Clay has been used for centuries for cosmetic use and are present in many traditional beauty regimens.
Clay has several cosmetic and therapeutic properties: anti aging, antioxidant, drying, astringent, reconstructive, antiseptic and detoxifying among others. They can be applied to the face, body and even hair. In the latter case, it controls oiliness scalp.
They also can be used as a 100% natural colorant for soaps and lotions.
Some of the most popular uses are:
facial and body masks and scrubs
soap making
balms to alleviate skin and scalp issues
body wraps
bath salts
body powders
toothpaste
Cosmetic clay are made up of different mineral contents and each clay type has a different effect on the skin. Regular use of clay facials will remove dead skin cells, improve circulation to the skin, remove debris from the pores and bring about a smooth healthy glow. Each clay has the ability to absorb toxins from the skin but they differ in their level of absorption.
Amazonian White Clay
It contains the highest percentage of aluminum and its pH is very close to that of the skin. Because it is rich in silicon and mineral salts, it stimulates collagen production, leaving the skin firmer and younger. It has a lightening and smoothing action, being excellent for softening blemishes and removing excess oil from the skin without drying it out.
White Clay Mask is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and dehydrated skin.
Pink Clay - is a mix of the red and white clay (it occurs naturally).
Vitalizes the skin, restores natural luminosity (brightness and vigor), improves the skin's elasticity and helps to soften dark circles. As it is soft, it can be used on delicate skin. The frequent application of the pink clay face mask may reduce skin blemishes, leaving it more even and with more vitality.
It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and delicate skin.
The Red Clay
Rich in iron oxide and copper, red clay stimulates collagen formation, preventing the skin from becoming thin, dry and inelastic. It has an anti-aging effect: tensor and fine lines reducer.
It helps controlling oily skin.
Suitable for body use, to clean completely and deeply the skin, it is also used on the treatment of localized fat and cellulite.
Suitable for all skin types, works well for oily and mature skin, great for body masks.
The Black Clay is used for health and aesthetic treatments.
Due to its mineral composition it has stimulating, antiseptic, anti-toxic and astringent properties.
Black clay may contribute to the detoxification of the skin and pores and help to balance excess oil.
It has a rejuvenating and toning effect on the skin, activates collagen production, stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation and reduces wrinkles, blemishes and expression lines.
Black Clay Mask is suitable for detoxing and anti-aging face or body masks.
Yellow Clay
Rich in silicon dioxide, a catalyst for the formation of skin collagen, it helps to combat and slow down the skin aging process.
It helps reduce inflammation, improves the elasticity and blood circulation of the skin. Its remineralizing action is excellent for removing excess oil and reducing blackheads.
Yellow Clay Mask is suitable for all skin types, including mature, tired and oily skin.
Green Clay
It has the greatest diversity in mineral elements.
It is suitable for normal to oily skin, has tonic, astringent and stimulating actions.
In acneic skin it helps to control excessive oiliness, making the skin more homogeneous and balanced, researches show that is has emollient, antiseptic, antibacterial, analgesic and healing properties. It is usedon thetreatment of localized fat and reduction of cellulite.
Green Clay Mask is suitable for combination, oily and acne prone skin. It is used for body masks, wraps and scrubs.
Purple Clay
Because it is rich in magnesium and other minerals, it contributes to the formation of collagen, which is essential to keep the skin looking younger, improves muscle tone, texture and skin firmness. Its rejuvenating, detoxifying and tensing effect leaves the skin beautiful, fresh and renewed.
Purple Clay is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and tired skin.
Grey Clay
This clay is recommended for oily skin and for helping the reduction of dark spots.
The pH of this clay is the most alkaline of all clays, so it works well on oily skin, with acne and blackheads. The exfoliating effect of gray clay is able to eliminate blackheads, fight pimples and control oiliness. In addition, it is also an ally against premature aging due to its antioxidant action and improves skin sagging.
It can be used on extremely oily scalps.
Gray Clay is suitable for oily skin and hyperpigmentation.
My oils and butters are are wild harvested, grown naturally in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest without any pesticides, they are fair traded and sustainable resources. Product for cosmetic use only, not suited for human consumption! substances, such as pathogenic microorganisms. This product does not contain TSE/BSE contamination.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes, do not ingest. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water, call physician if irritation persists. Keep out of reach of children.
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