When you think of a facial mask, you probably imagine someone sitting pretty with clay slathered all over their face. Clay masks have been around for centuries and are some of the most common face and body treatments available. If used correctly, they can give your skin beautiful results. Here are some of the most common types of clay and their benefits.
Bentonite Clay
This type of clay is known for its super absorbent properties, so if you have oily skin this is a great option for you. It's also great for removing unwanted toxins from the skin, helping to address many skin ailments that cause rash, acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Fuller’s Earth Clay
Another great oil and impurity absorber, this clay is so powerful it's often used in cat litter and automotive products to absorb oil spills and other liquid matter. For your face, it is well known for addressing skin issues such as hyperpigmentation, as it is commonly used as a part of the skin bleaching process. It's also is great for improving blood flow and circulation in the skin.Kaolin Clay
This clay comes in a multitude of color variations, each with a different key function. White kaolin clay is gentle and great for sensitive skin, as it doesn't dry out the skin and offers a bit of mild exfoliation. Yellow kaolin is more absorbent than the white, while also being an exfoliant. In addition, it offers circulation boosting properties, such as the ones found in skin-brightening masks.
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French Green Clay
Originating in France, French green clay is also sometimes referred to as Illite and/or Sea clay. It is an amazing exfoliator, and also offers great oil absorption and pore-tightening properties. It gets its nice deep green color from the decomposed plant material and iron oxide that make it up. If this clay isn't VERY GREEN steer clear. This is a sure sign of its lack of quality.
Rhassoul Clay
Found in Morocco, this clay is multi-functional, as you can use it on both your skin and hair. It has a vast amount of rich minerals in it that soak up impurities such as sebum plugs, blackheads and oils surrounding hair follicles. The best part about this clay is that it does its magic without over drying the skin. It's gentle enough for daily use in small doses, and can even be used on the hair in order to remove build-up, as well as restore volume and shine.
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