Properties of blue clay. Treatment with blue clay: reviews

Blue clay has become widespread due to its numerous healing properties. It can be taken orally or used externally to treat various diseases. But the beautiful half of humanity is better known as a natural, effective cosmetic product.

Description, origin, chemical composition of the substance

Although the clay is called blue, it actually has a pale gray-bluish tint. If the mixture has a pronounced blue color, it means that other components have been added to it.

Blue Cambrian clay is among the most ancient. Its layers were squeezed closer to the surface as a result of the convergence of the East European Plate and the Baltic Crystalline Shield.

In its composition you can find a huge number of different micro- and macroelements. Iron, silicon, calcium, silver, phosphorus, nitrogen, zinc - this is not a complete list of the substances that this fine-grained substance is rich in.

A lot can be said about the beneficial properties of blue clay. She is capable of:

• increase blood circulation;
• cleanse the body of waste and toxins;
• heal small wounds;
• normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• relieve inflammation;
• improve skin structure;
• renew cells;
• establish metabolic processes;
• remove sweating;
• increase skin firmness and elasticity;
• saturate the cells with essential minerals and elements.

This type of clay is very different from other types with its pronounced antiseptic properties. When applied to the skin, a person feels a slight burning sensation. The mask can be safely applied without napkins even on ulcers, wounds, and abscesses, without fear of infection. This natural product absorbs all toxins, dirt and harmful substances, so the wounds close only when the body is completely cleansed.

Today you can buy blue clay at pharmacies or in supermarkets in the cosmetics departments.

Application for the face: mask recipes

In beauty salons, clients are often offered various procedures using blue clay. But simple masks can be made at home.

The benefits of blue clay for the skin are very great. She helps:

• cleanse facial skin;
• smooth out small wrinkles;
• narrow enlarged pores;
• relieve inflammation;
• eliminate oily shine;
• whiten age spots and freckles;
• tighten the oval of the face;
• saturate the skin with moisture.

Clay masks are very easy to prepare. In most cases, it is enough to simply dilute the powder with a small amount of water to a creamy consistency. Water can be replaced with decoctions of medicinal herbs from chamomile, sage, linden.

To enhance the effect, additional ingredients are often used depending on skin type.

Skin type	Mask ingredients
Dry	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tbsp. l. cream
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 yolk
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. freshly squeezed cucumber juice
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tbsp. l sour cream, 0.25 tsp. peach oil
Fat	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tbsp. l. warm milk, 2 drops tea tree oil
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tsp. aloe juice, a little water
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. calendula tincture, 1 tsp. water
With age spots and freckles	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tbsp. kefir
	1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 tsp. lemon juice, a little water

Keep the masks on for no more than 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

People with oily facial skin and seborrhea of ​​the scalp after 2-3 weeks of regular use (once every 2-3 days) noted that the functioning of the sebaceous glands was normalized, itching and flaking disappeared.

Blue clay is an excellent remedy for combating juvenile acne. By making masks from it regularly for 1-2 months, you can say goodbye to this problem forever.

Treatment of joints, methods of application

Even official medicine recognizes the benefits of using blue clay for diseases of the joints and spine, so such procedures are often performed in physiotherapy rooms in many sanatoriums. They can also be done at home.

Use Cases

Cake. This is one of the easiest ways. The clay powder should be diluted with a small amount of water and mixed well. Form a cake 15 mm thick from the resulting dough-like mass and apply to the sore spot. Cover the top with polyethylene and a warm scarf or scarf. The duration of the procedure is 2 hours. After this, the remaining clay should be washed off with warm water. If your joints don't hurt, you can do a light massage.

Bath. You can make a bath using 2 tbsp. l. clay powder per 6 liters of warm water. The duration of the procedure is ¼ hour. At the end, you need to rinse with warm water and lie down, so it is best to do this procedure at night.

Compress. Dilute the powder with water to form a thick paste. Leave the mixture for 2-3 hours, then heat to 40 degrees and place on a gauze napkin. Apply the compress to the sore spot, wrap it in a warm cloth and keep it there until it cools completely. This takes approximately ½ hour.

Since blue clay is inexpensive, you can do such procedures as often as needed.

Masks made from this clay are also useful for dry and oily hair. The active substances contained in it strengthen the hair roots, promote their growth, make them healthy and silky, and restore shine. High silicon content stimulates hair growth and eliminates dandruff.

Mask options

• A universal mask for all hair types consists of only two ingredients: clay and water or kefir.
• To strengthen dry hair 1 tbsp. l. clay you need to take the yolk and 1 tsp. olive oil and honey.
• To normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands and tidy up oily hair, add 1 tbsp. l. clay you need to add a little water and apple cider vinegar.
• The following mask will help slow down the rate of hair loss and strengthen hair follicles: 1 tsp. onion and lemon juice, a little honey and blue clay. The result should be a mass similar in consistency to sour cream.

These masks must be kept on for at least 30 minutes. In this case, you need to tie your head with a plastic scarf and wrap it in a towel. Then rinse off the residue with warm water and wash your hair with shampoo.

In what cases is oral use allowed?

For internal use, use pure clay without any impurities or inclusions. It does not bring harm, only benefit, but in exceptional cases it can cause unpleasant reactions in the body.

Use internally helps to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, remove waste, toxins, putrefactive gases, and provide the body with necessary minerals. The duration of the course is 3 weeks, then you need a rest for 10 days. This way you can be treated for 3-4 months.

Important! The rate of oral blue clay for an adult should not exceed two teaspoons per day. For children, one spoon is enough.

Should be taken morning and evening 40 minutes before meals, diluted with cold water. Under no circumstances should you drink the solution in one gulp, only in small sips. Instead of water, you can use mint tea, but without sugar. You can add a little honey to taste. After taking it, it is not recommended to overeat; portions should be small.

You don’t have to drink it, just put a small piece in your mouth and wait until it completely melts and only then swallow it with 2-3 sips of water. This has a beneficial effect on teeth.

• ascariasis;
• atherosclerosis;
• bronchitis;
• varicose veins;
• gastritis;
• hepatitis;
• hypertension;
• diabetes mellitus;
• women's diseases;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, kidneys and bladder;
• constipation;
• nervous disorders;
• pancreatitis.

Pregnant women are even advised to drink clay as a remedy for nausea. In the first half of pregnancy, the powder should be taken 0.5 tsp. after meals twice a day. In the second half, the amount of clay is reduced to 0.25 tsp. This is said to make the birth process easier.

Treatment with blue clay, what are its benefits and what diseases can be treated with this natural medicine?
When creating man, Nature also took care of his health, endowing the objects and phenomena around us with healing properties.

Before buying pharmaceuticals, which mainly lighten your wallet, but, on the contrary, burden your body with aggressive chemicals, you should take an interest in natural medicines. Many people know about the healing power of herbs, flowers and trees, but it turns out that even the soil under our feet can save and heal.

Ordinary clay, which many of us perceive only as annoying dirt on the road, is in fact a universal and multifunctional substance. It is used as a material in construction, pottery, and artistic creativity.

However, the physical and chemical properties of this mineral allow it to be widely used in medicine. The biological activity of clay is due to its high content of various microelements and mineral salts, and the adsorbing effect is due to its special structure.

There are several types of clay, differing in chemical composition. Blue clay is considered the most useful and effective. Cobalt and cadmium salts give it its beautiful blue color. Blue clay has an anti-inflammatory effect, restores metabolism, helps with joint diseases, treats skin diseases (including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis), injuries and wounds.

Healthy blue clay!

With its help, poisoning, allergy attacks, various purulent inflammations and many other pathological conditions are successfully stopped. In addition, blue clay can be used to purify water - it absorbs all the harmful components of drinking water no worse than any industrial filter.

Treatment with blue clay

Treatment with blue clay is not difficult. Depending on the disease, clay is used both internally (in the form of drinking) and externally (in the form of a thick plastic mass for applications, compresses and masks). Clay baths are also effective.

As a raw material for the preparation of clay potions, it is necessary to use well-purified, high-quality clay. It is better to purchase it in pharmacies. Most often, blue clay is sold in the form of a dry powder, which is convenient to dose. It is recommended to store dry clay in a tightly closed container made of natural, “breathable” material - wood or ceramics.

Clay water For drinking is prepared at the rate of 1 teaspoon of dry clay per glass of water. The clay powder is thoroughly mixed, the suspension should be drunk immediately so that the clay particles do not have time to settle to the bottom of the glass. Depending on the specific recipe, lemon juice, aloe juice, honey, garlic, various herbal decoctions and infusions are added to the water.

Clay baths are prepared using the same principle, only the proportion will be slightly different: 500 g of clay per liter of warm water (infusion, decoction). The mixture is thoroughly mixed and poured into the bath water.

For applications, lotions, compresses, wraps and masks, so-called thick clay is used - it is diluted with water, herbal infusion or decoction to the consistency of sour cream and stirred thoroughly, kneading all lumps. The mass should be smooth and homogeneous.

A very important note: during the cooking process, you cannot use metal objects - spoons, forks, bowls, ladles and saucepans. Stir the clay only with wooden, ceramic or glass spatulas and do not store finished products in metal containers.

These are the basic principles of preparing medicinal products from blue clay. In each specific case, certain components can be added to the basic recipes. Below we present several such recipes.

Drinking clay water has a beneficial effect on almost all endocrine disorders, nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory system diseases, cardiovascular pathologies and allergic reactions.

In addition, blue clay has the ability to “pull out” pus from tissues, so lotions and applications with blue clay are indispensable for abscesses, abscesses, phlegmons and other purulent formations.

Note!

Blue clay has bactericidal properties, so you can safely apply it even to open wounds - it will speed up healing.

Angina. During the day, every hour, gargle with clay water with the addition of a teaspoon of lemon juice, and in between gargles, drink two or three sips of this water. Make an application several times a day: apply a thick layer of clay mass to the neck area, tie a clean cotton cloth on top, folded in several layers, so that the clay does not dry out too quickly.

When the clay is completely dry, remove the bandage, rinse the skin with warm water and tie a hot, damp towel around your throat for a few minutes.

Diseases of the stomach and intestines, food poisoning. During the day, drink two to three teaspoons of clay water every hour. Blue clay is an excellent sorbent and antiseptic; it destroys pathogens and removes toxins from the gastrointestinal tract.

Diseases of the respiratory system. Drink a large amount of clay water during the day, for the preparation of which use decoctions of oregano, plantain or coltsfoot. You can add a tablespoon of honey to your drink. Twice a day, rub the chest with liquid clay with the addition of grated garlic, and before going to bed, apply it to the chest.

A coughing attack can be stopped by sucking a small piece of clay in your mouth. Inhalations give good results: heat clay water to 70 o, bend over the container, cover your head with a wide towel and breathe over the steam. Attention! Be careful to avoid steam burns.

Skin diseases. For fungal skin infections, lotions with the following composition help: grind thick clay into a homogeneous mass with the addition of a tablespoon of food vinegar (9%), apply a thick layer to the area of ​​skin affected by the fungus and leave for several hours. For skin pathologies of various origins, rubbing and baths with clay water are also effective.

Dental problems. Blue clay can be used for brushing your teeth instead of toothpaste - you will be provided with the prevention of gum disease, tartar and caries. If diseases have already settled in your oral cavity, clay will help calm the pain and relieve inflammation. Rinse your mouth with clay water and sage infusion; in case of acute pain, apply a piece of blue clay to the sore spot from the inside.

Treatment of joints with blue clay

Separately, I would like to talk about the use of blue clay in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, in particular joints. Perhaps, in this area of ​​medicine the “talents” of this natural material are most fully revealed. Blue clay relieves pain, removes inflammation, improves nutrition and tissue regeneration, and restores metabolism.

Clay wraps

Blue clay wraps are effective for inflammatory joint diseases - bursitis, arthritis, etc. Thick clay is applied in a thick, even layer onto a piece of clean gauze, folded several times. This “plaster” is used to wrap the sore joint, wrapping it with a woolen cloth on top.

After two hours, the bandage is removed, the skin is washed with warm water and wiped dry. You need to repeat the procedure every other day. The course of treatment is at least 2 weeks. After a week's break, the course can be repeated.

Clay compresses

In more complex cases, compresses with blue clay are indicated. They are made in the same way as wraps, only you need to wrap the joint with plastic wrap over a gauze bandage with clay. The course of procedures in this case is one week.

To facilitate movements and relieve pain in small joints (for example, fingers), it is good to use clay water baths, heating it to a temperature of 37 - 40 o and adding two or three teaspoons of lemon juice (lemon can be replaced with aloe).

Blue clay, as a healing agent, has been known to man since ancient times. With its help, diseases of the joints, spine, and skin diseases were treated. In modern times, with the help of clay, all kinds of neuralgic, joint, and skin sores are treated both in hospitals and sanatoriums, and independently.

Clay is also used in the manufacture of a large number of cosmetics that are used to restore skin elasticity, rejuvenation, whitening, and improve its condition in general.

Clay itself is a very common material in nature; it contains a large amount of micro- and macroelements, mineral salts. The unequal chemical composition determines the color of the clay, which ranges from white to black, and comes in almost all colors - blue, pink, brown, red.

For different skin types, clay is selected individually. But the deep Cambrian oily blue clays are especially valued. It is believed that clay of this color has a greater disinfecting, cleansing and rejuvenating effect.

Any woman in her dreams sees herself as a stunning beauty. But for dreams to turn into reality, you need to work on yourself. One of the main factors influencing a woman's appearance is proper skin care. Among modern cosmetics there are a huge number of recipes tested over the years and by thousands of women. In some cases, they successfully replace expensive procedures in elite beauty salons. Among the products that work at home no worse than professional preparations, I would like to mention blue clay first of all.

This multicomponent rock has a complex composition. Due to the presence of various minerals in its structure in different proportions, it has moisturizing, toning, cleansing properties. Periodic use of blue clay significantly improves the condition and appearance of the skin.

Let us take a closer look at the composition of this rock, thanks to which a miraculous, inexplicable effect is achieved at first glance.

Composition of blue clay

Blue clay contains many trace elements and mineral salts. It acquired its unusual color due to the silver ions it contains. Therefore, if you start using blue clay to apply masks, the epithet of your beloved “my precious” will have a real basis. So, in addition to silver, which, as everyone knows, is considered a natural antibiotic, clay contains:

Iron, which improves blood circulation in the skin;
Calcium and potassium, responsible for skin elasticity;
Magnesium, which prevents the growth of malignant tumors, such as melanomas;
Silicon, which has a vasodilating effect, affecting the preservation of the elasticity of the skin;
Zinc and nitrogen, known for their wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties;
Copper, necessary in the formation of elastin.

Benefits of blue clay

Thanks to this composition (and this is not a complete list of all the chemical elements it contains), the influence of cosmetic procedures, for example, masks with blue clay, is difficult to overestimate. During exposure to the mask, the following occurs:

— normalization of the sebaceous glands, cleansing the skin of acne;
— activation of blood circulation and metabolic processes and, as a result, improvement of complexion;
— whitening, elimination of age spots, post-acne scars;
- restoration of firmness and elasticity;
— saturation of the skin with useful substances.

In addition, the manifestations of inflammatory processes are reduced by an order of magnitude, stretch marks (colloquially called stretch marks) and cellulite are removed.

Blue clay: Indications for use

As you can see, the range of applications of this natural medicinal product is very wide. Indications for its use are:

1. Problem skin, various skin ailments.
2. Seasonal vitamin deficiency.
3. Allergic rashes.
4. Boils, wounds, burns.
5. Skin defects: sagging, wrinkles, irritation, pigmentation.

Use of blue clay for cosmetic purposes

It is especially effective to use blue clay in cosmetics and facial skin care products. Cosmetics containing blue clay are used to cleanse the skin and eliminate oiliness, remove comedones, whiten and rejuvenate. You can buy such cosmetics almost everywhere. But you can also use clay to make your own cosmetics. All this is done very simply, the main thing is to follow a few mandatory recommendations:

— when applying cosmetic masks with blue clay, you should be at rest, it is best to lie down at this time;

— the clay should first be thoroughly crushed, for example, using a coffee grinder;

- Do not keep the mask on your face for too long to avoid drying out the skin.

Recipes for face masks made from cosmetic clay

Homemade blue clay masks

Here are a few recipes for masks that you can easily prepare yourself at home. These masks are quite inexpensive, and with regular use they will lead to excellent results.

For oily and problem skin

Dilute a little crushed blue clay with a tablespoon of alcohol and add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the prepared mixture to problem areas of the skin. When the clay mixture dries, rinse with herbal decoction.

For wrinkled, tired skin

Prepare a herbal decoction from those plants that you usually use in home herbal medicine - chamomile, linden, lavender. Cool to room temperature, add a spoon or two of crushed blue clay. Mix thoroughly until the consistency of liquid sour cream. Place the clay mixture on gauze, in which holes have been previously cut for the mouth and around the eyes. Keep this gauze and mask on your face for about half an hour.

For skin whitening and pigmentation lightening

Contraindications for blue clay

We should not forget that, like any medical product, blue clay also has contraindications (sensitive dry skin or intolerance to certain substances, dehydration). In order not to harm yourself in the pursuit of beauty, it is better to consult with an experienced dermatologist or cosmetologist before using it.

Blue clay is especially popular among teenagers, because this inexpensive product can effectively combat the manifestations of teenage skin problems. It should be remembered that you can increase the positive results from using this remedy by using decoctions of medicinal herbs, juices, oils, milk, and mineral water to dilute it. For example, olive oil should be added to clay before applying to dry skin, cucumber or lemon juice to increase the whitening effect.

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Hello friends!

The incredible healing abilities of blue clay have been known for a long time.

Moreover, in those days it was used not only as a building material, but also as an effective product for adding attractiveness.

Today, the natural product has not lost its popularity and, as before, is widely used in cosmetology and medicine.

It’s not for nothing that every self-respecting cosmetic brand must have at least one clay-based product.

From this article you will learn:

Blue clay - beneficial properties and indications for use

What is blue clay?

Blue clay is a sedimentary rock that is a true gift of nature and a treasure.

Moreover, in nature there are several varieties of this substance, which differ in color.

It can be red, black, green and other shades, but blue clay is recognized as the most effective.

Today, the beneficial properties have been sufficiently researched and proven, and this raw material can be purchased at any pharmacy.

The product is qualitatively purified, without natural impurities and crushed, which adds practicality and ease of use. A huge advantage is the low cost.

Interestingly, blue clay is not blue clay in reality. This color is given to it by two shades: gray and bluish. If you see the true blue color of the raw material on sale, then seaweed and other components have been added to it.

To determine the real breed given by Mother Nature, you need to add it to a glass of water. It does not dissolve and will settle to the bottom.

Chemical composition and beneficial properties of blue clay

The raw material consists of all mineral salts and trace elements.

So, if we take the periodic table, then almost all the minerals that we see are present in clay.

You can read a more detailed and detailed composition on the packaging of the manufacturer who packages the blue clay.

It has been proven that the composition of the substance brings much more benefits than fruits and vegetables.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to describe the exact composition of the product, because you can find different elements from different manufacturers.

Let's look at the main beneficial properties of clay:

• helps strengthen nails and hair, heal wounds and damage;
• ideal for oily skin;
• stimulates metabolic processes in the dermis;
• cleanses pores, effectively eliminates acne and rashes;
• eliminates and resolves abrasions;
• gives a healthy glow;
• provides a matte finish to the face;
• helps strengthen nails and hair;
• acts as an antidepressant;
• has an anti-allergenic effect;
• regulates the level of fluid in the skin;
• eliminates cellulite;
• removes excess liquid;
• gives elasticity to the skin;
• strengthens the immune system;
• restores the secretion of subcutaneous sebum;
• cleanses and activates the protective properties of the skin;
• promotes better absorption of calcium and phosphorus;
• used to treat joints;
• prevents malignant skin processes and breast cancer;
• eliminates dandruff;
• gives hair volume;
• successfully fights skin pathologies.

We could list the beneficial properties of clay for a long time, but this is quite enough to understand the power and magic of the impact of the miracle of nature on the human body.

Recipes and methods of external use

As a rule, any clay is used externally; it is used to make face masks and body wraps.

It is very simple to prepare a remedy at home from blue clay.

To do this you will need the main component and water. Mix the two ingredients until a creamy mixture is obtained, using only a wooden spoon. To dissolve clay, add only clean water and use glass or clay containers.

How to apply it correctly?

• Wraps

If you need to make a body wrap, you need to spread the clay mixture in a thick layer on your skin. Ideally, an application is made with cellophane and the clay is left on the body until completely dry. After which it is washed off in the shower.

• Masks

To prepare cosmetic masks, other components (sour cream, egg, essential oils) are often added to the clay mixture and applied in a thin layer to cleansed facial skin for 20 minutes, after which they are thoroughly washed off and cream is applied.

You can learn an interesting recipe for making a blue clay mask from this video, watch it!

Ways to use blue clay

• Gum treatment

Apply the mixture to your gums and try not to swallow it for fifteen minutes. At the end of the procedure, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and swallow the remainder. You will forget what bleeding gums are;

• Hair treatment

Apply a thick layer of blue clay mask to your head. Cover with cellophane and leave for half an hour. Rinse thoroughly, your hair will gain volume and become thick;

• Skin wellness

By analogy with the previous recipe, you need to cover the skin with a small layer of clay and cover it with film on top.

You can use the technique for the face for wrinkles, pimples, blackheads, or for losing weight and eliminating cellulite.

The exposure time should not exceed twenty minutes.

• Clay baths

Clay baths are very effective.

Unfortunately, we cannot afford a mud procedure, as they do in special sanatoriums.

• The temperature of the water in the bath should not exceed 40 degrees.
• The benefit of such manipulation lies in its regularity.
• It is best to take a bath once every seven days.
• For one large bathroom, half a kilo of clay is taken. You should not perform more than three procedures per week.
• Initially, bath time should be approximately 15 minutes. Over time, the procedures are extended to 30 minutes.

The skin should dry on its own; wiping with a towel is not recommended.

Features of internal use of blue clay;

Official medicine categorically denies this method of treatment and considers it unsafe. Be careful!

List of contraindications for use

The ban on the use of blue clay applies to:

• persons with acute inflammatory pathologies;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• with kidney problems;
• with hypertension;
• with endocrine disorders.

In case of external use, redness may be observed, which is a natural reaction. The skin can become very dry, which is not good.

How to store blue clay?

Do not store the product in iron containers.

Dry clay is stored on the windowsill in a glass container in the sun, and creamy clay in the refrigerator.

Blue clay can currently be purchased at any cosmetic store or pharmacy. It has many positive aspects, and there are also many ways to use it. The most interesting thing is that it is used for treatment everywhere, even in Africa.

The healing properties of blue clay have been known since ancient times, and to this day this knowledge has not only been lost, but also increased. If anyone is not yet familiar with them, then it is worth learning, because blue clay is a remedy that will help eliminate many problems.

The beneficial effects of blue clay have been known for a long time. It is used both for medical purposes and for maintaining beauty (in cosmetology).

It has many healing qualities due to its unique composition. It includes phosphorus (at least 80% of the total composition), potassium, sulfur, iron, magnesium, calcium, iodine, zinc, chromium, etc. Thanks to this, it perfectly restores mineral balance. Blue clay has the following effects:

1. Disinfects, destroys pathogens, absorbs toxins and waste.
2. Normalizes metabolism.
3. Helps in the treatment of skin diseases.
4. Used as a sorbent.
5. Used for cosmetic purposes: to treat acne, smooth the skin, improve the structure and color of the face, etc.

In medicine, it is most often used to treat joints and skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, etc.). It is also used as an adjuvant in herbal medicine, homeopathy and even for surgical and therapeutic treatment.

Of course, the most useful is the one brought from the sources themselves. However, those purchased in pharmacies and cosmetic stores are also suitable for all purposes. But before purchasing, you need to carefully study the expiration date and quality of packaging. And the diluted clay is stored in a dark place for no more than 1 day.

Recipes for unique masks

For face

A standard face mask is made from clay and water. The clay is diluted with water to the consistency of sour cream and applied to the skin of the face. After 20-25 minutes, rinse thoroughly. This mask is suitable for almost any skin type.

To dry out rashes on the face (pimples) and remove oiliness, the following composition is suitable. Mix 60 g of clay, 30 ml of water, 1 egg white, a couple of drops of lemon juice. Beat the mixture well and apply to your face. Next (after 20-30 minutes), rinse with water and wipe the skin with chamomile decoction.

If your facial skin, on the contrary, is dry, then you definitely need to add a little oil to the mixture. Beat 1 yolk into the dry clay, pour in 30 ml of vegetable oil (apricot, olive, almond). Mix thoroughly and apply the composition to the skin. After 20 minutes, remove the mask with a cotton pad soaked in milk and apply a suitable cream to your face.

Clay has cleansing properties. Combine it (30 g) with oatmeal (20 g) and dilute with water (50-60 ml). Apply the mask along the massage lines and leave for 20-25 minutes. Then rinse it off with water and rinse with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, linden blossom).

Honey will provide an additional tightening effect. You need to dilute the clay with water to the consistency of sour cream and add 35-70 g of honey. Mix the mixture until smooth. Apply to face and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then carefully remove the mask with warm acidified water. If the skin is dry, then you need to lubricate it with a rich cream.

This mask is also suitable for oily skin. Mix clay with kefir until the consistency is similar to sour cream. Apply for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Such a mask will not only help make the skin less oily, but will also remove minor inflammations and rashes.

By mixing blue clay with herbal decoctions, you can enhance certain of its properties:

• chamomile - reduces fat secretion;
• nettle - cleanses and smoothes;
• dandelion - dries;
• calendula - heals;
• St. John's wort - eliminates acne, blackheads;
• coltsfoot - eliminates irritation, rashes;
• mint - softens and moisturizes;
• plantain - softens, eliminates dryness;
• yarrow - tones, heals;
• horsetail - dries, heals;
• hops - tones;
• sage - has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties.

Using these decoctions, dilute the clay to the consistency of thick sour cream and apply to the skin of the face for 15-25 minutes, this way you can get the effect you need.

For hair

General mask: dilute the clay with water to the consistency of sour cream. Then apply to hair and rinse after 40-60 minutes (the oilier the strands, the longer you need to keep the mask on).

For oily hair: mix 70-100 g of clay with 200 ml of kefir and add 7-10 ml of lemon juice. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply to hair, but pay special attention to the roots. Leave for 40-50 minutes and rinse with warm water. Rinse them with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, nettle).

A mask with castor oil is good for hair growth. Mix 60-80 g of clay with 100-150 ml of castor oil. Apply the mixture for 30-40 minutes and rinse with warm water. After the mask, you can wash your hair with shampoo or water acidified with lemon.

The following is considered a very good mask for hair growth that gives quick results: dilute the clay to the consistency of thick sour cream, add diluted mustard (30-50 g), 20 g of sugar, 7-15 ml of cognac. Shake the mixture thoroughly and apply to the hair roots, spreading to the ends. However, you should not lubricate the ends, as the composition can dry them out. Leave the mask on for at least 10-20 minutes. The longer the better. Rinse off with warm water, rinsing thoroughly.

Even more effective recipes for clay hair masks can be found in this video.

Use for joints

Blue clay is often used to treat joints. She has the following positive qualities:

• promotes tissue restoration;
• has antiseptic properties;
• resists inflammatory processes.

It also has a warming effect, which undoubtedly has a beneficial effect on the joints.

It is used as baths, compresses, and applications. For baths, add a little blue clay to warm or hot water just to change the color. Dip the disturbing part of the body into this solution and hold for 25-40 minutes.

For a compress, dilute blue clay with water until thick as sour cream and apply this mixture to sore joints and leave until completely dry. If you need to increase the warming effect, you can add a little red pepper tincture.

For applications, dilute the clay and add honey. The mixed mixture should resemble a thick dough. Make cakes out of it and apply to the joints. Wrap polyethylene on top and insulate with a woolen scarf or shawl. Leave for 40-60 minutes.

Use of blue clay for various diseases

This recipe will help in the treatment of psoriasis. Mix clay with water in a ratio of 1:3. Then add salt in a 1:1 ratio. Apply this paste to the affected areas for at least 5 hours. Then wash off the mixture. The course of treatment is 2 weeks. This is followed by a break of 14 days and a repeat of the course.

Wraps are good for cellulite. Dilute blue clay with warm water in a ratio of 1:3 and apply to the problem area. Wrap the top in plastic and leave for 2-3 hours.

If you want to enhance the effect, then before the procedure you need to steam the skin, that is, visit a bathhouse/sauna or take a hot bath.

For varicose veins, thick applications are made from blue clay. To do this, mix it with water in a 1:1 ratio and apply this paste to the inflamed parts of the veins (those areas that are more disturbing and are more visible above the skin). Wrap them in polyethylene and insulate them with woolen material. Leave the applications for an hour. Then rinse with warm water. Apply daily, course - one month, then you need to take a two-week break.

To treat eczema, mix 6-8 tbsp. clay with hot water (not boiling water) until it reaches the consistency of cream, stir constantly and heat in a water bath. Apply the solution to the affected area, wrap in plastic and leave for 10-20 minutes, then rinse with water or herbal decoction. Do this procedure 2-3 times a day for a week. Then take a break of 1 week and repeat if required.

For colds (including sore throat), you can use blue clay. To do this, dilute it (25-30 g) in 200-250 ml of hot water. Stir well and gargle 2-5 times a day. This treatment not only relieves the symptoms of the disease, but also helps eliminate the cough and symptoms in general. Since clay has no contraindications or side effects, continue the therapeutic course until complete healing.

You can learn how to cure psoriasis with blue clay from a short video.

Contraindications

Although blue clay has so many positive qualities, it also has a number of contraindications:

• for diseases of the thyroid gland;
• for heart diseases;
• in various inflammatory processes;
• in case of impaired renal function;
• An individual reaction is possible both to the clay itself and to its components.

Blue clay is an excellent cosmetic and medical product. It is used by both professionals and housewives. It has a number of positive aspects and is widely used. But we should not forget about certain contraindications. Before using for medical purposes, you should consult a specialist.