Clay from antiquity is known as a unique cosmetic. In cosmetology, all types of clay are successfully used, however it is white (kaolin) recommended for facial skin care.
White clay influences the skin of the face very gently and delicately. It works in several directions at once: it improves blood circulation, stimulates the formation of collagen, destroys bacteria, removes inflammation. As a result, the skin is enriched with oxygen, it becomes smooth and elastic, the vessels in its upper layers are strengthened.
Based on white clay, you can prepare masks for any type of face. Masks made of clay help with increased skin fatness, have a whitening effect, relieve acne, remove irritation, improve complexion.
White clay is ideal for oily and problematic skin. Due to its porous structure, it effectively absorbs excess of subcutaneous fat, narrows the pores, regulates the work of the sebaceous glands. As a result, the skin is deeply cleansed, irritations and allergies disappear. White clay simultaneously enriches your face with useful substances, the complexion changes before your eyes.
The most common problem with oily skin is acne and acne. With masks of white clay, you quickly dry pimples and smooth the skin.
White clay for oily skin of the face . Mix a small amount of clay with warm (not hot!) Water. The mass should look like dough for pancakes. Add one fresh protein to the mixture, 1hl. honey and lemon juice. Apply mask to face for 10 minutes. When the mask dries, it needs to be washed off with warm water.
Drying mask from white clay . Mix in equal amounts white clay, talcum powder and milk. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply on face for 15 minutes. Rinse the clay with warm water.
White clay for problem skin of the face . Dilute white clay with warm water to the consistency of sour cream. Add in the mask a little lemon juice and a tablespoon of alcohol (preferably an alcohol tincture of calendula or chamomile). Apply a thin layer of mask on face. After 15 minutes, wash your face with warm water.
White clay also has a beneficial effect on dry facial skin prone to peeling. Masks made of white clay will smooth the skin, make it tender, rosy and velvety.
Mask of white clay for dry skin . Ingredients: tablespoon of white clay, 10 g of liquid honey, 25 ml. warm water. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and then lubricate the skin with a moisturizer. Your skin as a result is simultaneously fed, moistened and cleansed.
Whitening mask of white clay for face . Dilute white clay with water. Add 1-2 tablespoons of cucumber to the mass (grated cucumber on a small grater). Apply mask on face for 20 minutes, then rinse skin with cool water. As a result, you will get a mild whitening effect, the skin will become smooth and taut.
Masks of white clay for the face is recommended not to be used more than once a week, for 2-3 months.
To ensure the skin the right care, you must first test its condition, find out what type it refers to, and based on this, choose suitable face masks.
Read the section "Home Masks for the face"