineral composition of pink clay contributes to the fact that after the application of masks the healing process of the smallest cracks, acne, acne is faster. Clay "pulls" subcutaneous formations, while not allowing microbes to spread to the surface and penetrate deep into the skin, helps maintain skin tone, speeds up blood flow, thereby eliminating all sorts of skin flaws. Masks from pink clay nourish, tone and disinfect the skin, thereby creating immunity against pathogens (bacteria and fungi).
Masks made of pink clay for hair
Owners of dry, lifeless and brittle hair are definitely worth trying to improve the condition of the scalp and hair at
Masks made of pink clay for hair are capable of:
- create protection against the harmful effects of the sun;
- make hair and scalp invulnerable to dry air;
- protect the scalp and strands from environmental pollutants;
- during the off-season when hypovitaminosis is observed, energize damaged and dry hair , and also improve the scalp.