Among all the variety of cosmetic clay for the face, white clay is, perhaps, the most popular and widely used. And what are its features and differences from the clay of other colors? What are its properties? And how to prepare a face mask based on white clay? Let's look at this in more detail.
What are the properties of white clay for the face?
The main difference between white clay and other cosmetic clays is its drying and cleansing properties. The fact is that the particles of white clay absorb the moisture, skin fat, and also the contamination from the pores of the skin. Therefore, white clay is widely used in cosmetology and dermatology. It is a part of even children's powders, which speaks of its harmlessness to human skin. White clay is also capable of enhancing the action of bactericidal agents, it is used to prepare anti-inflammatory creams and ointments. It is widely used in decorative cosmetics (powder, dry antiperspirant deodorants).
But still more often when we talk about the use of white clay, we mean its use for the preparation of masks and facial scrubs. On how to prepare face masks from white clay and will go further.
Mask of white clay for oily skin
Ingredients: a small bunch of fresh parsley, half a glass of kefir, 2-3 drops of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of white clay.
Preparation and use: chop parsley finely, mix with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to cleansed face for 15-20 minutes. This mask is washed off with warm water.
Mask of white clay for dry skin
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of white clay, 1 teaspoon of honey, 5-7 drops of vegetable oil, a little water.
Preparation and use: the ingredients are mixed, the mask is applied to the face for half an hour. It is washed off with warm water. Then the face is applied with a cream.
Refreshing face masks from white clay
Option one
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of grated fruit or vegetable (most often use a cucumber, but an apple, carrot, or even a peach), 1 teaspoon of white clay.
Preparation and use: the ingredients are mixed and applied to the face. Wash the mask with water after 20 minutes.
Option Two
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kefir or sour cream, 1 tablespoon cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon white clay. If the skin is dry or normal, it is better to take sour cream, since it is more oily. Accordingly, for oily skin kefir is suitable.
Preparation and use: the ingredients are mixed, the resulting mask is applied to the face for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water.
Mask of white clay from acne
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon white clay, 2 tablespoons of alcohol, 1 teaspoon of aloe juice.
Preparation and use: mix clay with alcohol. If you get a very thick mass, then dilute it with water and then add aloe. Apply on face skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
Masks made of white clay for mature skin against wrinkles
Option one
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons of white clay, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of honey.
Preparation and use: the ingredients are mixed to a homogeneous mass, applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
Option Two
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of dry lime, lavender, chamomile and sage, 1 tablespoon of white clay.
Preparation and use: pour dry herbs 1 cup of boiling water. Cover and insist for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Then spread the clay infusion of herbs to the consistency of sour cream. Apply on face for 10 minutes, and then rinse with water.