At home, for the care of delicate facial skin, women often make masks from natural ingredients. One of the most popular bases for masks is clay, especially green. It can be used to improve the skin of the face, as it has a healing effect. The rules for its use and types of masks are described in the article.
What is this?
Green clay has a second name - "illit" or "French". It is mined at a depth of 10-15 meters in deposits located in the French province of Brittany.
The color of the powder confirms the presence of a large amount of silver and iron oxide in the composition. In addition, it contains such useful substances as zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, silicon. According to reviews, many women use therapeutic masks based on this clay. The properties and uses of green clay are described below.
Properties
Useful properties of green clay are associated with its valuable composition. This product contains:
- Antibacterial silver.
- Zinc - restores the activity of the sebaceous glands.
- Magnesium - affects metabolism.
- Silicon - slows down skin aging.
- Cob alt - promotes rejuvenation of skin cells.
- Copper - relieves inflammation, removes irritation.
Green clay is considered a natural antibiotic. It is also considered a powerful sorbent, it is advised to take it orally for detoxification, but this should be done only after consulting a doctor. Based on the reviews, this product is commonly used on the face, body and hair.
Applying green clay externally is safe as it has almost no contraindications. Only before applying masks, you should consult a doctor if you have rosacea - a vascular disease of the skin. In other cases, contraindications arise due to the presence of additional components. According to reviews, clay-based masks are effective, as the skin after them relieves many problems.
Cosmetic effect
As part of face masks, green clay can:
- Treat inflammation.
- Relieve irritation.
- Clear pores.
- Eliminate blackheads.
- Reduce pores.
- Neutralize pathogens.
- Reduce wrinkles.
- Face lift.
- Make the skin elastic.
- Speed up cell regeneration.
Rules of application
In order for green clay products to be as effective as possible, when creating them, you need to follow simplerules:
- Dilute the powder with water at room temperature. Hot water should not be used, as the product's properties are weakened due to the increased temperature. Water must be added as much as necessary to obtain a suitable mass. Do not make a very thick mask. In this case, it dries quickly and the clay will not be able to transfer useful components to the skin.
- Plain or mineral water is suitable for making masks. In order for the composition to acquire additional properties, a decoction of medicinal herbs can be used instead of water.
- To prepare the remedy, use glass or ceramic dishes. Metal elements, in contact with clay, affect its chemical composition, so they can change properties.
To cover the face and neck with a thin layer, you will need 1 tbsp. l. powder. According to reviews, masks from this component are prepared and applied easily and simply. Regular treatments can transform the skin of the face.
Application rules
Mask must be applied based on the following rules:
- The skin needs to be prepared. Cosmetics are removed from the face, and the skin is pre-treated with a scrub and steamed in a steam bath.
- The mask is applied to the face, neck, décolleté, without affecting the area around the eyes and mouth.
- Apply with a large cosmetic brush.
- When exposed, it is advisable to lie down so that the heavy mass does not stretch the skin.
When setting the exposure time of the product, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the skin. For dry epidermis, durationthe procedure should be 5 minutes, and for fatty it can be extended up to 15. Given the reviews, this is quite enough to get a positive effect.
If the humidity in the room is very low, then the green clay mask dries quickly and hardens on the face. To prevent this, during the procedure it is necessary to regularly spray the skin with water. Rinse off the product with clean water, dissolving the frozen pieces. You should not rip them off, so as not to damage the integrity of the skin.
Treatment of acne, acne, blackheads
To fix these problems will allow a tool from simple components:
- Honey and lemon juice (1 tablespoon each) should be mixed with clay powder (2 tablespoons). A little tea tree oil should be added to the resulting mass.
- Powder (1 tablespoon) diluted with the right amount of water. Then add 8 drops of rosemary oil.
- You need to mix the main component with bodyagi powder (2: 1), and also add water.
The use of these masks allows you to clear your face in a short period. Funds can be part of regular care. Such procedures are safe and very effective.
Cleanser
According to reviews, green clay goes well with oatmeal. This mixture has a cleansing effect. The composition will eliminate black spots, make the skin fresh and clean. Clay and ground flakes must be mixed in an amount of 2: 1, and mineral water is added until the desired consistency is obtained.
Get rid of blackheads andrestore the activity of the sebaceous glands allows a remedy with lemon juice (3 tablespoons) and vodka (10 ml). This mixture is used to dilute clay powder (2 tablespoons).
From wrinkles
Perfectly smoothes the skin and reduces the number of wrinkles using a special mask. To prepare it, you need 2 containers. In one, mix the yolk with sour cream (1 tablespoon), starch (2 tablespoons) and clay (1 tablespoon). In the second, add olive oil (1 tablespoon) and liquid vitamin A (3 drops). At the end, you need to combine the compositions of both containers and mix.
Useful for age-related epidermis will be a mask with a fresh banana. Its pulp in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. must be mixed with powder and liquid honey (1 tbsp each). You also need to add fresh sour cream (2 tablespoons). The mask will reduce the number of wrinkles and get rid of sagging skin, tighten the oval of the face.
From pigmentation
Remove age spots and freckles will allow a mixture of clay with lemon juice and kefir. To prepare the composition, you need a powder (1 tsp) and the same amount of lemon juice. You need to take as much kefir as you need to get a comfortable consistency for applying the mass.
According to reviews, green clay for the face can also be used as an independent component. In this case, it must be diluted with water to the desired consistency. The remaining ingredients are needed to slightly enhance the effect of the green powder.
Those who have not yet performed such procedures should try the effect of this healing product. It is quite possible that thisthe substance will become one of the favorites in facial skin care.
Rejuvenator
It is used for combination and oily skin types. The main feature is the smoothing of small wrinkles, protection from their reappearance. To prepare, you will need dry clay powder (1 tsp), starch (2 tbsp), olive or almond oil (1 tbsp), sour cream (1 tbsp), egg yolk and vitamin A (3 drops).
The finished mixture should be applied to the face, avoiding the skin around the eyes. The neck and décolleté area are also processed. Keep 15 minutes. For maximum effect, sessions should be repeated several times a month.
Moisturizer
It is designed for dry epidermis. The main purpose is to nourish and moisturize the skin. You will need clay powder (5 g), milk (50 ml), a cabbage leaf. The last component is dipped in hot milk. It is necessary to leave the sheet until soaked, then it must be crushed.
Next - mix clay and cabbage. You should get a homogeneous mixture. It is applied to the face. The duration is 15 minutes, then rinse with water. The skin will become hydrated and well-groomed.
Soothing mask
It is needed for combination and normal skin types. The mask softens the epidermis, makes it supple and velvety. You will need to mix green and white clay powders (1 tsp each).
Mass must be diluted with mineral water. Peach oil (1 tsp) is added to the mixture. Apply the product for 10 minutes, and then carefullyrinse with water.
From redness
You will need to mix the powder (0.5 tsp) with water. Rosemary oil (a few drops) is added to the composition. Massage movements should be applied to red areas of the face. Wash off after 15 minutes.
Vitamin remedy
It is designed for oily skin types. You will need jojoba oil (1 tsp), which must be mixed with powder (2 tsp) until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Then bergamot ether (3 drops) is added. The composition is applied for 10 minutes, and then removed with cool water. The skin must be dried and treated with a nourishing cream. Masks can be performed 2 times a week.
Considering the reviews, all of these masks bring results. Which recipe is better to use, you need to focus on your skin type. In this case, the remedy will allow you to cope with a certain problem in a short time.
How to avoid side effects?
Green clay does not cause allergies, so there are no contraindications to it. In addition, there will be no side effects with it. And if there was a negative reaction, then some other component caused it.
To avoid side effects, the following rules should be observed:
- You need to pay attention to the composition of the mask. It should not contain components that lead to allergies. Beauticians recommend using the product in its pure form.
- Skin preparation required. Masks are applied to clean, steamed skin.
- You need to apply the product correctly. And metreat the area around the eyes.
Green clay is able to eliminate many problems of facial skin. The healing properties of this product are noticeable immediately after the first session. And if you regularly use useful masks, then the skin will become elastic and elastic.
