Blue clay is currently available at any cosmetic store or pharmacy. She has a lot of positives, methods of application are also quite a few. The most interesting thing is that it is used for treatment everywhere, even in Africa.
About the healing properties of blue clay was known in ancient times and to date this knowledge has not only not been confused, but also increased. If someone else is not familiar with them, then it is worth finding out, because blue clay is a tool that will help eliminate many problems.
Healing properties of blue clay
The beneficial effect of blue clay has been known for a long time. It is used both for medical purposes and for the maintenance of beauty (in cosmetology).
She has many healing qualities because of her unique composition. It includes phosphorus (at least 80% of the total composition), potassium, sulfur, iron, magnesium, calcium, iodine, zinc, chromium, etc. Because of this, it perfectly restores the mineral balance. Blue Clay renders the following actions:
- Disinfects, destroys pathogens, absorbs toxins and slags.
- Normalizes metabolism.
- Helps in the treatment of skin diseases.
- Used as a sorbent.
- Used for cosmetic purposes: for the treatment of acne, smoothing the skin, improving the structure and complexion, etc.
In medicine, it is most often used to treat joints and skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, etc.). It is also used as an aid in herbal medicine, homeopathy, and even for surgical and therapeutic treatment.
Of course, the most useful is the one that was brought from the sources themselves. However, purchased in pharmacies and cosmetic stores is also suitable for all purposes. But before purchasing it is necessary to carefully examine the shelf life 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
The standard face mask is made from clay and water. The clay is diluted with water to the thickness of sour cream and applied to the skin of the face. After 20-25 minutes, wash off thoroughly. This mask is suitable for almost any skin type.
To dry the rash on the face (pimples) and remove fat, the following composition will do. 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 on face. Then (after 20-30 minutes) rinse with water, wipe the skin with chamomile decoction.
If the skin of the face, on the contrary, is dry, then it is necessary to add some oil to the mixture. Add 1 yolk to dry clay and pour 30 ml of vegetable oil (apricot, olive, almond). Mix thoroughly and apply to the skin. After 20 minutes, remove the mask with a cotton pad dipped in milk and apply a suitable cream on the face.
Clay has cleansing properties. Combine it (30 g) with oat flour (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 with water and rinse with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, lime blossom).
The additional tightening effect will provide honey. It is necessary to dilute the clay with water until the thickness of the sour cream and add 35-70 g of honey. Stir the mixture until smooth. Apply on face and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then gently remove the mask with warm acidified water. If the skin is dry, then you need to lubricate it with a fat cream.
For oily skin and this mask is suitable. Mix clay with kefir, so that the density was similar to sour cream. Apply for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Such a mask will help not only to make the skin less fat, but also remove minor inflammation and rash.
By mixing blue clay with grass decoctions, you can enhance certain of its properties:
- chamomile - reduces grease;
- nettle - cleans and smoothes;
- dandelion - dries;
- calendula - heals;
- St. John's wort - eliminates acne, blackheads;
- coltsfoot - eliminates irritations, rashes;
- mint - softens and moisturizes;
- plantain - softens, eliminates dryness;
- Yarrow - tones, heals;
- horsetail - dries, heals;
- hops - tones up;
- sage - has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties.
Use these broths to dissolve the clay to the consistency of thick sour cream and apply on the skin for 15-25 minutes, so you can get the effect you need.
For hair
General mask: clay diluted with water to the consistency of sour cream. Then apply on hair and wash off after 40-60 minutes (the fatter the strands, the longer you need to keep the mask).
For oily hair: mix 70-100 g of clay with 200 ml of kefir and add 7-10 ml of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and apply to the hair, but pay special attention to the roots. Leave on for 40-50 minutes and rinse with warm water. Rinse them with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, nettle).
For hair growth is well suited mask with castor oil. 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 the hair with shampoo or water acidified with lemon.
A very good hair growth mask, which gives quick results, is considered to be the following: dilute the clay to the consistency of thick cream, add diluted mustard (30-50 g), 20 g sugar, 7-15 ml of brandy. The composition is well shaken and applied to the hair roots, distributing to the ends. However, the ends should not be greased, as their composition may dry out. Leave the mask for at least 10-20 minutes. The longer the better. Rinse with warm water, rinsing thoroughly.
Even more effective recipes for clay hair masks can be found in this video.
Application for joints
Blue clay is often used to treat joints. She has such positive qualities:
- promotes tissue repair;
- has antiseptic properties;
- opposes inflammatory processes.
It also has a warming effect, which undoubtedly has a positive effect on the joints.
It is used as a bath, compresses, applications. For baths in warm or hot water you need to add a little blue clay, just to change color. In this solution, lower the disturbing part of the body and hold for 25-40 minutes.
For a compress, dilute the blue clay with water until the thickness of the sour cream and apply this mixture on sore joints, leave to dry completely. If you need to increase the warming effect, you can add a little tincture of red pepper.
For applications, dilute the clay and add honey. Mixed composition should be like a thick dough. From it to make cakes and impose on the joints. Wrap with plastic on top and warm with a woolen scarf or scarf. Leave on for 40-60 minutes.
Use of blue clay in various diseases
This recipe will help in the treatment of psoriasis. Stir the clay with water in the ratio 1: 3. Then add salt in proportion 1: 1. Apply this gruel to the affected areas for at least 5 hours. Then rinse the mixture. The course of treatment is 2 weeks. Then there is a break of 14 days and a repetition of the course.
If you want to enhance the effect, then before the procedure, the skin needs to be steamed, that is, visit a bath / sauna or take a hot bath.
From varicose veins make thick applications of blue clay. To do this, mix it with water in a 1: 1 ratio and apply this gruel to the inflamed parts of the veins (those areas that are more disturbing and more visible go above the skin). Wrap them in plastic and insulate with wool. Leave the application for an hour. Then rinse with warm water. Apply daily, the course - one month, then you need to take a two-week break.
For the treatment of eczema mix 6-8 tbsp. clay with hot water (only not with boiling water) to the consistency of cream, stir constantly and warm 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 decoction of herbs. Do this procedure 2-3 times a day during the week. Then take a break in 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. Thoroughly stir and gargle 2-5 times a day. This treatment not only relieves the symptoms of the disease, but also helps eliminate cough and symptoms in general. Since there are no contraindications and side effects for clay, the therapeutic course should be continued until complete healing.
How to cure psoriasis with blue clay, you can learn from a small video.
Contraindications
Although blue clay has so many positive qualities, but there are a number of contraindications:
- in diseases of the thyroid gland;
- in heart diseases;
- with various inflammatory processes;
- in violation of the kidneys;
- an individual reaction is possible both on the clay itself and on the constituents.
Blue clay is an excellent cosmetic and medical tool. It is used by both specialists and housewives. It has a number of positives and is widely used. But you should not forget about certain contraindications. Before use for medical purposes should consult with a specialist.
