Black clay for the face ▶ Properties and benefits of the mask ▶ Use at home

Black clay is oilier and denser than other types of cosmetic clay formulations. It is widely used in cosmetology as a skin and hair care product; face masks based on it not only slow down the aging of the skin, but also eliminate noticeable defects.

Black clay for the face is used to get rid of acne and inflammatory formations, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, strengthen and heal the epidermis.

Properties and principle of operation

The benefits of black clay for the skin are due to the rich content of mineral elements. It contains potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are important for the epidermis.

Expert opinion

Anastasia Zaslavskaya

Dermatologist, cosmetologist

The silicon present in clay helps cleanse the upper layers of the skin from toxic accumulations, thereby accelerating the processes of cellular regeneration and rejuvenating the epidermal tissue. And radium and zinc slow down cellular processes that lead to senile changes in the skin and the appearance of facial folds.

Natural material helps get rid of many dermatological problems. Some of the beneficial properties of black clay include:

suppression of inflammation;
preventing the reappearance of inflammatory formations;
intensive cleansing of skin pores;
accelerating the healing of scratches and other injuries;
narrowing of pores;
destruction of pathogenic microflora;
strengthening skin immunity;
increasing skin tone;
tightening the facial contour;
improving facial tone, giving a pleasant matte finish;
elimination of excess pigmentation;
control of the secretory work of the sebaceous glands;
strengthening collagen synthesis.

To care for your facial skin, you can use both a regular and a scrub mask based on black clay. The usual composition is intended to cleanse the skin of toxic accumulations, narrow pores, and normalize metabolism in epidermal cells.

The scrub mask effectively removes superficial keratinized tissue, makes the skin smooth, healthy and radiant, and reduces the likelihood of inflammatory formations.

Special composition of cosmetic clay

Despite the fact that the clay varies in color, the composition is practically the same. Here's what you can find:

The most important substance is silicon oxide. It can restore injured blood vessels, improve collagen production and stimulate the regeneration process;
Aluminum - dries out the skin (an excellent product for those with oily or combination skin types). Green, white and red clays contain the most of it;
Manganese - it is thanks to it that clay works as an antiseptic;
Magnesium - helps start the process of skin regeneration and rejuvenation;
Copper - thanks to it, the production of keratin is stimulated, which is very important for rejuvenation and “glow”. It also protects the skin from the harmful effects of the environment;
Zinc – protection against various harmful bacteria and cell rejuvenation;
Other components - iron, phosphorus, nitrogen and others nourish the skin with important substances.

Contraindications

Black clay, mined on the shores of the Dead Sea, is beneficial for all skin types. But to prevent the mask from causing harm, you need to remember that there are contraindications. Do not use the product if:

rosacea - a noticeable capillary network on the face;
fungal dermatological diseases;
infectious inflammatory lesion of the face;
elevated temperature;
high blood pressure;
large open wounds on the skin.

It is also undesirable for pregnant women to use a black mask. How the substances contained in clay affect the development of the embryo has not yet been established, so it is better to use other care products that are proven and definitely safe.

How to use cosmetic clay: let's talk about the properties

Clay has a lot of important advantages, unique and inimitable. Namely:

Cleansing - it penetrates deep into the skin through the pores, removes excess sebum (sebum), impurities and dust;
Regulation - the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, the production of sebum is normalized;
Moisturizing - the skin after clay masks is velvety, even and smooth. Important: you should not let the clay dry out on your face (lighten and harden), otherwise, instead of moisturizing and nourishing, it will draw all the moisture from the skin. There is a solution: either spray your face with tonic periodically, or apply a very thick layer);
Calming effect - relieves inflammation, eliminates irritation. Provided that you are not allergic to the components of the composition;
The most important thing is the absence of age and other restrictions. It doesn't matter what skin type you have or how old you are. From adolescence to old age, you can safely use cosmetic clay for the face and body.

Basic rules of application

In order for the positive properties characteristic of black clay to fully manifest themselves, so that there is no harm instead of benefit, you should use the cosmetic product correctly and follow the recommendations of cosmetologists:

Before applying the composition, the skin of the face should be free of makeup and cleaned of accumulated dirt.
In order for the pores to open and let in beneficial substances, the skin must be steamed before the procedure. To do this, use a steam bath and hold your face over it for several minutes. If the goal is to get rid of inflammatory formations and improve the health of the skin, then it is better to use decoctions of chamomile and sage instead of water for steaming.
The mask should be prepared according to special instructions, since black clay is difficult to dilute due to its density. To speed up dilution, use not cold, not hot, but warm water.
Do not prepare the composition in metal containers. When clay and metal come into contact, useful substances are destroyed. You can make the drug in containers made of glass, porcelain, ceramics, and wood.
It is advisable to apply a thick mask with a cosmetic brush or cotton pad. You can apply the composition with your fingers, but you should not rub or press it into the skin too much. The black mask is not intended to be applied to the area around the eyelids.
Keep the applied composition on the face for no longer than 15 minutes, trying not to smile, speak, or influence facial expressions in any other way. If some area dries out before the rest, then it is carefully moistened with water. Do not allow the mask to dry completely and tighten your face. If a feeling of tightness appears, you should immediately wash the composition off the skin.
After removing the mask from your face, apply moisturizer.
The frequency of the procedure is determined by the type of skin. If your skin is oily or combination, you should use clay 2 times a week. If the skin is dry or normal, then one procedure per week is enough. After a course of 10 procedures, you need to take a 2-week break.
The clay itself is a hypoallergenic product. However, it is rarely used without additional ingredients, which can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, before using a black mask, it is advisable to do an allergy test: apply a little of the composition to your wrist or the inside of your elbow. If after a few minutes there is no negative skin reaction, then you can apply the mask to your face.

Black clay for cellulite

Black clay is a panacea for women in the fight against cellulite and fat deposits. Cellulite is usually treated with body wraps. Cellulite and fat folds disappear after several sessions as black clay burns fat deposits and smoothes the skin. Moreover, black kaolin is used to treat certain skin diseases.

Slimming wrap No. 1

You need to prepare: water, black clay, essential oil of lemon, grapefruit or juniper (4-5 drops). Mix all ingredients, but add essential oil last. Apply the mixture to problem areas of the skin, wrap in polyethylene and insulate.

Rinse off with warm water after 40 minutes. Carry out 10 procedures, repeating the wrap every other day.

Weight loss wrap No. 2

Dilute 2 tbsp. black clay with water, add 1 teaspoon of mustard and 1 tsp. honey. Mix and apply to problem areas. Wrap them in film and insulate them. After an hour, rinse the mixture with warm water.

Masks with black clay according to skin type

The most primitive recipe for a black mask is clay powder diluted with water to a creamy consistency. Cooking takes a few seconds. However, more often additional components are added to the clay mass to cope with problems characteristic of different types of skin.

For dry

Pre-beaten egg yolk and high-fat sour cream are added to the clay slurry. Stir until smooth. The product has an intense moisturizing and nourishing effect, soothes irritated skin.

For fatty

Take a tablespoon of clay. Squeezed aloe juice is diluted with water in equal proportions. The solution is poured into the clay powder in such an amount that a mushy mass is formed.

For combined

Combine black clay and starch in equal proportions. Pour enough milk into the mixture to form a creamy mass.

For the fading

A tablespoon of natural honey and the same amount of aloe juice are added to the clay slurry. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The mask makes the skin soft, tightens and tones it, stimulates collagen synthesis, and has an antiseptic effect.

For problematic

A mask made from black clay copes well with dermatological problems. With regular use, the likelihood of the formation of pimples, acne, and other inflammatory defects is reduced, and the epidermis takes on a healthy and well-groomed appearance.

Fresh washed mint leaves are crushed into a paste. Take a tablespoon of herbal mass, add half a teaspoon of squeezed lemon juice and the same amount of apple cider vinegar. Stir.

Effective masks at home

Cosmetics based on black clay can be found in stores, but it is better to prepare effective masks yourself. Preparation does not require exotic and inaccessible ingredients, and the result is no worse than when using store-bought formulations.

From greasy

To prepare a black mask to tighten pores, intensively cleanse the skin, and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, take:

a tablespoon of clay;
10 rose hips;
3 drops of peach seed oil;
a glass of boiling water.

The berries are poured with boiling water. Infuse under the lid, wrapping the dishes in a warm towel, for 2 hours. The infusion is filtered. Add a tablespoon of rosehip infusion and peach oil to the clay powder. After removing the mask, it is advisable to wash your face with the remaining rosehip infusion.

For acne

Take 100 g of clay, beat one chicken egg into it. Pour enough olive oil into the mixture to form a mushy mass. To get rid of acne, use the mask twice a week until the skin condition normalizes.

Cleansing

This mask intensively cleanses the epidermis of sebaceous and fatty accumulations.

The mustard present in the composition stimulates the natural processes of burning subcutaneous fat, as a result the oval of the face becomes more neat, even, beautiful, and the double chin gradually disappears. However, the black mustard composition is quite stinging, so it should be applied to the face with caution, and if a strong burning sensation occurs, wash it off immediately.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of clay and the same amount of water for dilution;
half a teaspoon of powdered mustard;
a tablespoon of liquid natural honey.

The clay slurry is combined with mustard powder. Stir thoroughly. Add honey.

Nutritious

The mask saturates dry, normal and irritated epidermis with nutrients, relieves inflammation.

To prepare a black mask, take:

a tablespoon of clay;
2 tablespoons sour cream;
a small amount of milk.

Combine sour cream and clay powder. If the gruel turns out to be too dense, it is diluted with milk. Stir well.

Rejuvenating

The product eliminates signs of fatigue, tightens and smoothes the skin, and supplies mineral elements to the epidermis.

Component composition:

2 tablespoons clay;
the same amount of milk;
6 drops rosemary oil.

Combine clay powder and milk, stir until smooth. Rosemary oil is dripped. If your skin is oily, then it is advisable to choose camphor-borneol rosemary oil.

To tighten pores

Take 20 g of black clay powder, add 20 ml of water, stir. Squeeze the juice from two lemon slices. Grind 2 tablets of pharmaceutical charcoal. Mix the ingredients and mix thoroughly until smooth.

It is not advisable to apply the mask to sensitive skin: there is a high probability that lemon juice will cause irritation.

Whitening

The mask helps get rid of excess pigmentation, make the skin color even, and remove both light and red spots. In summer, the product promotes the formation of a beautiful, even tan.

A small bunch of fresh parsley is finely chopped. Combine 20 g of powdered clay and 20 ml of low-fat milk. Stir and leave for 10 minutes. Mix the green and milk-clay mass, add 10 ml of low-fat sour cream. Stir until smooth. After removing the mask, it is advisable to wash your face with a herbal decoction or warm mineral water. You don’t have to apply the cream after the procedure, as the mask is rich in nutrients.

Absorbent

The mask improves color and normalizes the structure of the epidermis. The activated carbon included in the composition acts as an absorbent: it actively pulls dirt and fat accumulations out of the pores.

Ingredients:

2 tablets of pharmaceutical charcoal;
2 teaspoons clay;
2 teaspoons – gelatin;
2 tablespoons - milk.

The tablets are ground into powder. Clay and gelatin are added. The mixture is poured with milk heated to 40 °C, stirred thoroughly so that the lumps disappear and the mass becomes homogeneous.

Anti-inflammatory

To make a black mask to extinguish inflammatory processes and accelerate skin tissue regeneration, take:

2 tablespoons clay;
the same amount of squeezed aloe juice;
3 teaspoons of natural honey;
2 teaspoons – fresh applesauce.

Clay powder is diluted with aloe juice. Add apple pulp and honey. Stir.

For acne

To prepare a black mask that is effective against acne, comedones, inflammatory formations, skin cracks, take:

15 g of pharmaceutical calendula;
20 g clay;
100 ml boiling water.

Calendula is poured with boiling water, left for 30 minutes, filtered. The clay powder is poured with warm infusion and stirred until smooth. After removing the mask, it is advisable to wash your face with the remaining infusion.

Black healing clay is a wonderful facial skin care product. When used correctly, it helps get rid of many dermatological problems. The composition not only intensively cleanses and rejuvenates, but can also become an effective adjuvant for the treatment of infectious skin pathologies.

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When is cleaning necessary?

The skin is constantly renewed, while many dead cells remain on the surface. With age, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, due to diseases or genetic characteristics, this process may intensify. When too many keratinized cells accumulate, the face becomes dull, flakes, inflammation occurs more often, and wrinkles become more noticeable. A visit to a cosmetologist allows you to solve all these problems.

Usually the procedure takes place in several sessions and does not cause much discomfort. After the first visit, the cosmetologist should give detailed recommendations on how to care after facial cleansing at home:

Do not expose your face to chemical or mechanical influences for the first 24 hours;
Postpone visiting the sauna, solarium and facial massage until complete rehabilitation;
Avoid drugs containing alcohol;
Use mineral water and decoctions of medicinal herbs for washing: chamomile, St. John's wort, calendula;
Provide intense hydration. Creams with aloe, panthenol, hyaluronic acid and other active hydro-components should be used several times during the day;
Make soothing and moisturizing masks.

In addition to general recommendations, depending on the chosen technique, specific care may be required after cleansing your face.