Cosmetic clay: how to use

Cosmetic clay as a cosmetic product has been known to the world for quite a long time. It is known to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and detox properties. In this article we will tell you about cosmetic clay: how to use, basic properties, composition, and so on.

On the shelves of ordinary stores it is very easy to find cosmetic clay of any color, either as a mono product or as one of the components in cosmetics. Depending on the color of the clay, its properties differ, but we will talk about this below.

Special composition of cosmetic clay

Despite the fact that the clay varies in color, the composition is practically the same. Here's what you can find:

The most important substance is silicon oxide. It can restore injured blood vessels, improve collagen production and stimulate the regeneration process;
Aluminum - dries out the skin (an excellent product for those with oily or combination skin types). Green, white and red clays contain the most of it;
Manganese - it is thanks to it that clay works as an antiseptic;
Magnesium - helps start the process of skin regeneration and rejuvenation;
Copper - thanks to it, the production of keratin is stimulated, which is very important for rejuvenation and “glow”. It also protects the skin from the harmful effects of the environment;
Zinc – protection against various harmful bacteria and cell rejuvenation;
Other components - iron, phosphorus, nitrogen and others nourish the skin with important substances.

Clay wraps for cellulite

Clay wraps are quite often carried out in various cosmetology centers. This effect allows you to achieve good blood circulation in the treated areas. Unnecessary water will leave the skin and it will be enriched with useful elements. But you don’t have to go to a beauty salon to have this procedure done.

Important ! Many girls do it very often at home. And the cost will be very cheap, since both clay and simple cling film cost much less than the services of a specialist.

You can use clay in wrapping

How to use cosmetic clay: let's talk about the properties

Clay has a lot of important advantages, unique and inimitable. Namely:

Cleansing - it penetrates deep into the skin through the pores, removes excess sebum (sebum), impurities and dust;
Regulation - the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, the production of sebum is normalized;
Moisturizing - the skin after clay masks is velvety, even and smooth. Important: you should not let the clay dry out on your face (lighten and harden), otherwise, instead of moisturizing and nourishing, it will draw all the moisture from the skin. There is a solution: either spray your face with tonic periodically, or apply a very thick layer);
Calming effect - relieves inflammation, eliminates irritation. Provided that you are not allergic to the components of the composition;
The most important thing is the absence of age and other restrictions. It doesn't matter what skin type you have or how old you are. From adolescence to old age, you can safely use cosmetic clay for the face and body.

Using black clay

This type of clay also works great against cellulite. Also, black clay has the best effect on cellular metabolic processes.

You can also use black clay

Coffee and black clay mask

As already mentioned, the combination of clay and coffee allows you to achieve excellent results in the fight against various problems. If you have dry skin, use this recipe.

Dilute the black clay with warm mineral water. It should look like sour cream.
Add the same amount of ground coffee. Mix well.
In another bowl, mix citrus essential oil and a base oil, such as olive oil.
Pour oil into the main mixture.
Apply the resulting mixture to the crusted skin. You need to hold it for about 20 minutes. It is a good idea to massage the skin without pressing on it. When you finish the event, rinse without additional products and cover your skin with moisturizer.

This mask should be left on for up to 20 minutes.

Mask with mustard and black clay

It is prepared from black clay, mustard, honey and water. Clay with mustard must be diluted with mineral water and a little bee honey added.

It is necessary to mix all the components well and then treat the skin. Fifteen minutes are allotted for exposure.

Important ! It is necessary to combine the mask with massage treatments to improve the result and warm the skin.

Then you need to wash your skin with warm water without shower gel or soap. Apply cream to the treated area.

You can use mustard along with black clay

Cosmetic clay: sorted by color

As described above, clay varies greatly in color, slightly in properties and composition. There are several colors: white, blue, yellow, green, red and black. Let's start in order:

White clay or kaolin: whitening and smoothing out unevenness. The most easily accessible and famous. White cosmetic clay will help with almost all skin problems: acne, flaking, redness, inflammation, and so on. It is easy to find in many formulations of skin and body care cosmetics. After using white cosmetic clay, sebum production is reduced, excess oily shine is removed, acne dries out and facial wrinkles are smoothed out. Moreover, kaolin can be used as a scrub or peel if you want to gently and gently remove dead skin cells;
Blue clay: healing and drying. No less popular than white and is considered top due to the presence of many vitamins, minerals and microelements. Especially cadmium and cobalt. It is recommended for those with oily and combination skin types to use blue cosmetic clay for the face - acne and blackheads disappear over time. The complexion is refreshed, the skin becomes smooth, clean and radiant. A big bonus is the stimulation of blood circulation, which helps fight cellulite, stretch marks and inflammation;
Yellow clay: freshness and tone. It contains sodium and sulfur, so it is perfect for dull and “sad” skin of the face or body - it’s a good oxygen shock. The effect is cumulative, but the first results will be visible after just a few uses - the skin will brighten, glow, look healthy and rested. If you have areas on your body with rough or dead skin (elbows, heels), you can apply yellow clay to them to soften, moisturize and exfoliate. It is also an excellent remedy for regulating foot sweating and eliminating unpleasant odor. You can make foot masks to exfoliate the skin on the heels, remove the stratum corneum and unpleasant odor;
Green clay: relaxation and calm. The composition includes copper and iron oxide - hence the color. These components help stimulate blood circulation, which leads to a pleasant glow on the skin and gradual rejuvenation. Green cosmetic is recommended for use if you have dermatitis or oily skin (in the first case, be sure to consult your doctor!). It's great to take baths with green clay before bed - very relaxing and calming;
Red clay: warming and healing. It has this color due to a lot of copper, potassium and iron oxide. The skin is very well saturated with oxygen, blood circulation improves. As a result, the elasticity and firmness of the skin increases. Red clay warms up the skin, so it is good to use red cosmetic clay in the cold season to avoid chapping and dehydration. For dry, sensitive or dehydrated skin, red clay is a real gift. Redness, itching, peeling and dryness disappear in a short period of time if masks are used regularly;
Black clay: cleansing and protection. In its composition you can find magnesium, manganese, quartz, iron and many, many other benefits. Many of them perfectly cleanse the skin and remove dirt and toxins from it. In addition to them, the use of black cosmetic clay helps smooth cellulite and reduce fat. In many salons and beauty parlors, it is used as an anti-cellulite agent for body wraps, massages and other manipulations to reduce centimeters in girth in various places. In addition to all of the above, subcutaneous and intracellular metabolic processes are accelerated. As a result, the skin is not only nourished and moisturized, but also protected from the harmful effects of the environment.

Properties

Clay has gained special love because it contains a great variety of useful substances. Iron, calcium, silicon and magnesium are great for skin problems. Any clay will necessarily contain these elements.

With the help of this substance you can achieve a comprehensive positive effect on the skin.

Clay compositions absorb waste and toxins well. Experts have long found out that it copes with substances unnecessary to the body even better than activated carbon. That is, we can conclude that clay allows you to achieve good results not just in smoothing out ugly bumps. The skin becomes younger, tightened, and toned.
Due to the action of clay, the skin is cleansed. Its effect is similar to a scrub as it removes old cells from the surface. In addition, cellular metabolism is activated.
During cleaning, the pores open, due to which the active components, like a vacuum cleaner, draw out excess moisture and other unnecessary elements. In addition to cleansing the skin, blood supply to tissues is normalized, circulation improves even in small vessels that are located very close to fatty tissue.

Clay cleanses human skin

Cosmetologists recommend applying clay masks to eliminate various types of skin defects. In addition to masks, you can make clay wraps, take baths with it, use it to cleanse the skin, massage it, and add it to shampoos.

Important ! For best results, you need to learn how to select clay based on the size and nature of the problem at hand.

You can make clay masks to eliminate various skin defects

Cosmetic clay: how to use for face and body

Making a clay mask couldn't be easier! You just need to mix the clay with water and you're done. You can mix the powder with anything:

Warm water;
Mineral water;
Milk or cream;
Green or black tea;
A decoction of herbs and so on.

It is better to use glassware or, in extreme cases, plastic. It is better to avoid metal clay, since clay loses many important and useful substances in it. The consistency should be like sour cream (20-25%), such a density is very convenient to apply to the skin - it does not flow or drip.

Tips for use

Blue clay masks can tighten your skin, make it soft, tender and silky. However, the use of this tool requires a special approach.

Blue clay is a unique environmentally friendly product, indispensable in the fight for beauty

These are the points that it is advisable to focus on.

Soak dry clay powder with herbal decoction (calendula, chamomile, clover) or carbonated mineral water.
Before applying the product, prepare the skin with a light massage with a scrub.
When washing off clay, do not use any additional products. A cotton pad slightly moistened with water is suitable for this.
Before preparing the solution, carefully sift the powder through a fine strainer. If large pieces are found, you need to chop them up.
For very dry skin on your feet, it is advisable to add oil (sunflower, olive, peach) to the mask.
After removing the mixture, moisturize the skin with creams.
To achieve results, complexity is important. Combine masks with body wraps, baths, massages, healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

This is important to know! For anti-cellulite clay procedures, it is recommended to use preheated clay. This trick will help achieve a more pronounced effect.

The so-called clay therapy must be carried out in a course lasting at least two to three months.

Cosmetic clay: how to use

Despite the simplicity of “preparing” a clay mask, for maximum effectiveness it is better to follow a certain algorithm of actions:

Rules for using clay for cellulite

Regardless of the type of procedure that you decide to choose to correct cellulite - a wrap, a mask, a bath or something else - you should adhere to certain rules for using such a product.

Take a shower or sit in the bath, thoroughly warming up your body. It is necessary to pay more attention to those parts that are covered with “orange peel”. Thanks to hot water, blood circulation is improved, and the effect provided by clay will be several times better. During the shower, it is necessary to massage the treated areas with a specialized brush or washcloth.
After completing this procedure, dry your body with a towel. Now you can use clay.

After a shower, you need to dry your body for further application of clay.
After applying clay to the problem area, put on warm clothes and cover yourself with a blanket. If you use a mask, place a towel or oilcloth on the sheet and on yourself so as not to stain everything around you. If you took a bath for cellulite with added clay, bask under the blanket after it. This will warm the skin well, stimulate blood supply to the tissues, and burn more unnecessary fat tissue.

Important ! At the end of the procedure, cover the treated area with cellulite cream.

It is necessary to apply anti-cellulite cream after the procedure.

Rules for clay-oil wraps

If you use a combination of clay and essential oil for wrapping, you can achieve good results. A few drops of oil added to the prepared mixture and you will notice the changes with your own eyes. For dry skin, it is better to use vegetable oil.

Citrus oils are most often used because they can tighten and tone the skin and smooth out wrinkles. You can use other oils that will dry out oily skin and get rid of acne.

Important ! Certain components may have a sedative effect.

Citrus can smooth and tighten the skin

Blue clay wraps

It’s easy to make a suitable composition – just take water and clay. It is best, however, to take mineral water or distilled water. Sometimes it is replaced with natural herbal infusions or decoctions to improve the effect.

The clay must be sifted so that there is no debris in it. If desired, you can drop a little essential oil into the prepared product. By the way, metal utensils are not suitable for preparing the product.

Metal utensils cannot be used in preparing the composition.

Rinse in the shower and scrub your skin, then cover your skin with the mixture. Next, wrap cling film over the desired area. It is necessary to apply it in sufficient quantities, because the clay can flow.

Then rest for about an hour, lie on the bed, covered with a warm blanket. However, you can actively spend the allotted time period. Put on some anti-cellulite shorts and start exercising. When an hour has passed, take a shower and use moisturizer.

Important ! The best way to end the procedure is a sauna or steam bath. You can replace them with a hot bath with sea salt.

You can go to the sauna or bathhouse after wrapping

Clay and cinnamon wraps

Any clay can be combined with cinnamon, since it warms the skin well, which is good for correcting “orange peel” skin. In addition, the cells begin to actively “work” after such procedures.

To prepare the mixture, you need to dilute the clay with two tablespoons of ground cinnamon. After mixing these components well, dilute them little by little with warm water.

Cinnamon must be ground

As soon as you cover the skin with the composition, it will begin to prick slightly. After the film, this feeling may become stronger. Don't be afraid: this is a completely normal phenomenon that allows you to observe the best results.

Important ! The wrap usually takes forty minutes.

You need to wait enough time

Wraps with clay and seaweed

Algae works well together with green and blue clay. Cellulite will quickly give up and disappear.

The cooking method is like this.

Buy dried kelp and spirulina. Grind them with a mortar. You only need two tablespoons.
Mix half a glass of clay with ground seaweed, pour in warm water. You will get “sour cream”. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Add some essential oil.
Cover the desired area with the mixture. Leave for 45 minutes.

Laminaria is most often taken from algae

Wrap with white clay and honey

Honey is also great for getting rid of bumps on the skin. And together with white clay it generally gives amazing results. You need to mix natural bee honey with white clay 1 to 2.

Don't forget to bring the honey to a liquid state in a water bath. Slowly add water to the mixture to form a thick paste to cover the desired area. The procedure time is an hour.

Honey is often used to get rid of bumps on the skin.

Wrap with black clay and pepper

This is a very exotic event that is not recommended for women with sensitive skin. Take clay, red pepper and water. Mix clay with pepper 1 to 3, slowly adding warm water.

Cover the skin with the mixture, wrap the film and leave for half an hour.

Important ! If the procedure causes unbearable discomfort, it must be stopped.

During the procedure, the patient may feel discomfort due to the “aggressive” effects of pepper

Which clay is best for wraps?

As mentioned above, black and blue clay have the most targeted anti-cellulite effect. However, when choosing a clay wrap mixture for cellulite, you need to consider your skin type.

Thus, yellow clay is recommended for owners of problematic skin with defects. Girls with oily skin should buy white, and girls with sensitive skin should buy red. Black and blue powders are preferred for normal or combination epidermis. It is also important to follow the rules of the session.