Mineral Clay
Mineral clay
This product comes in a screw lid tin and you need to add some hydration (water, yogurt, floral water, milk, tea etc) to make it into a paste and apply on your face for a deep skin cleansing.
Mineral clays have the power to draw out impurities from the skin and you can finish your cleansing routine by applying a gentle scrub and a moisturizer.
How to Use:
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of clay with 1/2 teaspoon of a liquid of your choice. Mix well and add more liquid if necessary to reach a paste. Apply on your face with your fingers or a makeup brush.
Leave on for 15 minutes and you will see the clay dry on your face. Remove with clean, warm water.
For dry skin: We recommend a few drops of vegetable oil (such as rosehip, jojoba, sweet almond oil) with your clay/liquid mix as the clay has very drying properties.
Wash as above.
Types of clay:
Purple coloured clay is mined in Brazil and has naturally occurring copper, selenium, magnesium, zinc and manganese that helps the skin's nutrition and maintain the skin's health. These Brazilian clays are prepared specifically for the cosmetic industry. With its detoxifying and absorbent properties,
Bentonite Clay (also known as Montmorillonite) is clay from naturally occurring volcanic ash sediments and contains over 70 trace Minerals. This Clay is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. The largest and most active deposits come from Wyoming and Montana. This product is Sodium Bentonite from Wyoming.
Pink Cosmetic Clay (also known as French Pink Clay) contains iron oxide, silica and trace elements. It has a softening and toning effect on the skin making it ideal for all skin types and particularly for sensitive and mature skins.
Green Cosmetic Clay (also known as French Green Clay) is the most absorbent of the coloured clays. Used for face masks, it draws out impurities, cleanses the skin and helps to normalise sebum production. It is suitable for all skin types but particularly useful for oily skin types and acne-prone skins. Green Clay will also assist with tissue repair and calm inflammation.
Kaolin Clay (White) is one of the most commonly available and versatile cosmetic clays and is also the mildest. Has a gentle nature, good mineral content and absorbent properties. It is recommended for sensitive, dry and mature skin types.
Red clay is mostly used for normal skin. Due to its colour, it can stain fabric and carpets and the skin might have a reddish tone for a while after use.
Yellow Clay is mild and helps to draw oil and impurities out of the skin while releasing essential minerals back into the skin.