Find out the features of using pink clay for facial skin care, its beneficial properties and contraindications. There are several types of clay that are now quite successfully used in the cosmetic field and help to provide high-quality and complete skin care.
This natural product contains a wide variety of nutrients, trace elements, salts, vitamins. Due to its unique composition, clay is ideal for healing, because the valuable substances it contains are easily absorbed by the human body. That is why most types of clay are widely used in face and body skin care. For healing and caring for different types of epidermis, it is recommended to use cosmetic pink clay.
Pink clay: composition
Pink clay is not always found in its pure form under natural conditions, since to obtain it, two natural components are mixed in certain proportions - white and red clay.
Due to its unique composition, pink clay has many beneficial properties:
- From red clay, pink has inherited a lot of useful qualities - it is recommended to use it for the care of sensitive, dry skin, as well as in the presence of a tendency to allergies. This type of clay contains copper and iron oxide, so it has a red tint. Masks containing pink clay soothe dehydrated and irritated skin, eliminate signs of inflammation and flaking, and quickly relieve itching. Red cosmetic clay is widely used for the care of aging, dehydrated, dull and toned skin. This product provides effective hydration, restores firmness and elasticity to the epidermis, quickly removes age spots and infiltrates. Thanks to the addition of cosmetic clay to the composition of cosmetics, the process of blood microcirculation is improved, the cells are supplied with oxygen, and the elasticity of capillaries and blood vessels increases.
- From kaolin or white clay, pink inherited the following positive qualities - it has an effective effect on all types of skin, the metabolic process in the tissues is normalized, edema is removed, elasticity returns and the work of the sebaceous glands is improved. Kaolin effectively cleanses contaminated skin, whitens its surface, tightens enlarged pores, dries out the epidermis. White clay helps to correct the oval of the face, thanks to its regular use, the skin acquires a fresh and healthy complexion. By its structure, white clay is a very fine exfoliant, which is considered indispensable for the care of oily skin, with a tendency to acne. The main distinguishing feature from other natural abrasives is that it is allowed to be used in the presence of inflammatory skin lesions. White clay destroys various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other types of harmful microorganisms, providing full vital activity of healthy cells of the epidermis. This product is chemically inert, that is, it has a mild enveloping effect, but it is not absorbed into the bloodstream.
Thanks to this unique combination, the resulting product (pink clay) has a lot of useful properties and unique natural elements. Pink clay contains iron oxide, aluminum, silicon, calcium, magnesium and potassium. These substances have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, therefore this type of clay helps to get rid of skin rashes and acne, normalizes the acid-base balance of the skin, stabilizes the processes of regeneration of skin cells, improves the work of blood vessels, increases the production of collagen by the human body.
Pink clay: beneficial properties
The main distinguishing feature of pink clay is its delicate texture and unique composition. Professional cosmetologists claim that this type of clay is distinguished by its delicacy, therefore it is ideal for the care of sensitive skin and those with a tendency to allergies.
Pink clay is becoming an indispensable tool for facial skin care, as it has a lot of useful qualities:
- It turns out to be gentle skin care, because pink clay is a delicate and gentle peeling, it causes a stimulating effect on the process of cell renewal and subsequent tissue regeneration. At the same time, it also acts as a natural absorbent, quickly absorbing all waste products of the epidermis, including excess sebum, dead cells, toxins and dirt.
- Cosmetic products for the face, which include pink clay, have a softening effect, the condition of inflamed and irritated skin is normalized, acne is cured, existing damage to the epidermis is healed, inflammation is effectively dried.
- With the regular use of cosmetic pink clay, the problem of enlarged pores is solved, but they not only narrow, but also get cleaned of excess sebum, dirt and dust, and tissue cells are renewed. This product helps not only remove blackheads and cleanse the skin, but also even out skin tone.
- With the help of clay masks, wrinkles are quickly removed, effective skin rejuvenation is carried out, and contours are tightened. The epidermis is softened, wrinkles are quickly smoothed, the skin is refreshed, looks rested and healthy.
- Pink clay has nourishing and cleansing properties, therefore, as a result of its regular use, the skin becomes matte, velvety, firmness and elasticity return.
Using pink clay for facial skin care
This natural product is very easy to use for facial skin care. With the addition of pink clay, you can make various masks at home on your own.
Pink clay will help to quickly get rid of various problems associated with the condition of the epidermis, the greatest effect is on dull and tired skin, including young, removing any type of rashes.
Face masks with the addition of pink cosmetic clay are one of the most effective and help to normalize the skin condition, eliminating various types of rashes, age spots, acne, infiltrates, evening out tone, improving color, increasing the elasticity and elasticity of the epidermis several times.
In order for the pink clay used to prepare a variety of masks to be beneficial, you need to learn how to use it correctly. Pink cosmetic clay is a light pink powder with a slight yellow tint. Dilute this product only with cool water and mix thoroughly until all the lumps are completely dissolved, and a mass of uniform consistency is obtained.
In order for the skin to get the maximum benefit, one rule must be observed - the dissolved clay should resemble thick sour cream. A mask that is too thin can run off the face, so you can add a little more clay powder to its composition. A very thick mask will quickly harden and tighten the skin ahead of time. It is important to remember that for the preparation of masks with the addition of pink clay, it is strictly forbidden to use metal dishes, as well as iron mixing tools. The fact is that the salt and minerals of pink clay can enter into a chemical reaction with the metal, which significantly reduces the useful qualities of the mask. The ideal option would be to use a glass, ceramic, plastic, wood or enamel container and spatula.
The active mixture is applied to the previously cleansed skin of the face in a not very thin layer and is evenly distributed. Clay has the ability to absorb excess moisture and has a mild drying effect. That is why it is not recommended to apply the mask to the area around the eyes and lips.
Clay is a rather heavy material, which can dry if it is in an upright position, but at the same time fix the skin in a saggy state. That is why, during the distribution of the mask, you need to take a horizontal position and stay in it until the clay completely hardens, covering your face with a damp cloth, while it is important to completely relax.
If a mask with pink clay will be used for oily skin, then the duration of its effect may be 20 minutes, for a combination and normal type - 15 minutes or more. The duration of the mask for dehydrated, sensitive and dry skin is about 5-8 minutes. During this time, the mask should dry well, which is why the face is first moistened with warm water. As soon as the active composition softens well, you need to very carefully and carefully remove it with a damp cloth or just wash yourself with warm water. At the end of the procedure, the skin is rinsed with cool water and any moisturizer is applied.
Masks containing pink clay can be applied 1-2 times a week, and for dry skin, just once will be enough.
Folk recipes with pink cosmetic clay for the face
To remove impurities and inflammations, to conduct a wellness course for the skin of the face, to return it to a radiant and fresh look, it is necessary to regularly apply a variety of cosmetic masks, which include pink clay. Taking into account the set of active ingredients, you can choose the perfect product for different skin types.
For sensitive skin
To dilute clay, it is recommended to use not water, but decoctions of medicinal herbs, kefir, milk, oil emulsions, add a few drops of essential and vegetable oils, honey or egg yolk.
For oily skin
To improve the condition of the skin, which tends to be oily, you can use the following recipe - take chamomile flowers (1 tsp), boiling water (150 g), pink clay (2 tbsp), calendula infusion.
First, the calendula is poured with boiling water and left for a while until the liquid has completely cooled down, then it is filtered. Pink clay is poured into the broth and stirred well so that no lumps appear, at the end a couple of drops of tea tree oil and grapefruit are introduced.
For combination to normal skin
Pink clay (1, 5 tbsp. L) is diluted with a small amount of water, mixes well. Then honey (1 tsp) and ylang-ylang oil (2-3 drops) are introduced.
Pink clay has a lot of positive qualities and is ideal for caring for different types of skin. The desired result can be achieved only with the regular use of this natural remedy and positive changes will not take long.
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