Used since the dawn of time in pottery and cosmetics, red clay has many virtues. If in ancient Egypt it was used to concoct balms of beauty, it continues to enhance our cosmetics. 100% natural, it can be found pure in sachets, pharmacy, drugstore, in stores or on organic sites or specializing in dietetics. This deep red powder is used to brighten the complexion, to color makeup naturally or to absorb the excess of sebum from our skin or hair. It is its wealth of iron oxide that gives it the power to restore brightness to scrambled complexions. Red clay also reduces the redness of blotchy skin . Zoom on all its benefits and its uses in beauty.
Red clay alloyed with sensitive skin
Rich in trace elements and minerals, red clay is recommended for sensitive and fragile skin. It improves blood circulation and reduces redness. It soothes the pain of irritated skin, when used as a mask, balm or even poultice. It can be used pure, simply mixed with mineral water, which will make it swell, or mixed with a hydrosol. Red clay softens, cleanses, purifies, decongests and also has healing power. By exchanging minerals for toxins and impurities in our skin, it has a detox effect and remineralizes the skin. It gives a whip to the face and looks good . Very absorbent, it is perfect to matify the complexion and to unify it. Finally, as it stimulates blood circulation, it tones the skin and wakes up scrambled complexions.
What beauty uses for red clay?
- For the face: It is used in mask or poultice, with homemade recipes to preserve all the properties of the clay. You can also mix a little red clay with a neutral day cream to get a kind of tinted cream and good-looking effect. It can also be mixed with aqueous gels or emulsions and washing bases. As a mask, it fights against redness, tightens pores, matifies and gives radiance to the complexion.
- For the body: It is for its softening power that it solicits for the body. It is put in the water of his bath before slipping there. It improves circulation and leaves a velvety skin. Thanks to its ability to drain toxins, red clay is a good slimming ally. The thighs, hips, buttocks are rubbed with a scrub glove and red clay and then added to the bath water. It also helps firm the chest .
- For the hair: Perfect for the care of brown hair and red hair, the red clay gives them shine and suppleness. She also fights flat hair and gives vitality and volume. It also absorbs excess oil and will be ideal for fighting oily hair. It is used as a mask or it is added in its shampoo.
- In make-up: The red clay powder is an excellent natural dye for makeup, it is added for example to a powder to make a sun powder . As she matifies too, she will be perfect to concoct at home a tinted cream, a foundation. It is also used in blushers or eyeshadow.
Five beauty recipes made from red clay
- A glow mask with red clay
Mix two tablespoons of red clay with a tablespoon of bourbon geranium hydrolate to the spatula. When you get a homogeneous mixture, apply on your face. Leave for about five minutes, until the mask begins to dry, then rinse with clear water.
- A gentle exfoliation with red clay
Mix a tablespoon of almond powder with a tablespoon of red clay, rose water, a tablespoon of honey and two or three drops of an essential oil chosen according to your skin type. The tea tree is a safe bet! When you get a paste, apply by gently massaging your face. Leave for a few minutes and rinse. Be careful, when mixing, use only a wooden spoon or plastic, the metal could alter the properties of the clay.
- An anti-acne mask with red clay
With a wooden spoon, mix 5 teaspoons of red clay, 2 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin, 3 teaspoons of lavender hydrosol and 5 drops of lemon essential oil. Add 5 drops of grapefruit seed extract for preservation. Apply this anti-imperfection mask once or twice a week. Leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
- A mask for the hair
Mix two tablespoons of red clay with an egg yolk and a little mineral water. About 20 minutes before your gentle shampoo, apply this mixture on your hair.
- A good-looking mask
In a bowl, mix 2 scoops of red clay and 20 drops of borage vegetable oil, then gradually add blueberry hydrosol until you obtain a creamy paste. Apply the mask on your face and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse.
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