The goal of cosmetology is to regulatemetabolic processes in the skin and maximum delay of external signs of aging. And here all means are good. Even such a material as clay, which most people associate with construction, has found its application in cosmetology. For example, a mask made of white clay leads to an amazing effect. The skin becomes not only healthier, but also regains its lost elasticity.
What is the secret?
It's all about its chemical composition.Some types of clay are saturated with silicon, others with aluminum, and others with manganese. The action of silicon causes the flexibility of blood vessels, has a stimulating effect on hair growth, accelerates lipid metabolism, as well as the formation of collagen and bone tissue. The main properties of aluminum are antacid and astringent, and manganese are drying and deodorizing. However, the main advantages of clay that distinguish it from other cosmetics are whitening and cleansing. White clay is a traditional raw material used to produce cosmetics. Due to its purity, incredible whiteness, harmlessness and non-abrasive nature, white clay has become the most valuable ingredient in cosmetology. It is the irreplaceable component that is part of cleansing masks, rids the skin of acne. It helps cleanse and saturate the epidermis with minerals, absorbs toxins and impurities, thereby preventing the spread of microbes, stimulates metabolism, and facilitates cellular regeneration. White clay has a pH of 5, which allows it to be used for sensitive skin. The scope of application of white clay is huge. It is included in masks, milk, shampoos for dry hair, and is used in children's cosmetics. It is believed that white clay masks are most useful for oily skin. After all, clay absorbs excess dirt and fat that accumulate on the surface. And this makes the face much cleaner and fresher. Clay-based masks are an excellent tool that will help close enlarged pores, get rid of unhealthy skin shine, and also cleanse it of acne. The drying time of the mask applied to the face is from 5 to 15 minutes. After which it must be washed off with warm water. Your face will be cleansed not only of dead cells, but also of dirt ingrained in the skin. The main condition for achieving the most positive effect when using white clay masks is preliminary removal of makeup from the face, cleansing and moisturizing the skin.
Masks made of white clay
The simplest drying mask of white clay is prepared using talc. The ratio of ingredients is 50:50. And here is the composition of the most effective drying mask:
- Talc - 10 parts;
- Powder of white clay - 20 parts;
- Alum - 1 part.
All parts are mixed and diluted with a solution ofalcohol (5 grams), glycerin (5 grams) and water (30 grams). The mask must be prepared immediately before use. Quickly apply the resulting composition to the skin. Do not touch the area around the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and also make an indent from the scalp. The mask dries quickly, forming a white crust. After 15 minutes, the mask must be removed. After removing the mask, the skin is cleaned with a dry cotton swab. Such masks made of white clay must be applied regularly, but no more than once a week. The main ingredient of drying degreasing masks can be not only white clay, but also talc, magnesium carbonate, starch, which is mixed with boric or citric acid, and in the case of acne - sulfur. Masks with a drying and cleansing effect The main indicator for the use of such masks is oily skin with acne. The main ingredients of the masks are starch and white clay. Such masks are prepared immediately before application. Let's look at several recipes
- Talc - 1 teaspoon, milk - 1 dining roomspoon, white clay - 1 teaspoon. All mixed and the resulting composition applied to the skin using a cotton swab. After about 20 minutes, carefully remove the mask;
- Clay - 100 grams, alcohol and glycerin 5 grams, water - 30 grams. Ingredients to mix and the received structure to put or render on a face skin using a cotton swab. After about 20 minutes, carefully remove the mask;
- White clay - 10 grams, talc - 25 grams, zinc oxide - 2 grams. We add water and cream-like gruel to the face. After about 10 minutes, remove with a moist cotton swab.
Mask for problematic, acne-prone skin
- Lemon juice - 10-15 drops;
- White clay (powder) - 3 tablespoons;
- Alcohol - 30 grams.
Mix everything and apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the face using a cotton swab. After about 15 minutes, carefully remove the mask. Mask for normal skin
- White clay - 3 teaspoons;
- Talc (peeled) or oat - one and a half teaspoons;
- Starch - one and a half teaspoons;
- Alum (powder) – a pinch.
Mix everything and apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the face using a cotton swab. After about 15-20 minutes, carefully remove the mask with cool water. Masks for oily skin
- Starch - 1 teaspoon, white clay-3 teaspoonsspoons, magnesia - 2 teaspoons. Also add zinc oxide - half a teaspoon, alum - pinch, talc or tooth powder - 2 teaspoons. All mixed and the resulting composition applied to the skin using a cotton swab. After about 15 minutes, carefully remove the mask;
- Magnesia carbonate - three quarters of a teaspoon,white clay - 1 teaspoon, borax -¼ teaspoon. And also talc (peeled) - half a teaspoon. Mix everything and add 3% hydrogen peroxide. After the formation of gruel, apply it to the skin of the face and neck. After about 10-15 minutes, carefully remove the mask. The mask has a good effect after herbal compresses;
Mask for dry skin
- Lemon juice - 30-40 drops;
- Bee honey - 1 teaspoon;
- White clay - 1 tablespoon.
Add a little cold water to the mixture andApply the resulting white gruel to the skin of the face and neck using a cosmetic spatula. After about half an hour, carefully remove the mask, rinsing it off with cold water. Then wipe the skin with a piece of lemon. And the end of the procedure is several toning compresses. The mask is done no more than once or twice a week. Of course, the main criterion for choosing a mask is your skin type. Therefore, be sure to accurately determine this fact. If you do everything correctly, your face will regain its former beauty and youth very, very soon! We advise you to read: