Whitening clay is an effective way to eliminate pigmentation on the face. It is actively used by specialists in beauty salons and people who monitor the condition of their skin at home. Masks, creams and other products are prepared from this product.
One of the most popular is bleaching clay, mined in the Caucasus. It is produced in large quantities and distributed not only in Russia, but also in other countries. There are a lot of varieties of this product, so before using, you definitely need to get acquainted with everyone.
Chemical composition
The whitening clay in the Caucasus, which has unique properties, and kaolin, mined from other lands, are known to people as minerals. They were created by nature itself in the process of combining aluminum oxide and silicon. But these components are not final on the product list. In fact, clay also contains such elements: silicon, calcium, nitrogen, manganese, zinc and potassium. All of them are of value to the body of every person. The lack of one of these elements negatively affects health.
Application in cosmetology
In the field of cosmetology, as a rule, blue and white bleaching clay is used. Both of them gently act on the skin and contribute to increasing their elasticity and improving health. With their participation, various masks are created that eliminate inflammatory processes and dry the skin. Thanks to these products, pigmentation and pimples can be eliminated. Moreover, they narrow the pores and also absorb toxic substances and excess secretion of the sebaceous glands.
Advantages and disadvantages
White clay whitens the face, improving its tone and eliminating grayness. Moreover, this product is able to narrow the pores and even out the color, thereby making it easier to apply decorative cosmetics. Also, the lifting effect can be attributed to the advantages of clay, because of which it is included even in some creams with a tightening effect.
As for the shortcomings, there are not so many. The most important minus is that the product is able to dry the skin. For this reason, the use of clay is necessary to treat the skin with moisturizers.
Types and properties of clay
Clay acts as a natural component. Its varieties exist quite a lot. Moreover, each option has its own special properties. In medicine and cosmetology, the following types of clay are used for bleaching:
- Yellow. It has a high potassium content and is often used in case of emotional overload. This variety also helps with stress and even joint pathologies. In addition, it helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the human body.
- Kaolin (white whitening clay). This type is actively used for making masks. Kaolin has a rejuvenating effect. People who have already used other products claim that white clay bleaches quite well. In addition, it is effective in diseases of the joints and muscle fibers, as well as mastopathy and hair loss.
- Red It contains a large amount of iron, so it is used in cases of treatment of anemia and anemia.
- Gray. This variety also has a whitening effect, but additionally normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands and activates the restoration of damaged tissues of the integument.
- Green It is especially useful for people suffering from heart attacks, as well as thrombosis and inflammation of the venous walls. This product is also used as a means of cleansing and evening skin tone.
- Blue This kind of healing clay normalizes metabolic processes and is involved in the breakdown of excess body fat.
Product selection
Blue and white whitening clay has an excellent effect on the skin in this way:
- elimination of stains of acne;
- the elimination of freckles and age spots;
- smoothing the roughness of a natural tan.
A noticeable result appears after the first session. In order to fix it, procedures should be carried out systematically. The most important thing is to choose a product suitable for the type of skin: fading skin needs gray clay, oily - kaolin, blue and black, combined - yellow, hypersensitive - red. The pink variety is considered universal, as it remarkably tones, moisturizes the integument and eliminates inflammation. In addition, this type of clay is hypoallergenic.
Kaolin is the most effective whitening product. This clay is often called porcelain, since as a result of regular use, the face acquires smoothness and marble whiteness. But owners of a dry type of integument should not use it, since the risk of drying the skin even more increases and increasing the number of wrinkles.
The whitening effect is determined by the natural properties of white clay. It has an absorbent, bactericidal, and also enveloping effect. This product will be ideal for holders of acne spots and oily skin.
Home recipes
Having learned what clay bleaches, it's time to consider recipes for cooking home remedies. Having determined the most suitable type of product, you can prepare an effective composition with it. Each mask of white bleaching clay and its other varieties has its own characteristics. These tools are prepared from available components that anyone can easily purchase. Components do not even have to be purchased at a supermarket or pharmacy, as they are present in many homes.
Classic
The standard version of the mask is ordinary clay in dry form, combined with water. To do this, you need to mix these two components so that you get a creamy consistency. The most important thing is to stir the lumps. Components should not be taken in large quantities, as they will be wasted. For one procedure, only a couple of teaspoons of the main ingredient and 2-4 spoons of water will be enough.
The mask is applied to a clean face and aged until it brightens and begins to crack. Rinse it off with running water. After the procedure, you can treat the skin with a nourishing or moisturizing cream, depending on the type of integument.
With lemon and camomile
Perfectly bleach clay skin will help the product, created on the basis of chamomile and lemon. The recipe is very simple:
- Take a tablespoon of white clay in powder form and mix with the same amount of chamomile broth and a half of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients, eliminating all lumps.
- The finished mass must have a thick consistency so that it does not drain off the face.
- To clear skin of decorative cosmetics and superficial pollution, and then to steam it.
- Apply the mask on the face and stand for about 5 minutes.
- Rinse skin and dry skin with a towel.
- Immediately treat the affected areas with a moisturizer.
The main advantage of this mask is its accessibility. Although the main ingredients are not available in every home, they can be easily purchased at any nearby store or pharmacy at a low price.
With protein and salt
An interesting way to use food surprises all people. In this case, each component has a great effect on the skin, performing the main task - whitening the integument. The mask recipe is not so complicated:
- Take one chicken egg protein and beat it.
- Add a pinch of salt and beat the mixture again until foam appears.
- Pour half a tablespoon of clay into the resulting mass in dry form and mix again.
- Apply the mask on the face and stand for about 15 minutes.
- Rinse your face thoroughly and gently with running water.
- Treat the skin with a cream (store or home) with a moisturizing and nourishing effect.
With lemon and cucumber juice
A rather unusual recipe gives a very good effect. Although at first glance this mixture seems completely inactive, after the first session, anyone can be sure of the opposite. To prepare the composition, you must:
- Combine a tablespoon of the main ingredient with a few drops of lemon and cucumber juice.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply to pre-cleansed skin.
- After 10 minutes, rinse your face with warm water.
- Blot the skin with a soft towel and apply a moisturizing cream on it.
With kefir and tomato juice
An excellent option is also a mask based on juice from tomatoes and kefir. She gives no less good result than the rest of the rosters on the list. Although the financial costs will be a little more, the resulting result is worth it.
The mask is made in this way:
- Combine clay, kefir and juice in equal proportions in a separate container (it is best to take no more than a tablespoon of each component if the product is made for one person).
- Apply the finished mixture to the steamed face and stand for 15 minutes.
- Wash thoroughly, removing all residues, and then apply a moisturizer to the skin.
Such a mask is actively used by owners of dry skin types, although it perfectly suits oily, normal and combination skin.
With soda and talcum powder
Whitening clay also gives a great effect in combination with talc and baking soda. To prepare and use the composition, it is necessary to proceed in stages:
- Take a tablespoon of the main component - clay, and mix with 1.5 teaspoon of soda and half a dessert spoon of talcum powder.
- Mix thoroughly and add a couple drops of hydrogen peroxide.
- Having achieved a homogeneous consistency, apply the mixture to the face, bypassing the restricted areas (eyes, nostrils and mouth).
- After 15-20 minutes, wash with warm water.
- Dry the skin involved a little and apply a cream with a greasy base.
No other means should be used after the procedure for two hours. This is because their effect can slow down or completely block the efficiency obtained from the clay mask.
Frequency of use of masks
If it is urgently necessary to eliminate pigmentation or lighten moles a little, it is allowed to use the mask for three consecutive days, once a day. This is enough to eliminate even the darkest spots. In the future, only for the purpose of prevention, it is recommended to apply the composition to the face no more than once a week. Thanks to this approach, the result can be saved for a long time. Neither old nor new spots will certainly appear, if you follow this simple rule.
Mistakes
Very often, people who use clay to whiten their skin make mistakes during procedures. This applies to applying the composition to the face, the time of exposure and rinsing. In order to prevent them and not worsen the condition of the skin, the basic rules for using the product should be observed. They are not so complicated, so you should take the time to study.
Terms of use
The most important are the following rules:
- Before preparing the mask, you must bring all the ingredients to room temperature. This means that they should not be taken out of the freezer or heated in a water bath 10 minutes before the start of mixing.
- In the process of mixing the components, you need to monitor the mixture and immediately eliminate all lumps.
- To wash off the product from the face is required after it has dried. It is best not to wait until the applied layer begins to crack, as this will damage the surface of the skin.
- If the resulting mixture is too thick and dries quickly on the face, you can pre-sprinkle the treated surface with thermal water.
- Remove the composition from the face should only be running water. Thermal liquid or tonic will not work for this purpose. Moreover, it is necessary to wash thoroughly so as not to leave any particles.
- If the mask is applied for the first time in a lifetime, you must first test it for skin sensitivity. To do this, you need to apply a small amount of the resulting composition to the bend of the elbow and observe the reaction for 10 minutes. If no changes happen, then the mask can be used safely.
- Wipe your face after washing only with a soft towel and smooth circular movements. But in no case do you need to press and rub the skin.
Contraindications
Use bleaching clay for the face is not worth it if you have the following problems:
- tendency to allergic reactions;
- active inflammation with purulent contents;
- moles that systematically appear, grow and independently disappear;
- not healed scars, wounds and burns on the treated area.
People reviews
Oddly enough, reviews about whitening clay come only positive. People who have used it several times already claim that the effect is simply amazing. Many of them only had a couple of sessions to eliminate the hated pigment spots and even nice to hide bruises under the eyes.
Clay with a whitening effect is actively used by both women and men. All of them got unexpected results and kept them for a long time. People are pleasantly surprised that just one procedure per week is enough to maintain good skin condition.
Conclusion
Whitening clay makes it possible to cope with various visual defects on the skin. This product copes with the same tasks as expensive cosmetic products. It does not cause allergic reactions and does not cause any harm to the skin.