White clay (kaolin) 100 g

White clay is an ideal sorbent for the skin

Kaolin is a white clay that is named after the town of Kaolin, located in China. In this town, huge deposits of the product, consisting of small particles, were found. Due to this structure, the product is able to absorb toxins, slags and heavy metals harmful to the body, so it is used in various production areas.

Characteristics of the component and peculiarities of use

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, protect from direct sunlight.

Features of kaolin application

The whitening properties of kaolin are used in the creation of natural toothpastes and gum. Kaolin disinfects the oral cavity, whitens tooth enamel, removes tartar. It is advisable to add a little clay to toothpowder or toothpaste to get a whitening effect without the use of potent agents.

The main constituent of clay is kaolinite. Clay is rich in silica, it also contains a sufficient amount of other important minerals: zinc, potassium, iron, aluminum and others. Thanks to this composition, white clay helps to get rid of many dermatological problems. When medicine was not yet fully developed, people used compresses of this clay to accelerate the healing of wounds and restore the skin.

Cosmetic properties of white clay

The main property of the product is to clean and slightly dry the skin. Clay sucks up excess sebum and sweat secretions, removing dirt and dust that remain in the layers of the epidermis even after bathing. Another valuable property of the product is its ability to regenerate skin damage. Kaolin absorbs fat and dirt from the skin, fills the dermis with minerals and vitamins, accelerates metabolism, regulates the secretion of sebaceous glands.

Use in cosmetics

White clay is used not only for oily skin, but also added to baby powder, ointments and toothpastes. Kaolin is effective for healing scratches, diaper rash in children, so it is used to create creams, powders and other children's products. Manufacturers of decorative products add kaolin to powders and other mineral cosmetics.

Kaolin is used in beauty salons for cleansing procedures: the clay helps to thoroughly clean the skin pores before mud, paraffin or other wraps. Many women use kaolin to create face masks to improve the respiration of skin cells. However, making such masks should not be done by those who suffer from acne or have dry skin, but for owners of oily skin, such a mask will be useful.

Hair care

Clay strengthens dry and thin hair, so shampoos, which contain kaolin, eliminate dandruff and various scalp diseases. On the basis of white clay, cosmetics for adults and children are made:

• Means for sun protection.
• Baby powder.
• Shampoos against dandruff.
• Face masks.
• Toothpastes.
• Ointments for burns and cuts.

To make a mask for the face, to obtain a solution, clay should be diluted with water or milk to the state of liquid dough. The mask is applied for 10-15 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.

Handmade cosmetics recipes and reviews

If you are new to cream making - making your own right recipe is very difficult. And in this we are ready to help you. Go to youtube channel Cosmetic Kitchen Beurre, where we have already developed many recipes for handmade cosmetics and share the technology of making cosmetics with your own hands. And also go to the Blog from Beurre, where we share useful information about creating the right natural cosmetics.