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The clay used in clay masks are different types of soil, sediment, or volcanic ash naturally available in small particles. They are normally rich in magnesium, quartz, iron, calcium, and other minerals.
How it Works
Clay works by pulling out toxins and minimizing excess sebum (excess sebum combined with dead skin cells can form a plug inside of your pores, resulting in blackheads and pimples.)
There are so many different kinds of clay, Purple Brazilian, Red Kaolin, White kaolin, Yellow Brazilian, fullers earth, sea clay … I could go on and on (You will find several of these different kinds of clays used in our face masks) and they each have their own different benefits.
Clay Mask Benefits
This doesn’t even begin to list them all but here are a few!
Mild acne prevention
Unclogs pores
Balances sebum
Calms inflamed or irritated skin
Soothes sunburned skin
Detoxes' the skin from impurities and dirt
Clay by Skin Type
Green clay
Known for absorbing excess oil and purifying the skin, it can be a little too harsh for sensitive and dry skin types but is great for normal - oily or breakout-prone skin. (You may have seen “illite” “Sea Clay” or “French Green Clay”.)
Kaolin Clay
Known to be one of the most gentle of the clays, and it’s the most suitable for sensitive or dry skin (white clay).
It also comes in a few different hues (previously mentioned) like red, purple, pink, or yellow and they each have their own benefits
Red - Generally suitable for any skin type (combination, dry, oily, sensitive, etc.)
Yellow - Best for combination skin
Purple - Best for dry skin
Pink - Sensitive or dry Skin
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite is perfect for absorbing oils and dirt deep in the skin and is great for oily skin types.
Please note : If you have sensitive skin, this could cause irritation!
Rhassoul Clay
Known to remove excess dirt and sebum, allowing your pores to breathe and is great for oily, acne prone skin.
Brazilian Clay
Known to improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity and is generally great for all skin types.
As always, do your own research and reading before trying any new product or ingredient. Listen to your skin!