Clay therapy is considered one of the most effective methods that has been used for therapy since ancient times. The first healer to use clay was Avicenna. He describes in detail in his treatise the healing properties of clay, methods of treatment and its effect on the body in various diseases.
Clay wrapping in Russia has also been practiced for a long time and successfully. For several centuries, knowledge of the remarkable properties of this natural medicine has been collected in traditional medicine and passed down from generation to generation to people.
Modern science is actively engaged in its study and analyzes the results of its use in the treatment of various diseases in medicine, as well as in cosmetology.
In what cases is clay treatment effective?
For therapeutic use, there are various types of clay that differ in color: blue, white, green, yellow, red, gray, brown and black. They also have different chemical composition and fat content.
For skin diseases, clay is used for external use. Eczema, psoriasis, spurs and warts are perfectly treated with this product. This list of diseases can be supplemented with mastitis, varicose veins, rickets.
Joints warm up with warm clay for arthritis, polyarthritis of an infectious and rheumatic nature.
Clay wrapping is used for a problem such as cellulite, the treatment of which with other methods is often ineffective.
Home Wraps
Often in a pharmacy, women pay attention to expensive anti-cellulite creams, bypassing inconspicuous boxes with cosmetic clay. However, clay wrap is really effective for weight loss.
The remarkable cosmetic properties of clay treatment have been used by women since ancient times. The famous admirer of such procedures was Queen Cleopatra, whose beauty is difficult to dispute. What is the secret? Clay produces such valuable cosmetic effects as cleansing and simultaneous nutrition. Few products have such qualities! Excellent sorbent properties of natural clay contribute to the fact that it pulls out all unnecessary and harmful from the skin that is released under the influence of heat: salt, excess fluid, toxins, toxins. And the presence of microelements and natural vitamins in it gives the skin youth, health, firmness, eliminates wrinkles and sagging, “makes” all cells breathe.
Clay wrapping is most effective for weight loss when using its blue appearance, since the composition is optimally balanced and is very well perceived by the human body. Black clay is used to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands in case of oily skin, yellow gives elasticity to the skin, and white is indispensable for edema.
It is very simple to prepare clay for wrapping. To do this, it is diluted with mineral or boiled water to a uniform consistency and any essential oil is added: juniper, lemon, grapefruit, orange or ylang-ylang. And honey will also make the mixture sweet.
Slimming clay wrap is absolutely no different from similar cosmetic wraps. It is recommended that certain conditions be observed. Firstly, the mask is applied to clean, steamed skin with well-open pores. Before applying, massage the body with a washcloth or scrub. Secondly, the clay mixture must be warm in order to better affect the problem areas. Thirdly, to maintain heat you need to carefully wrap the film after applying the mixture. After that, you can lie down under a thick blanket or work out on a treadmill or exercise bike. The clay session should last about one hour, then the mask is washed off under the shower, the cocoon from the film is pre-unwound. Complete the procedure by applying a cream and a light massage of the problem areas. Smooth and firm skin will delight you for a long time.
The described sessions should be carried out twice a week until the desired result is achieved (from 10 to 20 procedures).