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An easy and affordable way to quickly put your face in order is a mask. And the white clay mask is a godsend! Its advantages include cleansing, moisturizing, combating oily skin and black spots.
The benefits of white clay masks
To understand what white clay is, it is enough to come to the pharmacy. It is sold there in the form of a white powder with a yellow or blue tint. The scientific name of such clay is kaolin, since it was first found in China, in the Kaolin area.
copper;
silica;
calcium;
potassium;
magnesium;
zinc;
nitrogen in a highly digestible form.
The effect of masks with kaolin is much more obvious if you use them on a regular basis. The skin after such procedures becomes as if glowing from the inside, elastic and very tender to the touch. But that is not all. What else do clay masks do?
They nourish with useful substances, absorbing sebum.
Stimulate cell regeneration and oxygen metabolism.
Improve tissue metabolism, making pores less visible and restoring a healthy complexion.
They activate the synthesis of collagen, which, as you know, depends on the elasticity of tissues.
Mechanism of action on the skin
Kaolin makes the skin firmer and more elastic.
Acting delicately, white clay improves blood circulation, oxygenates the skin and improves skin firmness and elasticity.
Who is the white clay mask suitable for?
White clay masks are not only suitable for those who suffer from acne and oily sheen and blackheads.
Women with aging skin after a few procedures will be able to enjoy a tightened facial contour, healthy color and elasticity of the skin.
Owners of normal or combination skin will receive a shock dose of essential trace elements.
Kaolin rarely causes allergies, so there are no contraindications for masks with white clay.
What kind of mask do you need? Answer our quiz to find out.
Homemade mask or ready-made remedy
Of course, in the XNUMXst century it is strange to talk about self-preparation of masks. Nevertheless, homemade cosmetics are becoming a trend, and more and more women around the world are preparing creams and masks with their own hands, adhering to the principles of Slow beauty – slow beauty.
We urge to act without fanaticism. And be sure to remember that the reaction of the skin to a homemade mask is unpredictable. In this sense, cosmetic brands deserve more trust. When developing a new product, they always strictly observe the proportions and check the composition for tolerance.
White clay mask: choosing recipes and remedies
White clay mask for oily skin with aloe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of kaolin powder;
2 tablespoons of alcohol or vodka;
1 teaspoon of aloe juice.
How to prepare and use:
mix the ingredients;
apply a thin layer on the skin and leave for 10 minutes;
wash off with warm water.
Mask for oily skin with lemon
Ingredients:
40 g of white clay;
half a lemon;
20 ml of hydrogen peroxide.
How to prepare and use:
mix clay, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide;
apply a mask;
wash after 15-20 minutes.
Facial mask “Magic clay. Cleansing and matting, L’Oréal Paris
The mask contains eucalyptus extract. Suitable for all skin types.
White clay mask for dry skin
Ingredients:
20 g of kaolin;
30 ml of milk;
1/2 banana;
1 egg white.
How to prepare and use:
dilute clay in slightly warmed milk;
grate a banana on a fine grater or chop in a blender;
mix fruit with clay mixture and protein;
apply the mask on the skin for 15 minutes.
White clay face mask for blackheads
Ingredients:
20 g of white clay;
20 g sour cream 10% fat;
3 drops of tea tree oil.
How to prepare and use
Pour white clay into sour cream in a thin stream and mix with a wooden spoon until smooth, add tea tree oil and apply on cleansed face for 15 minutes.
Charcoal Detox & Radiance Facial Mask, L’Oréal Paris
The mild formula provides comfort on application, while the clay and charcoal formula unclogs pores and draws out deep impurities.
Anti-wrinkle white clay mask
Ingredients:
10 g dried nettle;
10 g dried linden;
20 ml boiling water;
3 ml of vitamin E;
20 g of white clay.
How to prepare and use:
dried leaves of linden and nettle pour boiling water for 30 minutes;
strain the infusion and let it cool slightly;
mix with clay, add liquid vitamin E;
apply the mask for 20 minutes.
Deep Pore Cleansing Mineral Clay Mask, Vichy
Kaolin and bentonite, with the support of thermal water, allantoin and aloe vera, unclog pores, helping to improve skin texture.
Nourishing mask based on white clay
Ingredients:
20 g of white clay;
30 ml of boiled water;
10 g liquid honey.
How to prepare and use:
mix clay with water;
heat honey, pour into the mixture and mix thoroughly until the consistency of porridge;
apply the mask on cleansed face for 10 minutes, avoiding the area around the eyes;
wash off with warm water.
Amazonian white clay mask Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque, Kiehl’s
White clay and aloe vera cleanse and soften the skin. Just 10 minutes – and your face is free from oily sheen.
Terms of Use
Cleanse your skin thoroughly before applying the mask.
Use glass or ceramic dishes to prepare homemade masks. When interacting with metal, kaolin loses some of its useful properties.
Dilute the powder with slightly warm water. Boiling water destroys the activity of white clay.
To avoid lumps, always add water to kaolin, not the other way around.
The consistency of the mask should resemble thick sour cream.
Apply immediately after mixing.
Usually a clay mask is left for 15-20 minutes, no longer.
Soak the dried mask, and then gently rinse off the face with warm water without soap.
Safety measures
Choose only proven ingredients for the mask.
Apply the mask only to cleansed skin.
Do not leave the clay mask on all night.