Black Clay Masks
Black clay - the most dense and rich in texture among similar ones, rich in magnesium, iron, calcium. It is a powder of dark (almost black) color with a dense oily texture and is often used as part of homemade face masks. The black clay mask can perform several functions simultaneously, including cleansing, disinfection and rejuvenation of the epidermis.
Properties
Black clay It has long established itself as an affordable and effective means of skin care, while it is absolutely suitable for any type of skin - from dry and problem to oily and age. Black clay has several properties due to which it is used not only in home, but also in professional care:
- Black clay saturated with a complex of useful microelements perfectly cleans the skin and pores, removes impurities from inside and from the surface of the epidermis.
- Its components enhance skin regeneration, what allows to achieve a uniform shade, to get rid of pigmentary educations and even uneven texture.
- It is used to care for oily and problem skin, décolleté and back area due to the possibility of regulating the production of skin sebum, the normalization of the latter process. Black clay has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The components of the powder dry the skin and fight acne, inflammation, acne.
- As part of a homemade mask, black clay can nourish the epidermis well with additional components, because it can enhance their "work".
- Black clay face masks shown for the care of oily and combination derm and are used at home up to 2 times a week.
- Home compounds based on this component help to get rid of cellulite by increasing cellular metabolism and regeneration processes
Rules of application
A black clay mask is necessary for skin care, no matter whether it was created by itself or acquired in a shop, when applying this product it is important to observe several conditions:
- Making a homemade mask based on black clay is reduced to the dilution of powder in warm boiled water. You can not use boiling or too hot water - this will save the product from valuable trace elements;
- It is recommended to apply a mask on the cleared face: Before the procedure, it is recommended to use a scrub or peeling, you can slightly steam your face
- It is necessary to distribute the finished composition on the massage lines, avoiding the thin area around the eyes and lips;
- The classic exposure time mask - 10-15 minutes. You should not overdo the composition, as soon as you feel tightness, immediately wash off the mask with warm water;
- After removing the composition, be sure to apply a moisturizing day or night cream..
- You can perform a similar procedure. Once every 7-10 days for normal and combination skin and up to 2 times for oily and problem dermis.
- Beauticians recommend doing these masks courses, that is, 7-10 weeks to use a mask, then take a break for 2-3 weeks.
- Do not leave the mask on the face for a long time, that is, until it is completely dry. It may dry out the skin.
Contraindications
Like any other cosmetic product, black clay has a number of contraindications and is not recommended for use in the following cases:
- With too dry, atopic skin, with rosacea and open inflammations;
- With intolerance to the components of the composition or allergies;
- With neurosis.
How to cook
A black powder clay mask is easy to prepare. - to obtain a classic composition, it is necessary to mix approximately equal amount of warm boiled water and clay. It is advisable to cook the mixture in a ceramic or glass container, mix with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Black clay combined with almost all known components to enrich its composition: it can add citrus essential oils to tone, tea tree or propolis for antibacterial and drying effect, jojoba oil or shi for moistening, activated carbon for cleansing.
Instead of water, you can use herbal decoctions as a base - chamomile to soothe and heal, rosehip to cleanse and velvety the skin, another liquid like milk for nourishment.
Mask Recipes
- Cleansing
Combined and oily skin need high-quality cleansing.: this will help the mask of black clay for the face based on calendula and lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together and leave on the face.
Excellent cleansing mask on the basis of black clay it turns out with absorbent carbon - add the crushed tablet to the powder dissolved in water.
Badyagi and black powder mask allows you to get rid of acne, posture, scars, it cleans pores well. The clay substance is prepared simply: mix the two powders in equal proportions and dilute them with water to a state of non-liquid slurry.
- Whitening
Mixed with water, black clay mixed with sour cream and milk, finely chopped parsley. Water can be completely excluded from such a mask or diluted with milk - this moment is not critical, because the most important - the parsley pulp has a whitening effect.
Green plant can be replaced with lemon juice - it also copes well with pigmentation and uneven skin tone due to the high concentration of citric acid.
- For oily and problem skin
Classic mask on the basis of fragrant saturated black powder is very simple: mix clay and warm water to obtain a non-liquid slurry, apply the composition to the face for a period of up to 15 minutes. The thinner the mask layer, the sooner it will dry, so it is recommended to apply the composition with a more dense layer (in no case can you wait for the mask to dry completely).
Get rid of acne will help the classic mask with the addition of extract series or infusion of this plant.
Ordinary water can be replaced with broth or add a few drops of essential oil of the train, tea tree, propolis, lemon to the prepared mixture.
- Against inflammation
Well removes inflammation and irritation maskbased on black clay and aloe juice, add a few drops of liquid honey (if you are not allergic to the component) and applesauce to the composition. Such a mask will not only moisturize the skin well, but will also give the epidermis a uniform shade, a pleasant healthy glow, and significantly reduce inflammation.
The following recipe: dissolve the gelatin in hot water and leave it to swell, mix the black clay with water and mix the two ready-made composition together.
Optionally, you can add a few drops of essential oil with anti-inflammatory effect - propolis, tea tree, lemon.
- Against acne
Dissolve black clay based on herbal decoction - rosehip, calendula or chamomile, add there a few drops of essential oil of tea tree, lemon, avocado.
Mix the water with apple cider vinegar 1: 1, add black clay and stir to obtain a gruel, add a few drops of tea tree extract.
This video presents another recipe. black clay masks for problem skin.
From L'Oreal
The product of a well-known brand cleans the skin well and fights the problem of enlarged pores. The black scrub mask effectively fights the cornified layer of cells - the epidermis, evens the complexion and provides a uniform texture. Red algae in its composition act as a powerful antioxidant and normalize the natural production of collagen, elastin, participate in the water and metabolic process of cells.
From cellulite
A homemade black clay cellulite mask will help reduce the appearance of an orange peel and noticeably even out the skin texture. Such a body mask can be used both in pure form (water + clay) and with the addition of components like essential oils (orange, lemon, cinnamon, green coffee and others) for enhanced cell work and their regeneration, honey, mustard, and red pepper. .
It is better to carry out a home mask against cellulite in a wrapping format - apply the prepared mixture on the skin and wrap it with cling film, wrap it with a towel on top and allow yourself to relax for 30-60 minutes.
Reviews
Black clay mask is especially appealing to women with problem and oily skin. - the dense texture of the composition dries inflammation well and fights excellently with black spots, comedones, dilated pores and uneven skin tone. Black clay age masks are also very popular - women notice a noticeable tightening effect from the use of the composition after 2-3 weeks of use, additional components like essential oils such as apricot kernel, hazelnut, shea, macadamia for simultaneous feeding allow to achieve the desired effect.
Especially black clay is relevant for use for the body - the composition is well struggling with cellulite due to the high content of trace elements and a rich formula. Black clay is often used in home wrapping, and its added advantage is the low price.