In pursuit of beauty, girls resort to a variety of methods, often they are so sophisticated and dangerous that the negative effect is not long in coming. However, today more and more preference is given to natural remedies that, without harm to he alth and appearance, help to deal with problems. The most common of these is black clay, the magical properties of which have been known for a long time. Let's try to figure out what is remarkable about the black clay mask for the face, reviews of the positive properties of which are spreading at the speed of light.
What is black clay?
Black clay - the most dense variety in consistency, is a black or dark gray powder, greasy to the touch. There are legends about the miraculous properties of clay. Masks based on it have been made since time immemorial. And today, all kinds of skin care products are made on the basis of black clay. An important criterion when buying is the price, a black clay mask for the facea fairly budget option, because this natural product is quite inexpensive, and every woman can afford it.
History of clay
It is believed that ancient Egyptian queens began to use clay masks, because they knew the most effective ways to preserve beauty and youth.
At the same time, clay masks were actively used by the inhabitants of the coasts. From generation to generation they pass on knowledge about the location of clay species. Local residents use clay not only for the face, but also for washing their hair and treating wounds. We find clay almost identical in composition on store shelves, but with the addition of medicinal plants.
The darker the color of the clay, the more effective it is for the skin, so black clay is preferred.
Composition of black clay
It has a positive effect on the skin due to the content of nutrients in it - calcium, quartz, iron, strontium, which perform the function of stimulating circulation and improving blood flow, removing toxins and toxins. Clay is black due to its carbon and iron content.
In the course of research, it was found that a black clay face mask helps to get rid of acne, wrinkles and improve skin color. Suitable for all skin types.
Properties of clay
She has miraculousfeatures that are hard to argue with. With constant use, the skin improves not only the appearance, but also heals in the deep layers. Black clay is included in many cosmetics, and the acne face mask is no exception.
Peeling
When applying a clay mask, a peeling effect occurs - dead skin cells are eliminated, so you can note the softness and smoothness of the face after the procedure.
Normalization of the sebaceous glands
If you have oily skin, then a black clay face mask will help eliminate oily sheen.
Narrowing the pores
A common occurrence is open pores, in which the face takes on an unpleasant appearance, and the skin does not look smooth. With constant use of clay, you can achieve narrowing of the pores and a smooth surface of the skin.
Rejuvenation
It's hard to argue with the fact that girls who have a black clay face mask in their arsenal, which is not so difficult to make at home, look younger than their years.
Preparation for application
The best time to apply the mask is before going to bed, during the night the skin will rest and become fresh and rosy.
Before starting the procedure, you need to clean your face - wash off makeup, wash with soap and dry your face. To smoothly apply the clay along the contour of the face, it is better to remove the hair in a ponytail.
You need to mix clay in a glass or porcelain bowl, stirspoon from the same materials. Be sure to have a watch so that the mask is not overexposed.
You need to dilute the clay with water at a temperature of 25-30 degrees, stir until the consistency of sour cream. It is better to apply with a brush, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. After 15 minutes, wash off the mask and apply the cream.
Design Features
In order for the mask to help achieve the desired effect, while without any harm to he alth, you need to follow some recommendations.
- Black clay is not suitable for skin with a vascular network and rosacea.
- To achieve the consistency of a creamy mass, you need to dilute the clay with a liquid at room temperature.
- To avoid an allergic reaction, the prepared clay mixture should be applied to the wrist, if the skin remains clean and there are no unpleasant sensations, then the clay suits you.
- It is necessary to apply a mask on the face along the massage lines, without affecting the eye area.
- Mask of black clay for the face should be on the skin for no more than 15 minutes to avoid feeling of tightness.
- Wash off the mask with plain water.
- To improve the effect, it is wiser to apply a clay mask to steamed skin when it is cleansed and the pores are open, for example, after taking a bath, a couple of times a week.
- After application, you can moisturize your skin with your cream.
- After 10-12 treatments, allow the skin to rest for a few weeks.
For skin problems, the most optimal and natural remedy is blackface clay. The rules for applying the mask should be taken into account, then you can achieve the desired result without difficulty and high costs.
Contraindications
Many believe that if a cosmetic product is natural, then there can be no contraindications to its use, but this is not entirely true. So that the procedure for applying clay does not bring you trouble, you need to know that a black clay mask for the face cannot be used by people with diseases of the heart, blood vessels, patients with hypertension and those with neoplasms of any nature. Also, do not use masks for diseases of the digestive system, respiratory system, blood, fever, mental disorders.
Mask recipes
If there are any skin problems, then the best choice would be a black clay face mask, the recipe of which can be selected in this article. Various ingredients are added to the masks to enhance the effect of clay.
- Classic mask - dilute the clay with water and apply to the skin for the specified period.
- To eliminate acne, water must be replaced with a decoction of the string.
- To moisturize the skin, mix clay with a spoonful of fat sour cream and raw egg yolk.
- To achieve a whitening effect, mix clay with milk, add a tablespoon of sour cream and chopped parsley.
- To cleanse, mix 1 teaspoon each of lemon juice and calendula infusion with clay.
- To soften, mix a tablespoon each of clay and cucumber pulp puree.
Masksfor the face of black and blue clay are very good for eliminating black spots. It is necessary to dilute 1 tbsp. clay and 1 tbsp. water, apply on the face, let dry, then wet your fingers and massage the face along the massage lines until the clay rolls. Wash off the clay and to fix the effect, prepare a mixture of 2 tbsp. oatmeal and 100 ml of water, exfoliate.
There is also a proven way to get rid of acne. It is necessary to dilute 1 tsp. clay with 2 tbsp. infusion of a series, apply for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. You can add less string and pour in the egg white, then you can achieve a tightening effect and narrow the pores. After washing, wipe your face with mood.
For normal and combination skin, clay should be diluted with chamomile infusion and applied for 10 minutes on the skin of the face and neck, rinse and wipe the face with the same chamomile.
For normal to dry skin, mix 1 tbsp. clay with yolk and a spoonful of sour cream, leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes, rinse off the mask and apply the cream.
Black clay is actively used to fight cellulite, make wraps, take mud baths, clay is a universal beauty remedy that will never lose its popularity.
