Benefits to soil up your face with clay

• Posted by Nandini Devi February 20, 2015 - Filed in Health - ##Types of clay  ##Multani mitti  - 1,704 views

  

  Benefits to  soil up your face with clay

  Clay is an earthy composition of minerals coming from the volcanic rocks, has serve up as the great healing agent for beauty and for health. Different type of clays are used to resolve and treat the skin with its purifying properties. Here are different types of clay that one should know:

   

  Types of clay

   

  Kaolin

  Kaolin, or China clay in the white variety, is often used in face masks as it controls excess sebum production. It is high in calcium, silicon, magnesium and is a safe option for those with sensitive skin. Looking for soothing remedies for sensitive skin? Try these.

   

  French clay

  French green clay is another option for face masks. This is filled with volcanic matter and minerals that benefit healthy skin. It helps moisturise dry and rough skin, tightens pores, tones it and eliminates dead skin cells and dirt. Here are some remedies that absolutely work for dry skin.

   

  Moroccan rhassoul clay

  This red textured clay is iron rich and has antimicrobial properties that make it exceptional for detoxifying the skin. It’s great for improving skin’s elasticity, controlling and doing away with excess oil, sebum and works on a healthy and glowing skin. Don’t miss out on these 10 ways to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

   

  Bentonite

  Bentonite or montmorillonite is a fine volcanic ash. This type of clay comes with iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium and is known for its ‘toxin removal’ activity. Bentonite is useful in reducing the chances of acne, blemishes, redness, dermatitis, eczema as it cleanses the bacteria clogged in the pores.

   

  Fuller’s earth or Multani mitti

  Fuller’s earth or multani mitti is the traditional form of clay used commonly for the skincare and beauty. It is frequently used to fight with acne problems as it absorbs an excess oil and cleanses the skin from the dead skin cells. These properties make it beneficial for an oily skin. Here is how fuller’s earth or multani mitti is used for all your skin problems.

   

  Clay gel for burns and rashes

  Steps

  • Take 2 cups of water with 1 cup of clay powder.

  • Mix these ingredients well and apply onto an affected area.

  • Rinse it off before it dries up completely

   

  Detoxifying bath soak

  Steps

  • Mix in with clay powder  in your bath tub.

  • To soak in only your feet, take a bucket with the warm water and mix 3 tablespoons of dry clay powder of your preferred choice.

  • Put your feet in for not more than thirty minutes. Prep for foot spa at home.  Here is how.

   

  Facial clay mask

  Steps

  • Take the bowl with some water and preferably some bentonite clay.

  • One can also mix a few drops of your choice of essential oils be it lavender, chamomile, geranium,    lemon, orange.

  • Apply gently and leave it on for about 20 minutes.