Clay has been used for a very long time as a beauty treatment. Many texts show that Egyptian women used Nile mud to beautify their skin. Today, colored clays are used in cosmetic care. These are the minerals that will determine the color and the different uses of the clay-like goat milk products. We tell you about its benefits and explain the differences.

Clay, what is it?

Clay, 100% natural, is a sedentary rock that turns into mud in contact with water. Rich in trace elements and minerals, it is highly coveted in beauty for its many benefits for the skin. It has purifying, astringent, and healing properties.

In beauty, clay is the ally of skin cleansing. Thanks to its a b sorbent power, clay regulates excess sebum, attracts, then fixes toxins and other impurities in the skin to better eliminate them. It is for these reasons that it is often found in the base of masks to eliminate blackheads and mattify oily skin. But that's not all! Clay is also formidable against pimples. Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties help in their healing. An asset in case of imperfections. Finally, the clay softens the face and restores its radiance. 

The different types of clay and their benefits

Green, white or pink… Clay comes in different colors to offer your skin different benefits. The most popular and the most used in terms of facial care is certainly green clay like goat milk lotion.

Green clay is the most absorbent clay. It is particularly recommended for combination to oily or acne-prone skin since it can eliminate impurities and absorb sebum. It also helps with healing, and detoxification and is antibacterial.

When clay is used as a mask, care must still be taken not to let it dry out. Indeed, if the clay begins to crack, this risks drying out the epidermis. The ideal is not to leave your mask on for too long, otherwise, you will drag your thermal water with you to spray your face when it becomes too dry.

White clay, also called Kaolin, is among the softest for the skin. It is therefore recommended for sensitive, dry or mature skin. It helps, among other things, to revitalize and heal the skin in addition to softening and purifying it.

Red clay, rich in trace elements, activates the microcirculation of blood vessels and has the effect of awakening and illuminating the complexion. It helps to reduce redness and soothe discomfort linked to irritation, which is why it is appreciated by sensitive, blotchy, irritated, tired, or redness-prone skin.

The yellow clay is rich in magnesium and iron. It is used as a treatment that is both stimulating and refreshing. It restores oxygen to the skin thanks to its high water content. It is therefore ideal for dry skin.

Our suggestions!

This cleanser combines peeling ingredients, a soothing agent, and 25% clay in a creamy texture, resulting in a three-use cleanser. First, an exfoliate that helps unclog pores. Then, a mask to mattify the skin and clarify the complexion. Finally, a cleanser removes sebum and impurities.

Clarins SOS Pure Mask

This creamy mask with an absorbent, non-drying cream texture purifies the skin and tightens pores in just 10 minutes. The organic moraine willow herb like goat milk soap extract contained in it mixed with clay helps to limit shine and brings smoothness to the skin. Rid of impurities, the skin breathes. It is clean, fresh, soft, and radiant. The mask is used once or twice a week

Anti-oil & Shine Purifying Cleanser

Humidity, heat, heat strokes, sudden stress, or just oily skin… shiny skin is a problem that many men experience. Fight shiny skin with this clay cleanser that will help control oil and sweat for no-compromise results. This clay cleanser containing pumice stone for an exfoliating texture unclogs and leaves the skin clean and clear.