More than 2000 years ago in the Chinese provinceKaolin (meaning "high mountain") was a clay that, when added to porcelain, gave it an extraordinary whiteness. Over time, it began to be used for both medical and cosmetic purposes. Since ancient times, women have used clay hair masks to maintain their youth and natural beauty. After all, kaolin (the name given to white clay due to the area where it was discovered) contains salts and microelements that are perfectly absorbed by the human body. An irreplaceable property of white clay is that it removes toxins, absorbs excess fat and dirt, and stimulates cellular metabolism. It is due to these properties that white clay gives excellent results in the fight against oily seborrhea and dandruff, helps strengthen weak and brittle hair, and prevents hair loss. In addition, kaolin has bactericidal and regenerating properties. White clay is capable of absorbing poisons, toxins and even radiation, which, as we know, are accumulated in our body by hair.
Recipes masks based on white clay
For oily hair
- A small amount of clay should be dilutedwarm (45-48 degrees) water or decoction of herbs. You can use nettles, chamomile or calendula. Everything is mixed until creamy consistency and applied to the hair, for about half an hour. Clay will remove excess hair from the hair and improve skin nutrition. To wash off, as well as any other mask;
- Effective is a mask with the addition of lemon juice and cream. Take 1 tablespoon of dry cream, as much clay and a teaspoon of lemon juice. The resulting mixture is applied for 20-25 minutes.
For hair growth For improving hair growthuse a mask with the addition of mineral water. It is also good to add essential oils to the mask, for example, bergamot, juniper, cypress, grapefruit, cedar. 4-5 drops are enough. Apply the resulting mixture to the scalp, lightly massaging and rubbing the mixture into the roots. Then distribute it over all your hair, strand by strand. Put on a plastic cap. To create an even greater thermal effect, wrap your head with a towel. Rinse the mask with shampoo and warm water, about half an hour after application. To strengthen
- To prepare a mask that strengthens brittlehair, giving them shine and volume, you need to take a teaspoon of clay and add one yolk to it. There also put on a teaspoon of honey, lemon juice and butter. Apply this mask to wet hair and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash off, as usual, with warm water and shampoo;
- Also to strengthen the hair will help mask withkefir, which need to dilute 2 tablespoons of dry clay, to obtain a homogeneous mass. Apply the mask to the scalp, rubbing into the roots. It can be washed in half an hour;
- Another mask based on white clay will helpstrengthen hair. For its preparation in clay, diluted with water or herbal decoction, you need to add the yolk and a small amount of burdock oil. Apply the mask over the entire length of the hair, and leave it under polyethylene and a towel for 20 minutes.
From hair loss
- Cope with hair loss can white clay,divorced with kvass. It is necessary to dilute 2-3 tablespoons of clay with half a cup of bread kvass. You should get a lot of consistency resembling a shop sour cream. Apply it to your hair for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water;
- For the density and growth of hair, a mask ofyolk, whipped with one tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil and a teaspoon of honey, with the addition of two spoons of white clay. After 30 minutes, wash the head with shampoo.
For split ends Take sour berries (cranberries,sea buckthorn), milk and clay. All in equal proportions - 2 tablespoons each. Mix everything and apply to hair. You can not rub it into the roots, but pay attention to the ends. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water and wash your hair with shampoo. You can use masks with white clay once every two weeks. After using the mask, be sure to apply balm or conditioner. Do not use white clay if you have dry scalp. Due to its adsorbent capacity, clay will draw out the moisture your hair needs so much. Clay masks for hair will help your curls gain natural beauty, get rid of elements that clog them, such as excess sebum, accumulated slags and toxins. This means that your hair will have the opportunity to absorb useful substances. The scalp will begin to "breathe", enriching the tissues with oxygen and improving blood circulation, which will undoubtedly benefit your hair. We recommend reading:
