When caring for your face, it is important not onlyapply various masks using natural products, but also include cosmetic clay in their composition. This product is considered unique, because it is ideal for restoring youth and health of the skin of the face. Cosmetic clay comes in several types, but today we will talk about blue clay. It contains numerous useful substances, including mineral salts and microelements. Among the microelements (iron, phosphates, silicon, magnesium), radium, which is present in clay in its pure form, is especially distinguished. A blue clay mask is used to cleanse the skin, giving it a radiant and fresh look. No less important is the fact that cosmetic clay for the face can remove excess sebum, eliminate peeling, redness, and prevent irritation. Masks made from cosmetic clay can be used for oily and dry skin. Blue clay is an ecological substance of natural origin that can saturate the epidermis with useful substances, activate metabolism and improve blood circulation in the cells. Clay - an excellent anti-inflammatory agent that cleanses pores, eliminates acne and pimples. Cosmetologists use blue clay for preventive purposes: to eliminate skin diseases and correct skin tone. With the help of this natural component, you can improve the contour of the face, smooth out wrinkles, because among other things, a mask made of blue clay is famous for its tightening effect.
Terms of use of blue clay for face
Before we look at the variety of clay masks, let's get acquainted with some of the nuances of their use. So:
- Regular use (1-2 times weekly);
- The therapeutic effect of the mask is significantly increased if 2-3 drops of aromatic oil are added;
- Do not smile and do not talk, the muscles of the face should be calm;
- The mask should be kept on the face for at least 20 minutes;
- Before applying, the face should be thoroughly cleaned;
- And after use, apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream.
Now let's figure out what masks are made of blueclays, for what purpose are they used. It is also worth saying that masks in their pure form are very good for oily skin. Owners of normal and dry skin types, of course, can also use clay masks without mixing them with anything. However, remember that after using you may experience redness, which will go away in 20-30 minutes, so you do not need to worry about it.
Recipes of masks from clay
To prepare a classic clay maskit is necessary to combine blue clay with water in a proportional ratio of 1:2. Mix the resulting composition thoroughly until you get a homogeneous mass similar to sour cream. After that, the blue clay mixture should be applied in a thin layer to the previously cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté, leaving the areas around the eyes and nose untouched. This treatment procedure should last at least 20 minutes. After the time has elapsed, you need to thoroughly wash the clay off the skin and lubricate it with cream. Masks for dry skin
- Blue clay should be diluted with fresh sour cream orcream and a little water. The resulting mixture is applied to the face and neck, wait until the mask is completely dry. After you wash the mask off your face, apply a nourishing cream;
- A tablespoon of blue clay should be mixed witha teaspoon of liquid bee honey, 30-40 drops of lemon juice. It will get too thick, you can add a small amount of water to it. Now we put the mixture on the face, neck and décolleté. After 30 minutes, the clay mask should be thoroughly rinsed with cool water, and to improve the effect, you can wipe the skin with lemon slices. Complete therapy with cold compresses.
Mask for oily skin For this recipe, you need to calculate the funds in percentage:
- 20 parts of blue clay powder;
- 10 parts of talc;
- 1 part of alum;
- 5 grams of glycerin and 5 grams of alcohol;
- 30 grams of water.
Mix everything thoroughly.The resulting mixture should be quickly applied to the face, avoiding the areas around the eyes and eyebrows. Also, when applying the mask, you need to step back from the edge of the hair at least a centimeter. This mixture dries quickly enough, while forming a white mask. The duration of this procedure is no more than 15 minutes. After the time has elapsed, the skin should be cleaned with a soft cotton swab. But the recipes described below have a specific effect: they cleanse, whiten, nourish, refresh. Everything depends on the selected ingredients.
- Mask for problem skin. For this mask, you need to mix 3 tablespoons of clay powder, 10-15 drops of lemon juice and 30 grams of alcohol. The resulting mass is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes;
- Nourishing mask. Blue clay should be diluted with cold water and add a yolk or olive oil, or lemon juice, or honey. Remember - you can only diversify the mask with just one additional remedy;
- Cleansing mask. For the cleansing mask, take 2 tablespoons of blue clay, dilute with plain water and stir until a uniform consistency is obtained. To the resulting mixture, add 2 tablespoons of rice flour. This clay mask cleans pores very well;
- Whitening mask. Beforehand, you need to soak 1-3 tablespoons of oatmeal. After that, these flakes should be mixed with blue clay and add a few drops of lemon juice. The resulting mask of clay whitens the skin well, removes pigment spots, narrows the pores;
- A refreshing mask. To obtain a refreshing mask that will help to acquire a pleasant complexion, it is necessary to dilute the powder of blue clay with fresh milk. It is recommended to use this mask twice a week;
- Mask from acne. As you know, blue clay has antibacterial properties and is capable of drying the skin of the face, which is a very successful method to combat bothersome acne. To make a mask for acne, you need to take half a tablespoon of blue clay, add four drops of apple cider vinegar and a small amount of cold water (preferably boiled). The resulting mixture should be stirred until the formation of gruel and evenly distributed over the face.
Before you start using masks withblue clay, remember one more piece of advice: to enhance the effectiveness of the result, you can dilute the blue clay powder with a decoction of herbs that match your skin type. We recommend reading: