What are the ingredients of blue clay? Blue clay: application, recipes, benefits. Nourishing blue clay mask

11.05.2019

Blue clay is currently available at any cosmetics store or pharmacy. She has many positive aspects, there are many ways to use it. The most interesting thing is that it is used for treatment everywhere, even in Africa.

The healing properties of blue clay have been known since ancient times, and to this day this knowledge has not only not been lost, but has been multiplied. If someone else is not familiar with them, then it is worth knowing, because blue clay is a remedy that will help eliminate many problems.

The beneficial effects of blue clay have been known for a long time. It is used as in medical purposes, and to maintain beauty (in cosmetology).

It has many healing qualities due to its unique composition. It includes phosphorus (at least 80% of the total composition), potassium, sulfur, iron, magnesium, calcium, iodine, zinc, chromium, etc. Thanks to this, it perfectly restores the mineral balance. Blue clay has the following effects:

Disinfects, destroys pathogens, absorbs toxins and toxins.
Normalizes metabolism.
Helps in the treatment of skin diseases.
Used as a sorbent.
Used for cosmetic purposes: for treatment acne, smoothing the skin, improving the structure and complexion, etc.

In medicine, it is used most often for the treatment of joints and skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, etc.). Also used as aid in herbal medicine, homeopathy and even for surgical and therapeutic treatment.

Of course, the most useful is the one brought from the sources themselves. However, purchased in pharmacies and cosmetic stores is also suitable for all purposes. But before purchasing, you must carefully study the expiration date and quality of the packaging. And the diluted clay is stored in a dark place for no more than 1 day.

Recipes for unique masks

For face

A standard face mask is made from clay and water. Clay is diluted with water to the density of sour cream and applied to the skin of the face. After 20-25 minutes, rinse thoroughly. This mask is suitable for almost any skin type.

To dry rashes on the face (pimples) and remove fat content, suitable next composition. Mix 60 g of clay, 30 ml of water, 1 egg white, a couple of drops of lemon juice. Mix the mixture well and apply on the face. Then (after 20-30 minutes) rinse with water, wipe the skin with a decoction of chamomile.

If the skin of the face, on the contrary, is dry, then a little oil must be added to the mixture. Drive 1 yolk to dry clay, pour 30 ml vegetable oil(apricot, olive, almond). Mix thoroughly and apply the composition to the skin. After 20 minutes, remove the mask cotton pad, dipped in milk, and apply a suitable cream on the face.

Clay has cleansing properties. Connect it (30 g) with oat flour(20 g) and diluted with water (50-60 ml). Apply a mask to massage lines and leave for 20-25 minutes. Then wash it off with water and rinse with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, lime blossom).

Additional tightening effect will provide honey. It is necessary to dilute the clay with water to the density of sour cream and add 35-70 g of honey. Mix the composition until smooth. Apply to face and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then gently remove the mask with warm acidified water. If the skin is dry, then after you need to lubricate it with a fat cream.

For oily skin this mask would work too. Mix clay with kefir so that the density is similar to sour cream. Apply for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Such a mask will help not only make the skin less oily, but also remove minor inflammation and rashes.

By mixing blue clay with decoctions of herbs, you can enhance certain of its properties:

chamomile - reduces fat secretion;
nettle - cleanses and smoothes;
dandelion - dries;
calendula - heals;
St. John's wort - eliminates acne, acne;
coltsfoot - eliminates irritation, rashes;
mint - softens and moisturizes;
plantain - softens, eliminates dryness;
yarrow - tones, heals;
horsetail - dries, heals;
hops - tones;
sage - has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties.

With these decoctions, dilute the clay to the consistency of thick sour cream and apply on the skin of the face for 15-25 minutes, so you can get the effect you need.

For hair

General mask: dilute the clay with water to the consistency of sour cream. Then apply to hair and wash off after 40-60 minutes (than fatter strands the longer you need to keep the mask).

For oily hair: mix 70-100 g of clay with 200 ml of kefir and add 7-10 ml lemon juice. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply to the hair, but pay special attention to the roots. Leave on for 40-50 minutes and rinse with warm water. Rinse them with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, nettle).

For hair growth, a mask with castor oil is well suited. Mix 60-80 g of clay with 100-150 ml of castor oil. Apply the mixture for 30-40 minutes and rinse with warm water. After the mask, you can rinse your hair with shampoo or water acidified with lemon.

The following is considered a very good mask for hair growth, which gives quick results: dilute the clay to the consistency of thick sour cream, add diluted mustard (30-50 g), 20 g of sugar, 7-15 ml of cognac. Shake the composition well and apply to the hair roots, distributing to the ends. However, the ends should not be lubricated, as their composition can dry out. Leave the mask on for 10-20 minutes at least. The longer the better. Wash off with warm water, rinsing thoroughly.

Even more effective recipes clay masks for hair can be found in this video.

Application for joints

Blue clay is often used to treat joints. It has such positive qualities:

promotes tissue repair;
has antiseptic properties;
resists inflammatory processes.

It also has a warming effect, which undoubtedly has a beneficial effect on the joints.

It is used as baths, compresses, applications. For baths in warm or hot water, you need to add a little blue clay so that the color only changes. Lower the disturbing part of the body into this solution and hold for 25-40 minutes.

For a compress, dilute blue clay with water until the density of sour cream and apply this mixture on sore joints, leave to dry completely. If you want to increase the effect of warming, then you can add a little tincture of red pepper.

For applications, dilute the clay and add honey. The mixed composition should be similar to a thick dough. Make cakes out of it and put on the joints. Wrap with polyethylene on top and insulate with a woolen scarf or scarf. Leave for 40-60 minutes.

The use of blue clay for various diseases

This recipe will help in the treatment of psoriasis. Mix clay with water in a ratio of 1:3. Then add salt in a ratio of 1:1. Apply this slurry to the affected areas for at least 5 hours. Then wash off the mixture. The course of treatment is 2 weeks. This is followed by a break of 14 days and a repetition of the course.

Body wraps help with cellulite. Dilute blue clay with warm water in a ratio of 1:3 and apply to the problem area. Wrap with polyethylene on top and leave for 2-3 hours.

If you want to enhance the effect, then before the procedure, the skin needs to be steamed out, that is, visit a bath / sauna or take a hot bath.

From varicose veins make thick applications of blue clay. To do this, mix it with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and apply this gruel to the inflamed parts of the veins (those areas that are more disturbing and more visible above the skin). Wrap them with polyethylene and insulate with woolen material. Leave applications for an hour. Then wash off with warm water. Apply daily, course - one month, then you need to take a two-week break.

For the treatment of eczema, mix 6-8 tbsp. clay with hot water(only not with boiling water) to the consistency of cream, stir constantly and heat in a water bath. Apply the solution to the affected area, wrap with polyethylene and leave for 10-20 minutes, then rinse with water or a decoction of herbs. Do this procedure 2-3 times a day for a week. Then take a break of 1 week and repeat if required.

At colds(including with angina), you can apply blue clay. To do this, dilute it (25-30 g) in 200-250 ml of hot water. Mix well and gargle 2-5 times a day. This treatment not only relieves the symptoms of the disease, but also helps to eliminate the cough and symptoms in general. Since contraindications and side effects while clay does not, the therapeutic course should be continued until complete healing.

How to cure psoriasis with blue clay, you can learn from a short video.

Contraindications

Although blue clay has so many positive qualities, but there are a number of contraindications:

with diseases of the thyroid gland;
with heart disease;
with various inflammatory processes;
in violation of the activity of the kidneys;
an individual reaction is possible both to the clay itself and to the components.

Blue clay- an excellent cosmetic and medical product. It is used by both professionals and housewives. It has a number of positive aspects and is widely used. But at the same time, one should not forget about certain contraindications. Before using for medical purposes, you should consult a specialist.

Hello my beloved readers! In my last “clay” article, I promised to tell you in detail what blue clay is, its properties and its application in various areas, not only for the face.

For beauty, we all, ladies, are chasing. And we will smear this face, and that ... We have tons of face and body creams in our cosmetic bags and on the shelves in the bathroom, and we wave our hand to the fact that the neck has been hurting for six months and requires a massage course. And there is no time, and no money, and no one sees this problem.

Meanwhile, my today's hero is with many ladies, among the mountains cosmetics, will be found. And decide much more difficult questions than a pimple that suddenly jumped up on a tender cheek.

From this article you will learn:

What is useful blue clay, its properties and application

I have already talked about many types of clay rock. One is good for oily skin, the other for fading, the third copes well with cellulite. And I would call the blue one a universal healer. It is also called Cambrian if it is extracted from those layers of soil that were formed during the period with the same name. You can also find the definitions of "kil" or "keffekelite". In nature, it is found quite often and is mined in large quantities in Altai, and in the Crimea, and in France.

They say that our today's heroine works like a healer grandmother - she cleanses the aura, removes toxins and even cures cancer. Healers claim that Cambrian clay particles, like small tuning forks, make diseased cells vibrate at a frequency characteristic of healthy ones. I am not too strong in this area of knowledge, therefore I will not dispute or defend such a point of view. But I turned to traditional medicine, which also does not reject the treatment of this type of heavenly shade breed.

Areas of use

Many resorts and sanatoriums with a purely medical focus offer mud baths, local impact treatments and other blue clay physiotherapy sessions. What do they treat?

For the most part, they are aimed at the treatment of diseases of the joints, ligaments, muscles and spine;
Without procedures to improve the quality of the skin, of course, is also not complete. Here and anti-cellulite wraps, and the treatment of dermatitis, seborrhea, psoriasis, eczema;
Also, the use of keffekelite alleviates the condition in case of diseases. respiratory tract(pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis);
Such a breed has found its place and when troubleshooting genitourinary system, especially in the female part (with fibroids, irregular menstruation, inflammatory processes in the uterus, polyps);
The described breed is often used to solve problems. circulatory system(with varicose veins, nosebleeds);
Clay copes well with the treatment of tonsillitis and laryngitis;
Keffekelit is also used in the treatment of mastopathy.

The composition of the natural product

A good natural blue rock contains radium, which helps to remove radionuclides from the body. In addition, it contains the following elements of the periodic table:

Aluminum - participates in the construction of connective tissue (tendons, cartilage, etc.);
Manganese - an antioxidant, helps heal wounds, strengthens the walls of arteries and restores cartilage tissue;
Potassium - necessary for normal muscle activity;
Iron - is involved in the synthesis of blood cells;
Silicon - strengthens bones, cartilage, blood vessels, improves the quality of hair and skin;
Sodium - regulates the water-salt balance, pressure, increases muscle endurance;
Phosphorus - strengthens teeth, bones, promotes the absorption of vitamins, activates muscle activity;
Molybdenum - accelerates cell renewal, cellular metabolism;
Nickel - reduces pressure, promotes muscle growth, is involved in hematopoiesis;
Silver - activates local immunity, has a bactericidal property.

Important! Each of these elements can be both beneficial and harmful, therefore, the abuse of clay procedures on large areas of the body is undesirable.

Rich composition, isn't it? Many experts argue that there are more useful substances in the described breed than in a fruit basket. We will not argue with them, because judging by the reviews, its competent use really has a healing effect on the body.

Application in medicine

Clay is used to treat various ailments. different ways. There are wraps, and cakes on sore areas, and face masks, and the use of solutions inside for the stomach. I offer you several methods of using keffekelit, which can be safely carried out at home.

Blue clay for joints

This is probably the most common way to use the described breed. Compresses, baths and applications give quick result, take off pain syndrome, improve blood circulation in the diseased articulation of the bones.

In the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, arthrosis, osteoporosis and other joint problems, compresses can be done in this way:

Dilute the clay with clean warm water to the consistency of mastic. It should not be liquid, contain lumps.
Lay out the cake from the resulting mass with a thickness of 1-2 cm on a cotton cloth or napkin. The area of such a therapeutic cake should be slightly larger than the diseased area.
Moisten the place requiring treatment with water or pre-treat with alcohol.
Fix a napkin with clay well on a sore joint with a bandage, but do not squeeze the blood vessels.
Wrap the compress with a woolen scarf on top and leave for a couple of hours.
You can repeat the procedure until three times per day for a week or two.

If the joints hurt, on which it is impossible to apply such a compress (for example, brushes), then it is permissible to replace it with clay baths. For diseases of the spine, you can do such baths for the whole body or locally on the affected area:

Help with respiratory diseases

With angina, gargling with clay water diluted with a spoonful of lemon juice helps well. This treatment can be supplemented with a warm application. Apply evenly finished product on the neck in a thick layer. Let it dry and rinse with water. While the skin has not cooled down, wrap the throat with a woolen scarf or other heat-retaining cloth and leave for a quarter of an hour.

When coughing, you can make an application on the chest, if there are no contraindications for such a procedure.

For varicose veins

This problem is not only aesthetic, but also medical, causing pain and individual cases requiring surgical intervention. Either an application made in the same way as for diseases of the joints, or taking warm foot baths with clay will help alleviate the condition with varicose veins. Both methods can be used for a long time, up to one and a half months daily.

Interesting! To enhance the healing properties of the described breed, you can add grated garlic to it. But then be sure to reduce the time of using the compress to one hour and do not use such a tool more than twice a day.

In the treatment of intimate problems

In gynecology, applications and baths are also used. But I strongly do not recommend using this method of treatment. women's issues alone, at home. Inflammatory processes in the uterus, warmed up by a clay cake, can turn into serious complications, so entrust this aspect of your health to competent doctors.

It is often recommended to drink tinctures on keffekelite or simply clay water with diseases of the throat, digestive, endocrine systems. I will not advertise this method, if only for the reasons that it is impossible to predict how quality clay you will acquire. But if you have experience of such treatment, then share it in the comments.

Use in cosmetologists

This area of use of today's heroine is the most famous. She is a universal fighter that is suitable for both hair and skin quality, and will come in handy for those who want to lose weight.

Like any other clay rock, it has beneficial effect on the skin of the face. Keel is universal, therefore it can be used in masks for dry, oily, aging skin, to eliminate acne and the effects of acne.

By adding various ingredients to homemade masks, you can enhance the qualities of the product that are necessary in a particular case. I wrote a separate post on how to use . Go read it, she deserves it.

For a slim figure and against cellulite

Blue clay accelerates cellular metabolism, draws out excess fluid from the body, and therefore will come in handy for losing weight. To achieve the desired result:

Keel is applied in a dense layer to those parts of the body from which I would like to lose a couple of centimeters.
The top is covered with a film and a heat-retaining fabric.
To enhance the effect, essential oils, algae, honey, and vitamins are added to the diluted clay. Here the beauties have room for imagination!

In the same way, you can, if not completely get rid of cellulite, then significantly improve the condition of the skin on the thighs and buttocks.

If you want to get rid of stretch marks, then cosmetologists assure that the described methods also solve this problem. It is believed that the most effective is the alternation of baths, wraps and massage with keffekelit. You can see a short video on how to do this in the video below:

For hair beauty

You can wash your hair with white clay, and with yellow, and with other types. But the use of each will give its effect. Blue breed reduces hair breakage, eliminates the causes of hair loss, accelerates growth and fights dandruff.

You can use keffekelit for hair both in the form of masks, and simply in the process of washing them. I love the blue clay mask with lemon juice, egg yolk and honey. This excellent tool V autumn-spring time when the seasonal "molt" begins. See the video for more details:

Contraindications

When using blue clay on small areas of the body, there are usually no side effects. But before you take baths or do your own applications on a large area, it is better to consult a doctor or cosmetologist. Discuss with him how many times it is permissible to carry out such procedures. Clay is very active and therefore it is important to use it with caution for people with problems of the heart and blood vessels.

Important! Refrain from applying warm clay applications on areas of the skin located above the organ in which the inflammatory process occurs.

When choosing where to buy Cambrian clay, give preference to pharmacies or specialty stores with a proven track record. Refrain from purchasing this breed by hand or through online sellers. It’s good if they just slip you tinted kaolin, because it’s impossible to visually understand what exactly is in the package.

You can talk about the properties and methods of using blue clay for a long time, but it seems to me that I have already tired you for one time. Ask, maybe it is worth talking about some aspect of the use of this tool in more detail?

And now I say goodbye to you and hope to see you again soon!

The fair sex at all times sought to preserve youth and beauty. The modern range of cosmetics used for this purpose is very wide, but not all drugs are effective. The most popular formulations and creams today, like many years ago, are based on natural, natural ingredients. Did you know that the properties of blue clay are actively used today for face and hair care? What else are the advantages of this unique natural raw material? Let's talk about this in more detail.

The composition and useful properties of clay

The amazing properties of blue clay are due to its unique composition. It includes such vital important components like iron, magnesium, phosphate, calcium, nitrogen, silver, zinc and more. An interesting shade of clay is due to the fact that elements such as cadmium and cobalt are included in it, it is they that form similar color raw materials. So, what are the properties of blue clay? With its help you will be able to:

whiten the skin;
saturate the body useful substances;
improve skin tone, natural lifting;
cope with inflammatory processes;
have a disinfecting effect;
reduce the number of wrinkles;
increase immunity;
ensure the prevention of cancer;
deal with orange peel, that is, cellulite;
improve the blood circulation process.

Recipe for hair restoration based on blue clay

Blue hair clay is a real find. Her beneficial effect affects not only the structure of each hair, but also on the entire scalp. The main impact of natural raw materials is aimed at restoring cells, strengthening roots, improving the condition of your hair. Prepare a blue clay mask. To do this, you will need the following ingredients in the amount of one tablespoon:

blue clay;
natural honey;
yolk;
butter;
lemon juice.

All of these components should be thoroughly mixed until almost homogeneous. Then apply the composition along the entire length of the hair, on top of the mask, use cling film and a warm diaper or towel to create a thermal effect. Average duration procedure is about 100-120 minutes. When using such a recipe, it is also necessary to take into account a number of nuances:

if your hair is badly damaged or overdried, then not a mixture, but moisturizing oil should be applied to the ends;
if your hair is prone to excess fat, use burdock oil instead of butter.

Blue clay treatment will also help you deal with problems such as dandruff, hair loss and slow hair growth.

Classic face mask recipe

Everyone knows the excellent properties of blue clay for the face. It gives the skin an unprecedented tone, actively nourishes and moisturizes it. In addition, such a product ideally copes with problems such as inflammation or small pimples. Regular use of masks based on this clay will help you look much younger and fresher. To achieve such a wonderful effect, prepare the following homemade beauty product. Dilute a few spoons of blue clay mineral water, the consistency of your future mask should resemble liquid puree. It would be useful to add a couple of drops of lemon juice.

The mask is applied to the face along the massage lines, avoiding the area of the eyes and lips, the procedure lasts about 20 minutes, at the end of it, do not forget to wash yourself thoroughly. Regular clay treatments will help you even out your complexion, get rid of age spots, reduce acne and inflammation, and help you cope with dermatitis. The recipe for such a mask is very popular among the people, according to most reviews, it works great and is easy to prepare.

The perfect combination: herbs and clay to guard your youth

A unique natural material - blue clay, the properties and application of which have been widely known to mankind for many years - will help restore youth and beauty. Below is another recipe great mask which you can use at home. According to reviews, this procedure is very effective.

So, first of all, you should make a mixture of medicinal herbs. To do this, take two teaspoons of fragrant lavender, sage, linden flowers and sunny chamomile. We grind all the components and pour boiling water, the broth is infused for 10 minutes, and only then two tablespoons of clay are added to it. The mask should have a fairly thick consistency, but it should be easy to apply. Then the most interesting begins. Divide the cosmetic mass into two equal parts, one of them will need to be placed in the refrigerator to cool, and the other heated in a water bath. Put the mixture on gauze in two layers, place the material over the face and enjoy the rejuvenation process. Attention! Avoid the area around the eyes.

Rules for applying masks, blue clay reviews

Popular opinion and reviews of blue clay treatment speak for themselves. For many centuries, people have completely trusted this natural remedy. Most of the people who prefer this natural cosmetics did not find any shortcomings in it. But the advantages, according to reviews, are very, very many. These include a beneficial effect on the skin, minimizing wrinkles, reducing inflammation. Blue clay is recommended for use by hundreds of thousands of women.

Being engaged in the preparation of cosmetic masks at home, it would be useful to know a few interesting secrets to help you achieve maximum efficiency:

if part of the mask remains wet and part is dry, sprinkle dry areas with water;
remove the cosmetic film very carefully;
if you have dry skin, add moisturizing oils to the mask;
during the procedure, do not strain the muscles of the face;
don't forget about preliminary preparation skin;
do not use a mixture with lumps or impurities.

Fight against cellulite

Blue clay, whose medicinal properties have been recognized even by scientists, is actively used to combat cellulite. The material is used not only at home, but also in the most popular beauty salons. On the basis of clay they make very effective massage, which contributes to the removal of excess fluid, smoothing the skin, accelerating internal processes. Clay is also used for wraps, as well as for adding to baths.

For teeth and eyes

The use of blue clay covers many areas. So, she found her place in dentistry. The following recipe will be relevant for those who suffer from bleeding gums. Dilute the clay with a little water and rub the mixture thoroughly on your teeth.

Oddly enough, the anti-inflammatory properties of raw materials are also used in the treatment of eye diseases, such as, for example, conjunctivitis. Pour a couple of spoons of clay with boiled water, do not mix, let stand for some time. Drain upper layer liquid and use it to wash your eyes regularly.

The perfect mask for your feet

What else is blue clay useful for? Its properties and application are universal. If you suffer from swelling of the legs, then take advantage of the wonderful virtues of natural raw materials. The clay composition should be applied to the feet and feet at intervals of a couple of times a week. Thanks to this natural cosmetics you will forever forget about the feeling of heaviness, get rid of excessive sweating and protect yourself from fungal diseases.

Rules for internal use

The properties of blue clay are successfully used not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine. With its help, you can perfectly adjust the figure, reduce weight and normalize metabolism. As for specific diseases, the remedy is used for problems with muscles, joints, thyroid gland. The use of blue clay is absolutely safe, since natural raw materials have no contraindications. It can be used not only externally, but also internally. Choose raw materials for these purposes especially carefully. It is better to take a whole bar, without impurities and any third-party components. Clay must be prepared in the following sequence:

grind;
sift;
dry in the sun;
dilute the powder with ordinary water.

The optimal amount for consumption in one day for an adult is two teaspoons of the crushed product.

What else is blue clay used for in medicine? Medicinal properties it is used quite actively for such health complications as indigestion, asthma, cirrhosis, epilepsy and alcoholism.

The use of clay in everyday life

The use of blue clay is also available in everyday life. It is used to process vegetables and fruits before long-term storage. In addition, raw materials blue color perfectly absorbs unpleasant, extraneous odors. You can verify this yourself. Put a small block of clay and put it in the refrigerator where food has gone bad. After a couple of hours, there will be no trace of an unpleasant smell.

Clay is one of the best natural resources used for the beauty and health of the skin. The existence of several names of the breed is known, among which black, white, red clay stands out. All of them have useful properties and have a beneficial effect on human health. In cosmetology, blue clay has become widespread: we will consider the properties and use of this particular type of clay for the face below.

clay properties

Clay has a gray color, so the name of the natural resource is reminiscent of a barely noticeable blue tint. On sale you will see not only clay gray color but bright blue. This is one of the modifications of the product containing trace elements and algae. Clay also has other names: kim, soapstone or cambrian clay. Having met a product with a similar name on the shelf, do not get lost - this is exactly the clay that you need.

Composition blue clay is diverse: silicon, magnesium, iron, silver. These substances have a powerful effect on the human body, and this is only a small part. useful elements contained in the clay composition. The following properties of the product are usually distinguished:

The most powerful antiseptic that kills most of the known microorganisms
cleans up inflammatory processes, partially neutralizing their cause
Saturates skin covering human essential minerals
Helps to heal wounds, used in the treatment of difficult fractures
Removes from the human body toxins
Strengthens immunity and affects metabolism
many times improves skin on all parts of the body.

Where is clay used?

Clay - natural ingredient . There is usually no allergic reaction to it, but this does not exempt you from a preliminary allergy test. She is excellent antiseptic and is widely used both in the home environment and in medical institutions. Blue clay doctors officially appoint in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, colds, diseases Bladder and kidneys. The blue-gray substance is an excellent tool for correction. women's health , and often acts as an auxiliary tool in the treatment of the initial stages of oncological diseases.

Blue clay received recognition in area professional cosmetology, it is rare that masks are made using another type of natural resource. homemade masks also successfully formed on the basis of the blue substance. The mixture applied to the skin of the face acts as an irritant: it stimulates the blood vessels, providing a rush of blood to the surface. When using clay-based masks, almost always felt burning. After use, the part of the body on which the composition was located is red.

Where can I buy

To purchase blue clay, you do not need to look for specialized places. You find it in the nearest pharmacy or supermarket. Retail price for a 100-gram bag from 16 rubles. For the most part, it doesn't matter who manufacturer this product- the naturalness of the composition guarantees the same mixture in all bags sold.

Why do you need to make a clay mask

Masks are one of the most popular beauty tools. clay masks occupy a leading position in this niche of cosmetology.

Natural composition gives next effect for facial skin:

Partial smoothing age wrinkles and getting rid of shallow mimic
Whitening skin and age spots
Moisturizing
cleansing sebaceous glands, breeding black dots from problem areas
Removal of inflammation
Rejuvenation face by increasing the rate of cell regeneration

Clay mask applied on the skin for 15-20 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water without the admixture of chlorine. Use boiled or filtered water to rinse your face. Necessarily moisturize your skin after each procedure.

Contraindications

Cambrian clay has no contraindications and can be used during pregnancy and lactation. exception for the use of clay in the composition of face masks can become an individual intolerance.

Blue clay mask recipes for dry skin

We have prepared for you a wonderful a selection of recipes which will help you cure problematic dry skin moisturize it and stop exfoliating.

Use kim in pure form to relieve inflammation from dry skin. Dilute the powder in a few tablespoons warm water and apply on face. Let the mask dry. Wash away.
mix in a ceramic bowl yolk and olive oil. Pour oil over the eye, the main thing is that it should not be more than clay powder. Add 2 tablespoons of clay.
Add to powder cream 10% fat. Stir. Add oil grape seeds and 1 drop of orange essential oil .

Oily Skin Mask Recipes

Not worth it apply any journal-read face masks based on soapstone. Depending on layout ingredients, the mask can have the exact opposite effect and be harmful to health. Do not use clay in its pure form, if your skin type is oily. Good for this skin other recipes:

Mix rice and cornmeal in equal proportions. Add 1 tablespoon clay sand. Fill the ingredients with warm water from a kettle. The mask starts impact on the skin for 2-3 minutes, so try to keep the clay mask on your face as much as possible possible time - 20 minutes.
An excellent remedy for shiny skin can be prepared at home: take 2 tablespoons mineral water and mix with one spoonful of soapstone. Add 20 drops of aloe juice. Apply this mask only to problem areas without affecting areas with normal skin.
Dilute kim with calendula tincture. For 20 drops calendula apply 1 tablespoon of powder. Additional component will be lemon juice in the amount of 1 teaspoon. The mask is very irritating to the skin, so hold it on the face for more than 10 minutes is strictly prohibited.

Other mask recipes you can see

Whitening masks

If leather on the face acquired a strange color, not associated with internal diseases, You can also try bleach his blue clay masks. The presented compositions have excellent washout property pigment from upper layers dermis and suitable for all skin types.

mix blue clay and fatty kefir in equal proportions. Apply face for twenty minutes. Rinse off the mask and moisturize your skin.
Mix 20 grams of lemon juice with a glass of vodka. Add enough clay to create creamy mixture. Keep on the face for the standard time for clay masks.

Recommendations for mixing the mask composition

Can pour out clay from a bag and apply in its original form, having stirred only with water. However, for better application composition recommended take advantage of a small cheat sheet below:

Sift Cambrian clay before use. This will save mask mixture from clumping: it will lie on the face in an even layer, no bubbles.
For dilution apply warm water. Cold water does not allow soapstone substances to enter into the interaction process, which means that healing properties composition will not be disclosed. Hot water, having screwed up, will kill all possible micro connections.
Do not use metal utensils for the preparation of the mixture. The oxidative process that will occur between the walls of the dishes and the clay, will lead to adverse effects on the skin.

Secrets of application

In order to avoid incidents in the process of applying the mask, we will tell a few secrets that every lover of experimental procedures.

Clay combined absolutely with all organic elements, so you can safely combine them in new masks. Do not forget do an allergy test.
Add heated honey, milk, kefir into the clay - heat enhances the interaction of the components.
clay face mask tightens skin surface: do not strain facial muscles and do not touch your face during the procedure.
Delete the mask without applications soap and other cosmetics for washing: only water.
Don't alternate mask composition. Choose one option and use it once a week for 10 treatments. After that, the composition and components can change.
Consider that rashes appear after the mask. This is due to the fact that active substances pull out toxins to the surface.

If you want to get rid of imperfections, try blue clay masks. They will remove excess shine from the skin, whiten dark spots and start the process of updating the dermis. We hope you found the information about blue clay, its properties and uses for the face helpful.

The benefits and harms of blue clay are an urgent issue for fans of traditional medicine and home cosmetology. ABOUT healing properties clays practically make up legends - it is interesting to understand how much truth is in them.

Characteristics and distinctive features of blue clay

Blue clay is also called Cambrian, and it is a sedimentary rock with a fine-grained structure. It differs from the usual one in that its color is a pronounced gray, slightly bluish.

It is possible to distinguish blue clay from other varieties not only by color, but also by other features. Her salient feature- the fact that the rock does not dissolve in water, but simply settles at the bottom of the dish. Also, only this variety contains silver - other types of clay do not have such a component.

Composition of blue clay

Clay's popularity is ensured by its unique properties. In turn, they are due to the rich composition of the breed. It includes just an incredible amount of useful trace elements and minerals. Namely:

calcium, iron, sodium and silicon;
aluminum, manganese, zinc and potassium;
magnesium, chromium, phosphorus, molybdenum, copper;
nickel, cobalt, radium.

Also in the composition there is silver, which is very valuable for human health, and nitrogen compounds.

Medicinal properties of blue clay

Due to its rich composition, healing blue clay is one of the best natural healing remedies. Therapeutic action it expresses itself as:

beneficial effect on appearance - increases skin elasticity, removes wrinkles, stimulates cell renewal, fights cellulite;
effectively strengthens hair, eliminates dandruff and gives curls volume and shine;
helps to regulate the metabolism in tissues, removes swelling and fights inflammation;
has antibacterial properties and is of great benefit in fungal diseases;
has an analgesic effect and is very useful for joint ailments;
promotes the removal of toxins from the body - thereby reducing harm to the liver;
relieves diabetes, gastric diseases, good for kidney health;
strengthens the body's resistance to colds;
relieves the symptoms of heavy menstruation in women;
has a positive effect on the gums and teeth, helping to remove unpleasant symptoms dental diseases.

Clay benefits all body systems, and it can be used for almost any disease - harm from it is rare.

Blue clay face masks

The cosmetic product has a very beneficial effect on the skin. The benefits of blue clay for the skin of the face is that it has a rejuvenating and toning effect, fights wrinkles and folds, removes blackheads, blackheads and pimples.

blue clay for wrinkles

In order to rejuvenate the face and smooth wrinkles, you can make a clay mask with seaweed kelp. Prepare it as follows:

kelp is preliminarily placed in warm water for half an hour;
clay powder is diluted with warm water in equal proportions;
swollen algae are added to the mixture, mixed again, evenly distributed over the face.

You need to keep the mixture on your face for half an hour, while it is advisable not to talk or smile so that the clay layer does not crack. There will be no harm from this, but the meaning of the procedure will be lost.

Blue clay against acne and blackheads

With irritations and rashes on the skin, clay of blue color is beneficial and rice flour. The ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions in a dry form, and then diluted with water - so that the mixture is thick. The composition is applied to the face and kept for 15 minutes.

After the procedure, the skin can be softened with almond or peach oil. It is recommended to repeat three times a week - then the effect will come quickly.

Mask for age spots

Blue clay whitens the skin and helps well with ugly dark spots. Clay must be taken in an amount of 20 g, and sea salt add a couple of teaspoons. Then the ingredients are diluted in water so that the mixture becomes thick, mixed well and applied to the skin.

Hold cosmetic composition need 15 minutes. It is best to repeat the procedure twice or thrice a week so that the benefits of clay face masks appear faster.

Mask for normal skin

To hydrate, smooth and rejuvenate the skin normal type, you can dilute 20 g of clay with water, and then add a teaspoon to it fresh juice lemon, olive oil and liquid honey. The composition is well mixed and distributed over the skin for 15 minutes.

Moisturizing mask for dry skin

The beneficial properties of clay, honey and lemon will help make dry skin softer and protect it from damage. Clay for cooking is taken in a volume of 15 g, honey and lemon pulp are added in a teaspoon. The mixture is diluted with warm water, it is kept on the face for no more than a quarter of an hour.

Mask for oily skin

In combination with a decoction of chamomile or sage, clay will have a drying effect on the skin and will be of great benefit. cook homemade cosmetic preparation easy - 2 large spoons of clay powder should simply be diluted not in water, but in a small amount of herbal decoction.

The composition should turn out to be quite thick, apply it to the skin for a quarter of an hour. With regular use, the production of subcutaneous fat on the face is normalized, and the skin will no longer be quickly contaminated.

Nourishing mask with honey

Any skin in the conditions of modern ecology needs regular moisturizing and saturation with useful substances. For these purposes, you can:

3 teaspoons of clay mixed with water;
add 3 drops of olive oil, a couple of drops of lemon juice and egg yolk;
mix well and spread over the face for 20 minutes.

If desired, you can add a spoonful of honey to these components. When used twice a week, the mask will give a very good effect.

Blue clay hair masks

Clay can be applied not only to the skin, but also to the hair. It has a strengthening effect on their roots, increases volume and adds shine to curls, and also regulates the oiliness of the skin at the roots.

blue clay for hair loss

If the hair is very brittle and falls out in too large quantities, you can prepare such a remedy:

3 large spoons natural product mixed with 3 large spoons of burdock oil;
add half a teaspoon mustard powder or finely ground red pepper.

The ingredients are stirred, rubbed into the head properly and closed. cling film. The time of application depends on the sensations. On average, it will be enough to keep the composition on the hair for about a quarter of an hour, but if the burning sensation from mustard or pepper becomes unbearable, you can wash it off earlier - so that there is no harm from the burn.

blue clay for dandruff

The beneficial properties of a natural remedy will help get rid of dandruff, and the components will need elementary ones.

Blue clay powder and still mineral water are mixed in equal proportions to form a thick mixture.
For a quarter of an hour, it is distributed over the hair and scalp, and then washed off thoroughly.

Oily hair mask

Clay properties will benefit oily hair, if 1 large spoon of the product is diluted in warm water, add 1 large spoon apple cider vinegar and how to rub the mixture into the hair for half an hour. The area at the roots should be especially carefully treated, since it is there that excess fat is produced.

Mask for dry hair

If the hair is too dry, the properties of the clay can also be of benefit. In the amount of 3 large spoons, you need to mix it with the same amount milk yogurt or kefir and spread over curls for half an hour.

Wraps with blue clay against cellulite and stretch marks

Since clay tightens the skin, improves its tone and eliminates skin defects, it will also bring benefits in the presence of stretch marks or cellulite. Wraps are usually done like this:

approximately 100 g of blue clay powder is diluted with water to obtain a medium density of the mixture;
add a couple of drops of orange essential oil to the mixture, add 3 large spoons of cinnamon and mix well;
the resulting composition is applied to clean skin bodies in the problem area, and wrap with cling film on top and cover with a towel.

For 30 - 50 minutes, you need to lie down calmly, and then wash off the applied composition with warm water and rub the skin properly with a towel - strongly, but so as not to harm it.

Advice! It is very useful to take a bath with blue clay from time to time - about 500 g of dry powder will be needed for a full container of warm water. You should lie in such a bath for no more than 15 minutes.

Useful substances in the composition cosmetic product and prolonged thermal exposure will start the process of cell renewal. Blue clay for the abdomen, hips and other problem areas will help to say goodbye to scars and folds, tighten the outlines of the body. If you repeat the procedures regularly, the outlines of the body will become more toned, and excess scars and folds on the skin that harm beauty will disappear almost completely.

The use of blue clay for medicinal purposes

Blue clay for face and body is used not only in beauty recipes, but also in home medicine. There are several recipes that are considered proven, do no harm and are used especially often.

For the treatment of joints

In case of inflammation of the joints of a chronic and traumatic nature, blue clay compresses will be of great benefit. They make them like this:

in 2 large spoons of warm water, dilute half a teaspoon of table salt;
60 g of blue clay powder is poured with liquid;
the resulting mixture is infused for 10 hours;
then heated for a couple to 45 - 50 degrees and evenly applied to sore spot.

The mixture should cover the problem area with a layer of at least 1 cm. From above, the application is covered with a gauze bandage and left for half an hour.

For corns and heel spurs

If you dilute 1 large spoonful of powder in a bowl of warm water, and then hold your feet in water for 20 minutes, then the properties of the solution will help soften the corns and, in general, will positive effect on the skin of the legs.

The same procedure helps to relieve inflammation and pain from a heel spur. IN this case bathtubs can be added useful compresses- it won't do any harm. The course of procedures takes an average of 10 days until relief occurs.

For psoriasis

With psoriasis, the beneficial properties of clay will help if rubbing is done daily for a couple of weeks. A large spoonful of clay powder should be diluted in 100 ml of water, then moisten a cotton or cloth swab in the resulting solution and rub the affected skin area properly.

With varicose veins

Damage to health from varicose veins veins will help reduce applications. About 80 g of clay powder should be diluted in 2 large spoons of chamomile infusion, stirred and applied to a thick mixture of cotton fabric, and then applied to the problem area.

The thickness of the application between the fabric and the skin should be at least 1 cm, and you need to keep it for an hour. It is recommended to repeat the procedure for 5 days in a row so that the beneficial properties have time to manifest themselves properly.

For various skin diseases

Dermatitis, eczema, furunculosis and others skin diseases negatively affect the appearance - and harm the general well-being. The beneficial properties of clay can help cure any skin ailments. Basically, compresses and lotions based on natural remedy. Properly dilute and apply clay as follows:

the powder in a small amount is diluted with water to the state of a thick mixture;
impose a dense layer on gauze or cloth;
a compress is applied to the diseased area of \u200b\u200bthe skin and covered with a cloth or napkin on top.

You need to keep the compress for an hour, after removing it, the skin is washed with warm water.

For the treatment of gums and teeth

The benefits of clay are expressed in its anti-inflammatory properties, so brushing your teeth with blue clay is good for periodontal disease and toothache. Clay can be mixed with toothpaste, it is also recommended to dilute a small amount of clay powder in water and rinse your mouth.

Advice! With a toothache, useful lotions made of clay wrapped in gauze help well. Such a lotion is placed directly on the sore spot or next to it.

How to take blue clay internally

Basically, the beneficial properties of clay are used externally, but there are also ways to use blue clay inside - there will be no harm from this. On the contrary, in gastric diseases there is a great benefit. Not more than 20 g of dry powder is diluted in 50 ml of warm water, and then drunk shortly before eating.

Important! You need to drink blue clay for no more than 2 weeks, then take a 10-day break and, if necessary, continue therapy for another week.

Contraindications to the use of blue clay

Harm natural product brings infrequently. And yet, with a number of diseases, it is worth refraining from using it. Contraindications will be:

severe ailments of the kidneys and liver and heart failure;
osteoporosis;
asthma and open tuberculosis;
diseases of the organs of hearing and vision;
blood diseases and acute inflammatory processes in the body;
strong fever;
gynecological inflammatory diseases.

How to store blue clay

The storage rules are very simple:

dry powder is usually stored in direct sunlight;
creamy remedy is kept in the refrigerator, in the dark and cool.

The lids of the containers must be tightly closed, and the containers themselves must be glass or ceramic. From contact with iron or plastic natural remedy loses its beneficial properties and even begins to be harmful.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of blue clay depend on the presence or absence of contraindications. If strict prohibitions for use is not, then the benefits in the treatment of many diseases will be maximum.