Clay is one of the most versatile and useful elements. It has many benefits for the skin as well. In this blog, Rubina Ratnakar focuses on ways by which clay can help you get healthy and glowing skin.
Clay is generally applied as a mask on the face. Clay is used due to its properties of removing the excess oil from the skin and hydrating and cooling the skin.
When we talk about applying a clay mask to our face, there are various types of clay available. Different clay masks available are Bentonite clay, fuller’s earth clay, Kaolin clay, and French green clay, and Rhassoul clay.
Starting with Bentonite clay, it is the one suitable for oily skin. It sticks to the skin completely and absorbs the impurities from your face. It is good to treat acne and will also keep your skin tightened. It is suitable for almost all skin types.
The next type of clay is the fuller’s earth clay which is also suitable for oily skin. It is used with mixing in rose water. It is good for oily and normal skin but not very well for sensitive skin.
The next kind of clay is the Kaolin clay which comes in many colors and each color has its own function and specialty. Various types of Kaolin clay are White Clay (sensitive and dry skin), Yellow Clay (less sensitive and more absorbent than White), and Red Kaolin clay (highly absorbent and best for oily skin).
You can use these clays in combination like mixing white with red to get mixture according to your skin type.
French green clay has green in its name because it contains plants that have been decomposed. This increases the quality of clay. It is highly absorbent in nature and can even pull up blood if left for a long time it is suitable for only oily skin.
The Rhassoul Clay is the perfect clay to pull out impurities from your skin. It can even be used daily.
All the clay types lead to hydration, exfoliation, tightening of the skin. You will feel your skin is being stretched when you apply clay but do not worry because clay is beneficial for your skin and will not harm you.
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