Green clay mask: how to make it at home and take advantage of its benefits
Green clay is a mineral in nature, but given its detoxifying and purifying properties, it is often used as an ingredient for many cosmetics dedicated to the face, body and hair. In addition to being present in creams and masks, green clay can be also buy in pure form, as a powder to be mixed wisely with other ingredients to obtain a personalized mask.
Before proceeding though, if your hair is dry and brittle, we have a tip for you, you can find it in this video.
DIY green clay mask
Do you like to skewer to create tailor-made cosmetics for you? Well, you can also do it with green clay: nothing simpler!
Just combine powdered green clay in a bowl with lukewarm water until you get a homogeneous mixture. To enhance the benefits of the mask, you can add amla powder or nettle powder.
Amla, a powder extracted from an Indian plant that you find in herbal medicine, is a powerful regenerator suitable for skin and hair. How does it work? It brightens the complexion and purifies, gives light to the hair, prevents hair loss and fights dandruff. Nettle powder, on the other hand, is ideal for fortifying hair.
How often should the green clay mask be applied? Once a week it is ideal for both face and hair.
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10 recipes for green clay masks
1. BASIC MASK
1 glass of green clay
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil (or alternatively EVO oil)
1/2 glass of water
In a cup containing mineral water, dissolve the honey, add the oil, homogenize everything, then gradually add 1 glass of clay, continue stirring vigorously until you obtain a smooth and shiny cream.
2. MASK FOR NORMAL SKIN
Add half a teaspoon of wheat germ oil to the base mask and mix everything together.
If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil.
Keep on for 10 minutes.
3. MASK FOR DRY SKIN
To the basic mask add 2 tablespoons of mallow leaf infusion, a few drops of borage oil and mix everything.
If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil.
Keep on for 5 minutes.
- Green clay
- honey
- sweet almond oil
- water
4. MASK FOR OILY SKIN
Add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon or grapefruit juice to the basic green clay mask and mix. Add 1 to 3 drops of lemon essential oil to taste.
Hold for 10 minutes.
5. REINFORCING HAIR MASK
To the base mask add 4 tablespoons of horsetail infusion and mix everything. If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of geranium essential oil.
Hold for 10 minutes.
Apply the mask to wet hair, making sure that the clay soaks both hair and scalp well: then cover with a cap. After 10 minutes, rinse with hot water and shampoo if desired.
6. BREAST MASK
To the basic mask add 2 tablespoons of infusion of sage leaves or rose petals and mix everything.
If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of rose essential oil.
Application time from 10 to 20 minutes.
7. FIRMING MASK FOR THE BUTTOCKS
To the basic green clay mask add 2 tablespoons of fresh apple juice, 1 teaspoon of grapeseed oil and mix everything.
If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of rosemary essential oil.
Application time from 10 to 20 minutes.
8. DEFLATING BELLY MASK
To the base mask add 2 tablespoons of castor oil and mixture.
If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of anise essential oil or fennel essential oil.
Application time from 10 to 20 minutes.
9. RELAXING BACK MASK
To the basic mask add 2 tablespoons of infusion of arnica flowers and leaves, then mix.
If you like, you can add 1 to 3 drops of thyme essential oil.
Application time from 15 to 20 minutes.
10. MASK FOR THE COSMETIC TREATMENT OF CELLULITE
Add 1 teaspoon of sweet orange essential oil to the base mask with green clay and homogenize everything.
Application time from 10 to 20 minutes.
The benefits of the green clay mask for the skin
Green clay is a real panacea for those who suffer from impurities and have mixed, oily or acne skin. Among the main actions it performs on the skin, the most famous is purifying, but it is also remineralizing, regenerating, detoxifying, in short. a fabulous and above all natural cure!
To recap, here are all the benefits of a green clay mask:
- regulates sebum secretion
- helps fight acne
- eliminates blackheads
- reduces the shiny skin effect
- narrows the pores
- helps healing
How is the green clay mask applied?
When you decide to apply the green clay mask on your face, first you have to moisten your face and apply the product in abundant quantities so that it does not dry out immediately and begins to pull the skin.
At this point wait about 10/15 minutes and then begin to rinse with warm water: you do not have to wait for the mask to be completely dry.
Contrary to popular belief, the mask should not be kept on for too long, even if you have oily skin, as it could irritate it.
Do you want a tip? Add a little honey to the product to keep the mask moist for longer. At the end of the treatment, apply a moisturizer to help restore the hydrolipidic film of the skin that will have been affected by the mask.
Green clay mask as a hair treatment
The green clay mask is recommended and also works well on the hair. How does it work?
- It purifies and balances the scalp, so it's great for those with oily hair.
- Calms the itching caused by dermatitis or dry dandruff and leaves a feeling of freshness all over the skin.
Let's recap: here are all the benefits of the green clay mask for hair:
- fights dandruff
- purifies the scalp
- regulates sebum secretion
How to apply the mask? You can apply it to both dry and wet hair. Spread the mixture first on the scalp, massaging it and finally on the lengths, so as to make a light scrub. Use the mask as a shampoo, rinse well and complete the treatment with a nourishing conditioner or mask.
Green, white and pink clay, what's the difference?
Green clay is naturally rich in minerals and trace elements. There are different types, such as ventilated green clay, one of the most used in the cosmetic field. Green clay is not the only one, there are also other types of clay that perform different functions. Let's see which ones.
- Green clay is recommended for oily skin, with acne and dilated pores. It is richer in minerals and has a greater rebalancing action.
- White clay (or kaolin), on the other hand, is less aggressive and is recommended for those with sensitive skin, as it helps eliminate toxins and dead skin cells, preventing aging.
- Finally, the pink clay comes from a mixture of green clay and white clay and inherits its properties. The pink color is due to the presence of iron. Its use is particularly suitable for skin suffering from couperose and redness. It acts on the complexion of the skin with a calming and revitalizing action.
