There are many different natural products used to maintain beauty and health. Blue clay occupies a special place among simple and accessible means. It was widely spread due to the availability of substances useful for human beings, which allowed using the product to improve the body from inside and outside. It is used in the manufacture of many cosmetic and medical products, but in addition, simple means are made from it independently.
Properties and application of blue clay
The ability to use at any age, the lack of contraindications, the presence of a huge number of minerals, acids and vitamins made clay one of the most common means in folk medicine.
It is worth noting the following properties of blue clay:
- Internal application of clay helps to normalize metabolic processes. It allows you to remove toxins , excess fluid and remove puffiness and raise the tone of the body as a whole.
- Bathing with the addition of this component is effective in cellulite, in the fight against muscle and joint pain. In addition, this procedure helps to rejuvenate and smooth the surface of the skin.
- Blue clay is known for its benefit to the face. After its application, the skin becomes smooth and velvety, pimples and other imperfections leave, wrinkles are smoothed out.
- Clay is known for its antiseptic properties. It is applied to the skin areas affected by burns, herpes or fungus.
- Also this product is widely used in hair treatment. The preparations prepared on its basis tonify the skin, normalize the blood flow.
Mask of blue clay for face
Purify the skin, saturate it with nutrients and give a healthy appearance will help the following remedy.
Ingredients:
- blue clay - 2 tablespoons;
- mineral non-carbonated water - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- essential oil of tea tree - 2-3 drops.
Preparation and use
The clay is poured with mineral water. Leave for a quarter of an hour. After that, everything is mixed so that no lumps remain. Finally, a couple of drops of tea tree ethers are added to the mixture. The mask is left for twenty minutes, rinsed with plain water, and the skin is lubricated with cream.
Mask for hair from blue clay
To strengthen hair, activate hair growth advise to apply clay composition.
Ingredients:
- blue clay - 3 tbsp. spoons;
- water - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- egg yolk of chicken eggs - 1 piece;
- honey - 1 teaspoon;
- butter - 1 teaspoon;
- lemon juice - 1 teaspoon.
Preparation and use
Clay is diluted with water, achieving a creamy texture. The resulting product is ground with egg yolk, honey, butter and lemon juice. The mixture is rubbed into the scalp and spread over the locks. The head is wrapped in polyethylene and wrapped with a towel. Rinse hair with plain water.