Clay masks can reverse the effect of aging or reduce the effects of the passage of time on our face due to its promoting properties of the increase of collagen fibers in the skin [1], eliminating dead skin giving way to new skin, increases blood flow to the skin due to exfoliating stimulation, with antibacterial properties that purify your skin.
Clay and water paste from a sacred Chamliyal shrine in the Jammu region of J&K, India, is used as an ointment to treat various skin disorders, particularly psoriasis [2].
Staying beautiful and young is one of the biggest challenges that we have today, the skin over the years loses its elasticity due to the reduction of collagen and the effects of aging, joint pain, loss appear bone density and the appearance of wrinkles on the skin associated with age are a direct consequence of the loss of collagen in our body.
Properties of Clay on Face
- It is a powerful antibacterial, purifies your face.
- Promotes the increase of collagen fibers in the skin.
- Perfect exfoliator, removing dead skin giving way to new skin.
- It helps the blood circulation of your face by stimulating the skin during the exfoliation process.
- Fight acne.
- Beautify your face.
Clays for the face can be found in any cosmetic store or pharmacy, its application is simple, it only consists of clay and drinking water.
How to apply the clay mask?
You will need:
- A clay envelope.
- 100 milliliters of drinking water.
- A container.
- A teaspoon.
Procedure:
Step 1. Add three tablespoons of clay to the bowl and carefully add water to make a clay paste.
Step 2. Once you have the clay paste, you must first wash your face, apply a thin layer of clay paste on your face in circular motions, massaging your skin.
Step 3. Once the clay is applied, do not make faces with your face or move your face, you should have your face immobile for about 15 minutes or until the clay has dried.
Step 4. Once the clay on your face is dry, go to your bathroom sink and try to move your face so that the dry clay is shedding your honey naturally.
Step 5. Rinse your face with cool water, and enjoy the rejuvenating feel of the clay.
