Green clay Ecocert 50 g

Green purified cosmetic clay for face, body and hair

French green clay has a high degree of purification, very fine fraction and Ecocert certification, which allows it to be used in natural cosmetics. Green clay contains: magnesium, calcium, silver, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, copper, cobalt, molybdenum. The color of green clay is due to its rich microelement 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.

Component characteristics and application features

Synonyms: Green clay (English), Argile verte (French), Grüner Ton (German)

Appearance: fine powder of pale green color

Composition: Illite: 80% ±10

CAS #: 12173-60-3

pH: 8-9

Particle size: 90% < 150 μm / 100% < 200 μm

Guaranteed absence of heavy metals: Pb < 20 ppm, As < 17 ppm, Cd < 0,5 ppm, Hg < 0,05 ppm.

Solubility: dispersed in the base or mixed with water

Dosage: up to 100%

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

Cosmetic features of the product

This clay has found wide application in cosmetology and is one of the best skin care products. Its cosmetic properties are characteristic due to its rich chemical composition, especially the presence of silver, which ensures regular launches of metabolic processes in the cell, prevents its aging and improves the health of hair and nails. It contains several elements that act independently, unlike other clays, in which the elements are combined and complement each other, this helps to restore the skin's hydrobalance.

Green clay has remarkable absorbent properties, softens and cleanses the skin of the face, relieves irritation, has a drying effect. At the same time, it gives special softness and velvetiness to the skin and works as a soft peeling, its texture allows complete absorption of toxins, easily and completely removes fat and dirt from the skin. This feature makes it extremely useful primarily for oily and combination skin of the face and head, helps to narrow pores, improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands 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, also improves the appearance of the skin, its toning, smoothes wrinkles and relieves swelling.

Green clay masks perfectly cleanse the pores of the face, eliminate oily shine, have a drying and tightening effect, help to maintain youth and beauty for many years. When caring for the face at home, green clay can be mixed with other clay, for example, with white.

Standard recipe for clay mask (amount for face)

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

How to make a mask from 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 to the face, neck and décolleté area. Leave it on for 10-15 min. Preferably do not allow the mask to dry on your face. You can spray your face with an atomiser or cover it with wet gauze.
• Rinse the mask off with water. Apply moisturising cream.

In what cosmetics clays are used

Facial cosmetics

Cosmetic clay is used in facial mask formulas, in solid or liquid facial soaps, in facial tissue masks. It provides deep cleansing action, absorbs excess sebum, oxygenates and revitalises the skin, and stimulates cell regeneration. Recommended dosages:

• face masks 5-50%
• facial tissue masks 3-7%
• solid soap 3-7%
• liquid soap 5-20%.

Hair care

Cosmetic clay is used in the formulas of liquid, dry and solid shampoos, as well as in hair masks. It provides deep cleansing action, absorbs excess sebum, oxygenates and revitalises the scalp, stimulates cell regeneration (against dandruff). Green clay, white clay and russul are particularly effective in hair care. Recommended dosages:

• dry powder shampoo 30-50%
• dry spray shampoo 3-5%
• solid shampoo 3-5%
• liquid shampoo 5-20%
• hair masks 5-20%.
   

Oral care

Cosmetic clay is used in natural toothpaste formulas. It provides cleansing action, restores neutral pH, heals, soothes inflamed gums and prevents bleeding gums, keeps fresh breath. Green and white clay are particularly effective in oral care. Recommended dosage: 30-50%.
 

Natural deodorants

Cosmetic clay is used in the formulas of natural deodorants. It ensures the preservation of freshness by neutralising odours. Green and white clay are particularly effective in deodorants. Recommended dosages: 

• roller deodorants 1,5-5%
• deodorant sprays 1,5-5%
• stick deodorants 3-7%
• powder deodorants for feet 30-50%.
   

Spa Welness treatments

Cosmetic clay is used in the formulas of SPA cosmetics for face, body and hair, e.g. face masks, body wraps, bath salts. It heals, reduces inflammation and has a relaxing effect. Green, blue and red clay are particularly effective in Spa&Welness cosmetics. Recommended dosages: 

• face masks 5-50%
• body wraps 30-50%
• bath salts 3-7%
• powder deodorants for feet 30-50%. to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and make the skin fresher and healthier. 

Handmade cosmetics recipes, formulas and reviews

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