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Today, according to scientific research and reviews, is
means to care for the body, face and hair is not the worst,
than many advertised synthetic
products.
In comparison with them, clay:
- cheaper;
- suitable for blending with other copyright ingredients
recipes; - practically has no contraindications, side effects;
- even in one of its variety, has a wide spectrum of action
to solve dozens of problems / queries.
Masks for the body, face and hair of clay are preparing the most simple
way – dry powder is dissolved until homogeneous in
some kind of liquid (mineral water, milk, yogurt, fruit juice)
and combine with other ingredients, such as oils, honey,
activated carbon, starch …
Clays can be used both in one grade and in various
combinations combining and often amplifying from useful
quality. Usually they mix only two colors and often one of them.
turns white.
Contents
Contraindications
To abandon the use of clay is necessary only in the following
cases:
- allergic reaction to it;
- chronic skin diseases in the acute stage;
- high body temperature (for example, with acute respiratory infections, colds);
- not healed wounds, pustules on the skin.
Also, clay deposited on any part of the body cannot be kept
long (for example, a maximum for the face – 30 minutes). Prolonged care
fraught with peeling of the skin and even burns.
And also it is not recommended to apply the means with clay more often 2-3
once a week.
White
The most popular among other flowers (and also in demand in
traditional medicine), is considered universal – for all skin types and
hair.
In the first case, the benefit is expressed in:
- bleaching and removing pigment spots;
- cleansing from everyday pollution and excess secretions
sebaceous glands; - activation of the production of elastin and collagen, due to which
the skin becomes more elastic and smooth (due to the high
magnesium content).
Being a powerful antiseptic, the remedy helps against rashes and
has anti-inflammatory effect.
In hair care, white clay is effective against dandruff and
непослушных hair.
Red
The main components of this clay color are copper and iron. They
provide her with color, as well as excellent properties to “revive”
dull, thin and weak hair, strengthen them (including,
through improved blood circulation in the scalp).
Scarlet clay in a short time leads irritated, with irregularities
and peeling skin to smoothness and gentle perfection, comparable to
silk and porcelain.
And separately it is worth noting such a possible combination as clay
red with volcanic clay, known in ancient Rome.
Today it is used to detoxify the skin, and homemade masks with
ним являются неплохой альтернативой полировке hair.
Yellow
The clay of this tone is supersaturated with iron and calcium, but that is
its significant plus consists, namely – property to change a state
skin cells so that they are fully saturated with oxygen and
absorbed the maximum benefit from any care products.
Also yellow clay:
- narrows enlarged pores;
- improves skin color and enhances its natural protection against
ultraviolet; - helps to get rid of cellulite;
- strengthens the hair roots, thereby preventing them
dropping out.
Green
The grassy tone of the clay is rich in cobalt and aluminum, which in
combination with other elements of the composition, making it one of the most
valuable cosmetics to slow the aging process. Her
it is even possible to add to the bath.
For the effect of peeling, skin tightening and improving the natural
protect the epidermis from the effects of unsuccessful use of cosmetics
(for example, makeup forgotten at night, too thickly applied
foundation), experts recommend using green
clay in combination with decoctions of medicinal herbs.
In hair care, this product relieves them from brittleness and
nourishes with nutrients, makes it more saturated and radiant
natural color.
Blue
This color is considered the second most popular in clay, after
white. The fact is that this clay is universal – suitable for
all skin types, rejuvenation, deep cleansing and treatment of eczema,
dermatitis. Already after several applications of masks with her, in the skin
water balance is restored, and if you start to use on time
– You can get rid of not a drop of aesthetic scars.
In hair care, it is perfect for both oily and
dry their type. Clay improves hair structure, prevents them
fragility and, according to reviews, after a course of 5-8 masks
allows you to achieve a brighter, cleaner shade when painting
hair, moreover, it concerns primarily blondes who dream of
hair without yellowness.
Black
Fairly considered a unique product, as it combines
imagine the best qualities of other colors:
- gently cleanses the skin of dead cells, due to what she
becomes smooth, breathes better, takes in nutrients and
almost literally shines; - нормализует работу sebaceous glands;
- has an antibacterial effect;
- prevents the appearance of edema;
- acts as an anti-inflammatory and improves blood circulation,
which helps to improve the complexion.
Black clay is used for therapeutic baths and wraps (from
cellulite, to accelerate weight loss, increase elasticity
skin).
Also, this particular clay is considered particularly effective.
for:
- cleansing the skin from black spots;
- smoothing mimic wrinkles.
When caring for hair, it is used not only as a mask, but also
for rinsing, with results when hair:
- shine brilliance;
- grow better;
- getting stronger;
- less confused.
And finally, almost regardless of the recipe and the color of the clay,
on the use of funds you can give the following tips cosmetologists:
- ingredients are mixed in ceramic, glass or
plastic dishes, spoon / spatula of the same materials. But
metal is prohibited for clay – in contact with it, it loses
beneficial features; - they make clay warm liquids, but never ice (so
poorly dissolved) and burning (so neutralized benefits); - so that by the end of the application, the clay mask on the face does not
turned into a dry crust, it should be moistened as needed,
for example, water from a spray bottle.
