Green clay: uses, recipes, benefits
The healing effects of clay have been known since ancient times. And these recipes have been successfully preserved and are used in our time. There are several types of clay with different compositions and qualities. Let's talk more about green cosmetic clay.
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Green clay: properties
This type of cosmetic clay owes its green color to the content of silver and iron oxide. Silver is also responsible for the healing qualities of green clay. In addition to these elements, green clay contains many necessary substances - magnesium, phosphorus, as well as calcium, manganese and several others. Each of these substances is beneficial for the optimal functioning of the human body.
This type of clay is known for its absorbent properties - it absorbs odors, toxic substances, and neutralizes pus. In ancient times, green clay was used as a filter to disinfect water.
Green clay acts as a stimulator of the human immune system, activates the process of tissue repair, and normalizes the level of acid and alkali in the body. This clay optimizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, slows down the aging process and reduces pathological changes.
Green clay: application
As a medicine, green clay can be used to treat certain diseases. Many scientists explain such amazing properties of green clay by its ability to absorb everything negative that comes from a diseased organ, and not just the ability of clay to participate in the exchange of heat and minerals.
Healing green clay is used for physiotherapy in the treatment of ailments such as osteochondrosis, gout, recovery processes after damage and injury, inflammation and allergic reactions on the skin, dermatitis and psoriasis. A nice added bonus from green clay healing is general strengthening, faster recovery from lung diseases, and an overall improvement in well-being.
As an antiseptic, green clay copes well with bacteria and eliminates toxins, activates the immune system and accelerates the healing process of wounds. The chemical composition of green clay allows it to be successfully used in the treatment of periodontal disease and for the prevention of caries.
Green clay for face
Green clay is widely used in cosmetology. It is used as a face mask, body wraps and compresses are used with it. To dilute a green clay mask, you need to use a ceramic bowl or glassware. A metal bowl is not suitable for this purpose, as it can oxidize.
To prepare a green clay mask, you need to take its powder and the same amount of liquid and mix everything well. The resulting mass is applied to the face with a special brush or simply with your hands. You need to keep this mask for about half an hour, and then rinse with warm water. Before applying the mask, to protect the skin of the eyelids, you can lubricate them with a nourishing cream.
To enhance the effect of a green clay mask, you can add essential oil to it:
- Almond oil and peach oil are suitable for dry skin.
- Lavender oil will soothe the skin.
- Rose or geranium oil has a beneficial effect on aging skin.
- Tea tree oil will help whiten your face.
- Rosemary oil will relieve inflammation.
- Bergamot oil or jojoba oil will saturate your facial skin with vitamins.
Any essential oil is enough to take just a few drops.
For oily skin, use a mask of 3 tablespoons of green clay, 1 tablespoon of mineral water and 3 tablespoons of hazelnut oil. This composition is great tightens enlarged pores.
A mask made of green clay and chamomile decoction, taken in equal parts, relieves acne.
For normal skin, use a nourishing green clay mask. Take 1 spoon of oatmeal flour, 2 spoons of clay and 3 spoons of water, mix and apply on your face.
For aging skin with signs of aging, this mask is useful: mash half a banana, add a spoonful of green clay powder and a few drops of lavender oil. This mask should be kept on your face for about a quarter of an hour.
Green clay for hair
The large amount of nutrients contained in green clay has a wonderful effect on hair, giving it shine and restoring silkiness. In addition, using green clay is great for eliminating dandruff and soothing the scalp without drying it out.
As a strengthening agent for hair roots and accelerating their growth, you can use a mask of warm water and green clay powder, taken in equal parts. This mask is indispensable for oily hair. It perfectly removes excess sebum and normalizes the functioning of scalp cells. This mask should be used only freshly prepared every time. It cannot be stored, as it loses its medicinal properties. This mask can be used in courses of 6 procedures. At the same time, one procedure per week is sufficient for normal hair, while for oily hair two procedures per week are required.
Green clay: reviews
Of course, we are all different people and everyone’s body reacts to green cosmetic clay differently. But in general, reviews about the use of this clay are positive. Many women note that after using green clay masks, their skin began to look younger, pores became less noticeable, and their complexion improved. Some women added aromatic oils to their masks. It has been noticed that after a green clay mask it is necessary to use a moisturizer, since green clay dries out the skin.
