Cosmetic clay: extraordinary virtues!

Cosmetic clays have long been known to provide a variety of beneficial properties for skin and hair care. It is a magical ingredient with multiple colors of rainbow (green, blue, white, black, yellow etc.) which differs in its composition, its varieties and its properties (whitening, cleansing and anti-aging).

It also proves to be an excellent basis for making solid face masks, cleansers and shampoos.

What are the different types of clay in cosmetics?

white clay or kaolin is rich in silica and other minerals, making it ideal for sensitive and mixed skin.

With antiseptic, healing and purifying properties, kaolin clay removes pimples and calms skin irritation.

Also among the benefits of kaolin on the face is its action against dilated pores and blackheads.

Keep in mind that white clay is not recommended in case of rosacea.

Properties of White Kaolin Clay:

  • Gently cleanses the skin
  • Absorbs excess sebum
  • Regulates blood flow
  • Brightens the complexion

Green clay

Absorbent and purifying, Green clay is the most common for skin care, its composition includes iron, silica, magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium.

It is a wonderful clay suitable for oily skin care: it tightens pores perfectly and regulates excess sebum.

Properties of green clay:

  • Prevents bad odors.
  • Ideal for oily and combination skin.
  • Soothes sunburn thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Used to make cosmetic products.

Yellow clay

Composed of fine mineral particles such as iron oxide, which gives the clay its yellow colour. It provides the skin with essential minerals and is ideal for sensitive skin.

Properties of yellow clay

Useful in making soaps, face masks, solid shampoos.

Helps to stimulate the skin with natural minerals.

It removes dead skin cells.

Helps to restore lost skin radiance.

Blue clay

Naturally coloured with mineral pigments, Blue Clay is renowned for moisturizing the skin and preventing and reducing wrinkles. It brings brightness and radiance to complexions subjected to external pollution.

It is an excellent care for damaged and destroyed hair.

Rhassoul clay

Rhassoul clay is a volcanic clay from the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. Known as Moroccan Red Clay, it is a much darker powder than other clays.

Moroccan Rhassoul clay is recommended for the treatment of oily and acne-prone skin.

In short, Moroccan rhassoul allows:

Absorb impurities from hair

Allows scalp purification

Softens the grain of combination and oily skin.

Black clay

Black cosmetic clay is a natural ingredient widely used in the development of beauty treatments. It is best known for its many properties.

It has a strong absorbing power, which makes it a perfect ally for people with oily skin and acne.

In addition, black clay soothes irritation and removes impurities from the skin. It is often used to stimulate blood circulation.

How to use clay paste on the face ?

First, take clay powder and mix it with water

Then apply the mixture to the face

In case of dry skin a little olive oil

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes

Finally, wash face with warm water

Even more, what many people don’t know is that cosmetic clay can also be added to the water to enjoy a clay thermal bath. This bath is bactericidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and helps expel toxins from the body.

Its astringent and purifying properties make it a first choice ingredient for brushing teeth!