Valuable properties of blue clay are known from antiquity - then the first beauties used a natural product, not only for domestic needs, but also for its attractiveness.
The healing properties of blue clay today are also valuable, as well as many centuries ago - it's hard to imagine a good cosmetic mask without clay base - even those world producers who appreciate advanced technologies produce one or several products based on clay. As a rule, they are aimed at improving the structure of hair and skin.
Blue clay - properties and applications
Blue clay due to its properties is used in cosmetology. It can be used both in pure form, only diluted with water, and in combination with other ingredients.
Useful properties of blue clay
Useful properties of blue clay are due to its composition:
- minerals of the kaolinite group;
- aluminosilicates;
- montmorillonites;
- silicon oxide;
- aluminium oxide.
Blue clay has a second name - "Cambrian" because of its origin.
Healing properties of blue clay are numerous, because of what it is used in different areas of cosmetology and medicine:
- clay mineralizes the skin, saturating it with useful elements;
- clay is used to prevent acne and remove dark spots after inflammation;
- clay serves as a way to strengthen the skin turgor, tightening it;
- Also this substance improves microcirculation of blood in tissues, which rejuvenates the skin and eliminates cellulite ;
- clay has an anti-inflammatory and insignificant antiseptic property;
- It also absorbs fat from the surface of the skin and hair;
- clay positively affects the work of the sebaceous glands;
- blue clay is known for its whitening effect;
- clay accelerates the regeneration of skin cells and improves interstitial breathing.
Blue clay for hair
Due to the properties of blue clay, it is used for hair.
If hair quickly becomes fat at the roots, lost its color and thinned, then blue clay can improve the situation. Thanks to its beneficial minerals and consistency, it is able to gently clean the scalp and hair rods from contaminants that remain after long-term use of stowage products if shampoo can not cope with them. Also, clay will nourish the hair and, by improving blood circulation, will promote their growth.
Using blue clay for hair , it should be remembered that it should not dry out.
Take 2 tablespoons. blue clay and dilute with water until creamy consistency, and then apply to the scalp and hair roots. After that, wrap the head with a plastic wrap so that the clay does not harden. After 30 minutes the mask can be washed off. For growth and shine of hair in a mask it is possible to add some drops of essential oil of a lemon or 1 ch.l. castor oil.
Blue clay for face skin
The properties of blue clay are very useful for facial skin, if it is prone to fat.
For the face it is recommended to make a simple mask based on clay and water to clear the pores and to smooth out the complexion. If the skin is prone to dryness, then after putting the clay on your face you should put a cotton napkin that will not allow the clay to dry faster than the time for washing the mask.
The most effective use of clay on steamed skin during bathing or bathing procedures.
Blue clay against cellulite
The special properties of blue clay for the skin help fight cellulite: to smooth the tubercles, you should do wraps based on clay with orange oil or peppermint. In some cases, coffee or cinnamon can be added to the mixture, which improves blood circulation. This will help strengthen the skin turgor, as well as accelerate microcirculation, which as a result will lead to a decrease in cellulite.