Clay mask: the benefits for a skin that shines!

In collaboration with L "Oréto Paris

  1. · Black clay mask: detoxifies the skin and brightens the complexion
  2. · Red clay mask: smoothes the skin and tightens pores
  3. · Green clay mask: purifies the skin and mattifies it
  4. · Clay multimasking: how to use the 3 masks according to the different areas of the face

A gesture not to be neglected in our beauty routine is to periodically make a face mask to deeply cleanse the skin of impurities, makeup residues and external agents, including smog and pollution. Correct facial cleansing is in fact essential to guarantee a healthy and radiant appearance to the skin. The clay, known for its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, is the ideal ingredient for a respectable face mask: it purifies the skin, smoothes it and regulates excess sebum, resulting, thanks to its astringent and rebalancing power , a real cure-all for even the fattest skin. There are different types of clay present in nature that can help us to show off a more beautiful and luminous facial skin, each of which has specific qualities and benefits: from green clay, strongly purifying, to the red one - perfect for the most sensitive skin - to the "black clay, with detox power. L" Oréal has thought of creating three masks using the different types of clay and combining them with other elements to enhance their effects and " detoxifying action Here is a mini guide on the "Pure clay" masks by L "Oréal Paris and their properties to choose the one that best suits your face!

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Black clay mask: detoxifies the skin and brightens the complexion

The black clay has a strong detox power, therefore it is perfect for effectively removing impurities, especially in the areas most prone to the formation of unpleasant blackheads. The addition of charcoal, with magnetic properties, then helps to illuminate the complexion, giving to the complexion a healthier and more uniform appearance.

Red clay mask: smoothes the skin and tightens pores

The red clay mask has a detoxifying and purifying action which, combined with the exfoliating properties of the red alga, helps to further refine the skin texture, also acting as a rebalancing. smoother and softer skin.

Green clay mask: purifies the skin and mattifies it

Green clay has excellent purifying properties, therefore it is ideal for deeply cleaning the skin and fighting blackheads and impurities, restoring a healthier and more luminous appearance. It also has a strong normalizing action, that is, it helps to regulate excess sebum. and to mattify the skin, also ensuring a more uniform and healthy complexion, as it reactivates the microcirculation and oxygenation of the skin tissues.

The addition of eucalyptus then enhances the purifying action, helping to make the skin softer and fresher.

Multimasking all "clay: how to use the 3 masks according to the different areas of the face

The three clay masks can also be used according to the different areas of the face. The skin of the face is not uniform in all its parts, but includes more delicate areas and more problematic areas that need a stronger action to way of a greater predisposition to the formation of blackheads and other impurities. This is why a combined action can enhance the purifying effect, acting in a deeper and more effective way according to the different areas.

  • the purifying green clay mask is more suitable for the most impure areas, such as nose and forehead, to effectively combat blackheads and regulate excess sebum, eliminating the unpleasant greasy effect.
  • The exfoliating mask with red clay, with a more delicate action, is instead perfect for the most sensitive parts - cheeks and cheekbones - and helps to purify and smooth the skin without attacking it, making it softer and narrowing the pores.
  • The detox mask with black clay is indicated for detoxifying and illuminating the chin, and can also be used for the T-zone, thanks to the effectiveness with which it fights impurities and blackheads.