Clay masks for face, body or hair and scalp are a great option for those who want to solve many skin problems. In addition, they can be carried out independently at home. Making a clay mixture is very simple, and it will take a little time for the procedure. Therefore, even a busy business lady will be able to find a few minutes for her beloved. And the effect of them will be colossal. The skin will become smoother, smoother and, most importantly, healthier, the hair will gain strength and shine, and it will grow much faster.
Thus, clay is a real storehouse of useful properties. But it is important to choose it correctly. Indeed, in nature there is white, black, blue, green and other clay. And in order to achieve a positive result and solve an exciting skin problem, you need to choose the right one. How to do this is described in detail in the following material.
Useful properties of clay
One of the most versatile cosmetics is clay. It is widely used in salon procedures and at home. And all because clay masks for face and body perfectly perform such functions:
- cleanse;
- moisturize;
- nourish;
- saturate the skin with vitamins;
- restore its water balance;
- fight acne and various types of allergies;
- smooth wrinkles.
In addition, one sachet of funds is quite inexpensive. But enough for two, or even three procedures, for sure. Depending on the size of the skin area requires a "miraculous" action.
How to choose clay
We already noted earlier that in order to solve a specific problem, it is important to make the right clay mask for the face. Therefore, further we will present general recommendations that will help not to make a mistake with the choice.
If you are concerned:
- enlarged pores, black spots, uneven complexion - you need clay of blue or white color;
- an abundance of freckles or age spots - you should hold a mask of blue clay for the face;
- the most serious and life-poisoning problem for adolescents is acne, acne, acne, which means that white, yellow or blue clay is needed.
You can also navigate by the type of facial skin. Those with an epidermis prone to oily skin are more likely to wear masks using white or blue clay, if they are dry to green or red, irritation, inflammation, and redness are very susceptible to negative environmental factors - red. If the skin is prone to aging, wilting, sagging, then you need to use green, red, blue or white.
White clay
If the above tips are not enough, you should study the properties of each of the existing clays. So that later, knowing all the secrets, carry out the correct cosmetic procedures at home.
So, the first white clay on our list. It is most suitable for adolescent skin. Because it is precisely in this age period that the skin is prone to excessive sweating, fat, an abundance of acne and inflammation. A regular holding of white clay masks for the face will help to solve problems such as:
- enlarged pores;
- irritation;
- increased oily skin.
In addition, thanks to the use of white clay, it will be possible to correct the oval of the face by strengthening muscles, whiten the skin, heal and refresh it.
Black clay
Now consider the following variety. It perfectly cleanses the skin, draws out toxins, removes harmful substances, removes dead skin cells of the epidermis.
That is why black clay masks for the face are very effective in treating allergic skin inflammations, including youthful acne and acne.
Due to its magnesium, calcium, strontium and iron components, clay acts as a scrub. It also has antioxidant properties. Suitable for all skin types: oily, dry and even combination skin.
Green clay
Another clay that is very popular and available in any cosmetic store or regular pharmacy is distinguished by a deep marsh hue. Owners of dry skin, who, due to lack of moisture, are prone to early wrinkles, are well aware of its beneficial properties. Because face masks based on green clay are able to:
- relieve the feeling of tightness;
- soften the skin;
- correct the shape of the face;
- get rid of the "second" chin;
- restore her former elasticity, resilience;
- smooth facial wrinkles;
- improve blood circulation;
- restore a healthy complexion.
Blue clay
This clay variety is very similar in its useful properties to that described in the previous paragraph. After all, he also:
- smoothes the skin;
- tones up;
- rejuvenates;
- normalize cell metabolism;
- eliminates freckles and age spots;
- improves blood circulation;
- regulates the outflow of lymph.
That is why experienced cosmetologists, making various masks of blue clay for the face, sometimes add a little green to them to increase efficiency many times over.
However, most of all teenagers prefer this type of clay. Because it has an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps to heal small wounds, cracks, acne, as well as smooth out scars on the skin left after acne.
Red clay
Another fairly popular component or main component of various cosmetic masks. It is suitable for very sensitive skin, prone to frequent irritations and redness. According to numerous reviews, clay masks for face have such useful properties as:
- elimination of itching and peeling;
- redness removal;
- saturation of skin cells with oxygen, vitamins necessary for maintaining beauty with mineral salts;
- activation of metabolic processes in cells;
- deep hydration;
- restoration of a clear oval of the face;
- disinfecting effect;
- tonic;
- smoothing small wrinkles.
Yellow clay
The following grade of clay is recommended for use by people who suffer from excessive oily and greasy skin. Also suitable for combination type and prone to wilting and dullness. After all, such a clay mask for facial skin has a number of useful properties. For example:
- treatment and subsequent prevention of acne, acne and other inflammations, skin irritations;
- increase skin tone;
- saturation of cells with oxygen;
- activation of cell metabolism;
- improving the contour and complexion;
- preservation and prolongation of youth and skin health.
Pink clay
This clay will become a real lifesaver for thin, very delicate and susceptible to all skin. After all, it is able to very gently cleanse the skin, disinfect it, dry acne and "rejuvenate" aging skin.
But, besides this, in the process of exposure to the mask, real magic happens:
- disturbed by the negative influence of the environment and improperly selected cosmetics, tissue functions and cellular metabolism are restored;
- the epidermis receives a lot of useful trace elements, vitamins, minerals, including oxygen;
- the processes of aging, withering of the skin, the early appearance of wrinkles are inhibited;
- age spots fade and eventually become completely invisible;
- the skin is cleansed and a protective barrier remains on it, which prevents the penetration of harmful toxins and radicals.
How to make a clay face mask
It seems to some that it is not difficult to make a clay mixture for a mask. And in fact, the cooking procedure itself is quite simple. But she has her own nuances. For example, in order to get the usual mixture, you need:
- Dilute clay powder suitable for skin type and its problem with cool boiled or filtered water. We should clarify that what is important is cool water, not hot. Because when exposed to the latter, clay will lose half of its beneficial properties. And there will be practically no result from the procedure.
- Stir thoroughly, grinding all the lumps. So that the composition was consistency like thick sour cream. Otherwise, the mixture will drain. As a result, there will be little effect, and clay drops will stain all areas of the house where the beautiful lady decides to walk, waiting until the time required for the mask to expire. That, in fact, is all. We finished making a regular clay mask for the face at home.
How to increase the effectiveness of clay masks
Now let's talk about how to make it even more useful and effective. Indeed, in fact it is very simple. For this, it is enough to add a little to the mixture prepared according to the above instructions:
- Herbal infusion. For example, nettle decoction is suitable for healing wounds and treating acne and various allergic irritations and redness of the skin; for rejuvenation - from rose petals or rose hips; to eliminate age spots, lightening freckles - from chamomile.
- You can also dilute the clay mask with freshly squeezed juice made from various vegetables and fruits. The main thing to remember is that some of them can stain the skin.
- Products such as sour cream for dry skin, milk for normal skin and low-calorie kefir for oily also greatly improve the properties of clay.
- In addition to them, you can use regular tea - black or green as desired. However, it should also be remembered that black tea can give the skin a light brownish tint, similar to a real tan.
- And finally, salon masters recommend adding various essential oils to the clay solution. For example, ylang-ylang, geranium, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, orange, rose, jasmine, frankincense and others. With clay and oil, face masks can delay the aging process of the skin, tighten it, smooth out wrinkles (even very noticeable ones), overcome acne, cure boils, abscesses, eczema and psoriasis.
Procedure Technology
Now you can go directly to the implementation of the cosmetic procedure:
- When the clay mask is ready, it must immediately be applied to the face or body. However, one should not do this with massaging movements, rubbing the mixture is also strictly prohibited. It is better to prepare in advance a small flat brush, similar to the one that usually dye your hair. Only half already. And, gently dipping it into the clay composition, apply a solution of clay to the skin with light strokes.
- At the end of the application procedure, lie down and, closing your eyes, rest for ten to fifteen minutes. The main thing is not to allow the mixture to turn into a crust - it has dried. This is permissible only in the case of skin prone to oily and excessive sweating. Because when it dries, the clay absorbs excess fat and fat.
- When the specified time has passed, you need to wash off the clay. It is just as easy to do. It is enough to wash thoroughly with warm water and lubricate the skin with a moisturizer. If the skin is oily, you can do without it.
The procedure should be performed approximately once every 7-8 days. If the skin is oily, it is possible more often, if dry - on the contrary, the time interval between the masks must be increased. In this matter, it is very important to focus on your own health, because there are no strict contraindications for clay. There is only a persistent recommendation: do not apply face clay masks to the area around the eyes. Because in these places the skin is very thin and susceptible. And clay has a drying property.
Mask option for the lazy
It used to be that our grandmothers and even mothers had to independently select the right clay, and then mix in the right proportion. This happened because the clay on sale was exclusively powder. That is, it was impossible to buy it ready, it required additional manipulations. Everything is much simpler here. With the development of various technologies and the huge breakthrough made by cosmetology and medicine, modern girls and women have a great opportunity to buy a quality product that is immediately suitable for use.
This "miracle" was opened to us by the Loreal company. She presented us with a face mask “Clay Magic”, which, in addition to correctly selected clay powder, also includes coal, kaolin and other components necessary for the beauty of the skin. By the way, a well-known and well-established company in the market has released a whole line of products. It also has skin care products for face, body and even hair. Therefore, every lady, no matter what problems she has with her own appearance, will be able to find something that will make her truly perfect without unnecessary efforts, pain and excessive monetary costs.
What other cosmetic problems can clay masks solve?
It may seem strange to someone, but clay masks are effective not only in the fight for healthy, fresh and young skin of the face and body. In addition, they help in the treatment of damaged, thin, brittle hair, and also have an excellent effect on accelerating their growth and eliminating split ends. For this reason, a huge number of modern women of fashion do not spend a lot of money on painful salon procedures. They choose natural and home-friendly cosmetics. One of which is clay.
Preparing a hair mask is also quite simple. But since the clay mixture itself is quite thick, it must be diluted. For example, ordinary sunflower oil. From the calculation: four tablespoons of oil for two of the same clay mixture.