Green clay: application, 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 composition and qualities. Let's talk more about green cosmetic clay.

Green clay: properties

This type of cosmetic clay owes its green color to the content of silver and iron oxide in it. Silver is also responsible for the healing qualities of green clay. In addition to these elements, green clay contains many necessary substances - these are 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 absorbing 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, 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 to carry out physiotherapy in the treatment of such ailments as osteochondrosis, gout, recovery processes after injuries and injuries, inflammation and allergic reactions on the skin, dermatitis and psoriasis. As a pleasant additional bonus from healing with green clay, we can name general strengthening, acceleration of recovery from lung diseases, and general improvement in well-being.

As an antiseptic, green clay copes well with bacteria and eliminates toxins, activates immunity and accelerates the healing process. The chemical composition of green clay allows you to successfully use it in the treatment of periodontal disease and for the prevention of caries.

Green clay for the face

Green clay is widely used in cosmetology. It is used as a face mask, body wraps and compresses are carried out with it. To dilute the 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 such a mask for about half an hour, and then rinse it off 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 the 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 the skin with vitamins.

Any essential little 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. Such a composition is wonderful narrows enlarged pores.

A mask of green clay and a decoction of chamomile, taken in equal parts, relieves acne.

For normal skin, use a nourishing green clay mask. Take 1 scoop of oatmeal flour, 2 scoops of clay and 3 scoops of water, mix and apply to your face.

For aging skin with signs of wilting, such a mask is useful: knead a half of a banana, add a spoonful of green clay powder and a few drops of lavender oil. This mask should be kept on the face for about a quarter of an hour.

Green hair clay

The large amount of nutrients that make up green clay works great on the hair, giving it shine and restoring silkiness. Plus, 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 secretion and normalizes the functioning of the scalp cells. This mask should be used only freshly prepared every time. You cannot store it, 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, and for oily hair, two procedures per week are required.

Green clay: reviews

Of course, we are all different people and the body reacts to green cosmetic clay in different ways. But in general, the reviews on the use of this clay are positive. Many women note that after using green clay masks, their skin looks younger, the pores are less visible, and their complexion has improved. Some women added aromatic oils to their masks. It is noticed that after the green clay mask, it is necessary to use a moisturizer, since green clay dries out the skin.