Green clay 100 g

Green cosmetic clay for face, body and hair

Green clay contains: magnesium, calcium, silver, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, copper, cobalt, molybdenum. The color of green clay due to its rich trace element composition (especially high silver content), which ensures the normal course of metabolic processes in the cell, prevents its aging, strengthens the epithelium, hair and nails.

Characteristics of the component and features of use

Appearance: a coarse powder of dark green color.

Dosage: up to 100%

Solubility: dispersed in the base or mixed with water.

Storage: long-term storage is recommended in a dark place at temperatures up to 25 °C, protected from direct sunlight.

Cosmetic features of green clay

In cosmetology, this clay has found a wide application and is one of the best means for skin care. It can be the basis for cosmetic products, and is also used in the form of masks, compresses, wraps and baths with aromatic oils, herbal decoctions, olive oil and other ingredients that were popular even in the era of Cleopatra.

Its cosmetic properties are characteristic because of its rich chemical composition, especially the presence of silver, which ensures the regular triggering of metabolic processes in the cell, prevents aging and improves the health of hair and nails. It contains several elements that act independently, unlike other clays in which the elements combine and complement each other, this helps to restore the skin's hydrobalance.

Green clay has remarkable absorbent properties, it softens and cleanses facial skin, relieves irritation and has a drying effect. At the same time it gives a special softness and velvety feel to the skin and works as a mild exfoliation, its texture allows complete absorption of toxins, easily and completely removing grease and dirt from the skin. This feature makes it extremely useful especially for oily and mixed skin on the face and scalp, it helps to narrow pores, improves sebum function and tones.

Green clay is an ideal remedy for dandruff. It improves blood flow to the surface of the skin and brings enough nutrients to it, it also improves the appearance of the skin, its toning, smooths wrinkles and relieves swelling.

Green clay is similar to blue and white clay in its effects on the skin, so you can apply masks from it using recipes for white clay.
Masks of green clay perfectly cleanse the pores of the face, eliminate greasy shine, have drying and tightening effect, contribute to the preservation of youth and beauty for many years. When caring for the face at home, green clay can be mixed with other clay, such as white clay.

Standard clay mask recipe (amount for face)

• green and white clay 2 tsp.
• water (or hydrolat) 4-5 tsp. (or vary yourself to the state of thick sour cream)
• favorite base oil as desired 1 tsp.
• essential oils as desired or your problem 3-4 drops.

How to make a mask of clay

• Take clay (or a mixture of different clays). Pour into a suitable container.
• Add water (or hydrolat) until the consistency of thick sour cream.
• Add base oil and essential oil and stir thoroughly.
• Apply a thick layer on the face, neck and décolleté area. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. It is desirable not to allow the mask to dry on the face. You can spray your face with an atomizer or cover it with wet gauze.
• Rinse off the mask with water. Apply moisturizing cream.

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