White clay also has another name - kaolin. Its production is conducted in the most environmentally friendly areas of countries such as China and Bulgaria. This clay is medicinal and can be used in medicine. Also, it is very often used in cosmetology for masks and wraps. Without water, it looks like an ordinary powder.
Scientists have long determined that the cause of many diseases is the presence of a large number of free radicals that accumulate in the human body. White clay is very effective in fighting them, which means it protects against diseases. In addition, it contains many different trace elements that the body needs so much for good functioning. Among them are zinc, magnesium and potassium, as well as calcium and copper. All of them are well absorbed.
However, the pearl in the composition of kaolin is silica. If suddenly there are problems of silicon metabolism in the body, then the metabolism of a person can completely fail. The lack of this substance will lead to the emergence of various kinds of diseases of the joints, bones, and even hair loss.
White clay and cosmetology
Of course, white clay plays a large role for medicine. With its help, treatment is carried out and medicines are made. However, the use of this miracle substance in cosmetology is also interesting. Many in this sense appreciated clay.
From white clay in salons make not only masks, but also various creams, pastes and ointments. They have a drying and cleansing property. In addition, kaolin has the ability to quickly absorb sebaceous deposits, which is great for oily skin.
Often you can find white clay in baby powders or deodorants for the body, as well as in loose and compact powders. She fights skin pollution and helps her look beautiful. And the minerals that enriched white clay penetrate the skin and have a good effect on its health.
It is possible to use kaolin at home. To do this, dilute the powder with plain water. If you plan to get a mask, then the solution should look like a dough in consistency. For a scrub, a creamy option is also suitable. It is very important to know that white clay is not used twice. It’s better to throw it away, and next time make a new mask.
Face masks
Clay mask recipes for beauty and skin health are many. One of them is a universal option. It is suitable for people of any age with different skin types, including sensitive skin. To prepare it, you need to make a decoction of medicinal herbs. They can be found in dry form in any pharmacy. Take linden and nettle in equal parts. Their leaves are poured with boiling water and insisted for a while, after which it is with this liquid that white clay is bred. You can add a few drops of vitamin E. Such a mask for 5 minutes works real miracles. After using it, you can notice a change in complexion, the disappearance of small comedones. And in general, the skin becomes very soft, renewed and even velvety.
A mask of white clay for acne is very effective . You need to take three tablespoons of dry white clay and dilute it in 30 grams of alcohol and lemon juice (only 13-15 drops will be enough). All this mixture should be applied to the face and relaxed for a quarter of an hour. After that you can remove the mask and throw it away. Of course, at one time all the inflammation on the face will not disappear. Therefore, you need to do such masks at least once a week.
White clay will help to look better and oily skin. To do this, you need a fair amount of ingredients. In addition to the white clay itself (3 small spoons), starch (1 tsp), zinc oxide (0.5 tsp), magnesia (2 tsp) and talc (2 tsp) are needed. After receiving the mask, it should be applied for 15 minutes.
In addition to face masks, white clay makes body wraps, as well as effective masks for hair and hands. All of them have a tonic, nourishing and firming effect.