Cosmetic clay is popular in improving skin condition. It is often used for the face, but along with this, the powder can be used for the whole body. We are talking about a procedure such as clay wrap, which helps tighten the skin, improve its condition, eliminate cellulite and lose a little weight.
Of course, wrapping yourself in clay will not help you get rid of ten extra pounds. This is impossible without exercise and dietary restrictions, but a few extra pounds may well go away, taking with them the hated “orange peel”. Clay can be used for wraps in its pure form (the powder is only diluted with water), and in combination with other effective ingredients: seaweed, honey, coffee, vinegar, and so on.
Which clay to choose for anti-cellulite masks
, black, white, pink, blue, gray or a mixture of clays are most often used By mixing different clays they do not lose their beneficial properties.
Before using a mask with any clay, it is necessary to check the individual reaction to its components. All of the above types of clays can be used for any skin type if you add other ingredients to the masks that will balance the composition. For example, for dry skin, you can pour heavy cream and add essential oils . They will soften the effect of yellow clay on dry skin.
It is important to note the basic rules for using masks:
- Before applying the mask, the body needs to be prepared. You need to not only take a shower, but also use a body scrub.
- The consistency of the clay for the mask should be mushy. The best clay temperature for this procedure is 35-40 degrees.
- Clay masks are used not only for weight loss, but also to remove postpartum stretch marks.
Black clay
Cleanses the skin, absorbs all impurities and toxins. Masks using black clay help burn fat in the places to which we apply them. Black clay is a kind of “modeler” of our body.
Mask-wrap to combat cellulite
Ingredients:
- Black clay – 4 tbsp. l
- Water – 4 tbsp. l
- Dry mustard powder – 1 tsp
- Honey – 1 tbsp. l
To get rid of cellulite, it is better to do a clay mask every other day .
Calculation of the amount of clay for 1 mask directly depends on which part of the body we will spread . 1 tbsp of clay will do for one leg. That is, if you decide to remove your sides, cellulite tummy, butt and legs, then you will need 4 tablespoons of black clay.
Mix the clay with warm water. For the body, it is important that the consistency of the clay is not as hard as plasticine, but not liquid like store-bought sour cream. Add 1 tsp dry mustard to the clay. After 3-4 sessions, the amount of mustard can be increased. Mustard causes active blood flow, causes a sauna effect, and helps remove excess water from under the skin. After several sessions, when the skin has become accustomed to the stinging effect of mustard, you can add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Sugar makes mustard incredibly angry. The more you add, the stronger and longer the mask will act on cellulite areas. Add 1 tbsp honey.
The darker the honey, the more active the process will be.
We apply the clay mask first to the legs, starting from the knees and above. Further on the stomach and sides, the main thing is that the movements are stronger than just stroking, we work from the bottom up. We take cling film and turn around along the lymph flow, from bottom to top. We wrap the tummy tighter than other places. The clay will harden and your waist will become thinner over time. At this time, physical activity is not contraindicated. Do some cleaning or something you love.
The effect of movement will be greater than just lying down. We stay in this sauna for about 40 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Don't forget to apply anti-cellulite cream. We do at least 10-14 sessions. This can significantly improve the condition of your skin. The unevenness on the skin will begin to gradually smooth out.
Beware of fakes
On the market today you can find a huge number of offers. Cosmetic clay is green, pink, black, blue... It’s good if a responsible manufacturer sells high-quality natural material. And when there is chalk with dye in the bag? In this case, you will be very lucky if you do not develop a severe allergic reaction. However, it is almost impossible to avoid dryness and irritation. That is, instead of improvement, you will get the exact opposite effect.
We can give several recommendations to our readers. First of all, buy cosmetic clay only in specialized stores. They will offer products from trusted manufacturers. Before you start wrapping with blue clay (we provide reviews and photos in our article specifically so that they serve as a guide), you need to do a test. Dilute a small amount of powder with water or green tea and apply to your wrist. A high-quality product does not dry out too quickly, remaining an elastic mass for a long time. Thanks to this, the skin is nourished with moisture and minerals. If the composition instantly becomes crusted and cracks, tightening the skin, then dehydration occurs. This means that the contents of the colorful packaging are related to repair plaster, that is, they contain chalk.
Blue clay for weight loss
Blue clay is the record holder for the number of uses by women for weight loss, as well as against cellulite. This clay is environmentally friendly and has no side effects . Its chemical composition contains many useful substances that affect a person during masks.
Classic mask
For this procedure, we need to prepare a scrub , plastic film, blue clay, and warm clothes.
Mix the clay in equal parts with water. Mix well so that there are no lumps left. After showering and scrubbing problem areas, we wipe ourselves dry and smear ourselves with clay. Now you need to wrap the areas with the mask with film. Warm, comfortable clothing will speed up the process. We keep the mask on for about 40 minutes. We complete the procedure with a warm shower. We use a mask no more than 3 times a week. The effect will be noticeable after 1 procedure. The skin will become soft and velvety.
Blue clay and cinnamon mask
Prepare the ingredients:
- 2 tbsp clay
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 drops of your favorite essential oil
Coffee mask
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp blue clay
- 4 tbsp mineral water
- 3-4 drops grapefruit oil
- 2 tsp coffee
We massage areas with problems for 15 minutes. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes. We wash it off. A clay mask draws out accumulated fat, which coffee breaks down.
Mask with blue clay and honey
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp blue clay
- 4 tbsp warm water
- 3 tsp cream
- 2 tsp honey
- 3 drops of essential oil that suits you
Apply the mask after a hot shower. Skin with such a mask, cellulite-free skin awaits you after 15 sessions.
Compound
Surely this point will be interesting if you decide to practice blue clay wraps. Reviews from cosmetologists say that this is a natural compound that is completely harmless to the human body. The basis is water, aluminum and silicon oxides. By the way, it will be valid for blue, pink and other varieties.
However, the most valuable in our case will still be blue clay. Its other name is Cambrian. It contains a huge amount of macro- and microelements that are beneficial for the skin. This product has no contraindications, so you can use it as often as you see fit. Blue clay wrapping is extremely beneficial for the skin. Reviews from cosmetologists emphasize that this natural compound delivers a lot of useful substances to our largest organ, but there can be no talk of an overdose. That is why blue clay is used not only in home cosmetic procedures, but also in specialized salons, as well as in many clinics.
White clay
White clay against skin imperfections associated with excess weight is used for sensitive, delicate skin.
White clay mask for cellulite
In masks with white clay, you can add cinnamon or coffee grounds, essential oil according to your skin type, which will enhance the effect of the clay against cellulite. A tingling sensation will be felt and the skin will warm up. The effect is simply amazing.
For one problem area you will need:
- 2 tbsp white clay
- 3 tsp cinnamon or coffee grounds
- 3 tsp water
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
Mask with honey
We will need 2 tbsp of clay for 1 problem area. Dilute it with hot water (2 tbsp). Add 1.5 tbsp honey. Leave the mask on for half an hour. For greater efficiency, you can wrap it with film. After half an hour we take a shower; it is better not to use soap and gel that day.
After washing off the anti-cellulite masks, we moisturize with a nourishing cream, since clay masks are very active.
Features of oral administration at home
For weight loss, clay can be taken as a medicine. It is important to adhere to the following recommendations:
- After dilution with water, it should precipitate.
- Suitable for fatty, intended for modeling.
- Drink without sugar; you can dilute it with water or herbal decoction.
- Consume on an empty stomach.
- It is allowed to dilute with honey and lemon juice.
- Do not mix with coffee, milk, alcohol.
- Drink everything without leaving sediment at the bottom of the cup.
- Dissolve in non-metallic containers.
- For constipation, increase the amount of clay water. As a rule, this indicates severe slagging of the intestines.
- Take courses for three weeks, then take a break for seven days and repeat again.
Mask with pink clay and oils
Pink clay will also get rid of this terrible and unloved problem by all women - cellulite. It can enhance lymphatic drainage and saturate the skin with microelements.
For the mask, prepare:
- 1 tbsp pink clay;
- 3 drops of ylang-ylang;
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
Mix clay with water (1 tbsp), add olive oil and ylang-ylang oil. Leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes. After rinsing with warm water, be sure to apply cream.
Expectation
To make it less painful, plan an interesting activity for yourself. It is necessary to apply the mixture to problem areas, usually the thighs, buttocks and abdomen, then wrap them tightly with cling film, put on clothes that can be easily washed, and wrap yourself in a warm blanket. Prepare hot green tea. If you don't want to sit around doing nothing, you can do some cleaning or even dance. During movement, blood accelerates throughout the body even more actively and burns extra pounds better. You need to leave it on for about 40 minutes, after which you can wash off the composition and lubricate your body with anti-cellulite cream.
Clay effectiveness
After completing a course of anti-cellulite masks with clay (and this is no less than 15!), you can evaluate the result. The skin will be soft, velvety and without the hated fatty tubercles. Since the blood flow during the use of masks is stronger, the skin becomes elastic. If the mask contained coffee, then this is also scrubbing, additional cleansing of the skin. The inflammation that existed before using the masks will undoubtedly leave you. All these delights after a course of masks. But you can evaluate their effectiveness after 1-2 procedures. The condition of your skin will please you.
What could be the result - before and after masks?
Cleansing
Clay is used to remove toxins and stored products from the intestines. It is an excellent adsorbent. The main advantage of clay is that it only gets rid of excess, while saturating the body with useful substances. This promotes cellular turnover. It affects blood vessels, blood, muscles and ligaments.
To cleanse the body, you should follow these recommendations:
- Dilute half a teaspoon in a cup of boiled water.
- Drink on an empty stomach in the morning and at night.
- After 7 days, the amount of clay is increased to 1 spoon, gradually increasing to a tablespoon.
- After 21 days, the solution should be replaced with balls. The mixture is made so thick that it can be rolled into a 5x7 mm sphere. You need to eat 10 - 15 pieces at one time.
- The course of cleansing lasts a month.
There is also a second way to use clay. It has the opposite pattern. First, the balls are taken for a week. You need to eat 10-15 pieces at a time, after seven days their number is reduced by half. There should be three doses of balls per day. Two weeks later they are replaced with a suspension of a teaspoon of clay and a glass of water. And 7 days later, half of it dissolves in the cup.
It is important to follow a diet during cleansing, eat fresh and natural foods.
To learn how to take white clay internally, watch this video:
