The healing power of blue clay. The healing properties of blue clay and its use in treatment

Clay has been a reliable human assistant for many centuries. It was used to build houses, make dishes, musical instruments, used its healing properties to treat various ailments. Centuries have passed, but the healing properties of clay, especially blue, are still used today.

Blue clay Sold in pharmacies and cosmetics stores. It is pre-cleaned from impurities and crushed. The price of this wonderful healing remedy is low, which allows it to be used by people with different incomes.

Healing blue clay contains a lot of useful substances: cobalt, zinc, calcium, phosphate, iron, nitrogen, magnesium, chromium, silver, zinc, phosphorus and nickel.

Blue clay consists of almost 50% silica, it also contains cobalt and radium, iron, zinc, phosphate, calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, nitrogen, molybdenum.

Properties of blue clay

Radium present in clay absorbs heavy metals and toxins. Radium is a good absorbent.

The main beneficial properties of clay are a cleansing and antibacterial effect, a positive effect on improving blood circulation, normalizing metabolism, and removing excess acids and toxins.

Blue clay is the most popular among other varieties. It contains a large number of cobalt and cadmium, which explains its excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Among all beneficial properties blue clay is especially distinguished by its antiseptic effect, neutralization and removal of toxins. Due to its rich composition of minerals, blue clay has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It normalizes the metabolic process, helps strengthen the immune system and renew the cells and tissues of the body.

Blue clay is used to treat headaches, burns, and respiratory diseases.

Its properties allow the clay to be used in for cosmetic purposes. It helps eliminate stretch marks, cellulite and other skin defects.

Blue clay is used as aid for treatment inflammatory diseases joints, muscles, bones, bronchi, heel spurs, varicose veins.

Clay is used to treat joints in the form of compresses, baths, rubbing, and aqueous solutions.

The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, nourishing and restorative properties of blue clay are used for masks that give the skin elasticity and uniform tone, relieve inflammation, acne and pimples.

Minerals and trace elements contained in blue clay, when used regularly in face masks, provide the skin with a well-groomed and healthy appearance.

The use of clay contributes to:

• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• restoration of skin firmness, elasticity and moisture;
• getting rid of oily shine;
• eliminating pigmentation;
• cleansing from pathogenic microorganisms.

Action of clay

Blue clay has excellent moisture holding capacity and heat-retaining ability. The skin warms up well under its influence. This helps relieve pain and inflammation. Sweating eliminates toxins. The substances that make up the clay have a beneficial effect on the skin. It is used to treat chronic and subacute arthritis, radiculitis, neuritis, neuralgia and other diseases.

Treatment with blue clay at home

Before starting treatment, it is important to know that while stirring the clay should not touch anything metal. You can knead it with your hands or something wooden in any non-metallic container. Clay cannot be used twice - it will absorb everything your body does not need, so feel free to throw it away after use. Dilute the powder only warm water- nothing hot. After mixing, use immediately - storing is not recommended.

• To relieve headaches

Mix blue clay and yogurt in equal proportions (add yogurt little by little to the clay, and not vice versa, so as not to make the mixture too liquid), transfer the resulting mixture to gauze or thin cotton cloth, put it on your forehead for half an hour (it’s better for an hour and try to do this time to sleep).

• For a runny nose

Dilute clay powder hot water in equal proportions to a thick consistency. Transfer the mixture to two pieces of bandage or gauze and place a compress on both sides of the nose for an hour. (Sleep at this time will be very helpful). The procedure can be repeated twice a day.

This application can be done for otitis media. The procedure can be repeated 3 times a day. A clay compress is placed behind the ear.

• Treatment of bruises

Blue clay wraps for bruises will prevent the development of hematoma. Prepare thick mixture from clay powder and warm water, place on gauze, place on the site of the bruise, cover from above woolen fabric, leave for 2 hours. It is advisable to be at rest at this time, or better yet, sleep.

• Using blue clay for joints

For the treatment of arthrosis, gout, arthritis, rheumatism, osteochondrosis, and other joint diseases, clay compresses are excellent, which can be worn for up to 2 hours 2-3 times a day. To do this, the powder is diluted with water to the consistency of thick sour cream, laid out on a piece of fabric of a suitable size, wrapped around the sore joint, cellophane is wrapped on top and secured. Medicinal properties Blue clay has a positive effect on the source of the disease, relieves pain, and starts a gradual healing process.

Clay for internal use

For some diseases, blue clay is used internally. It is necessary to follow certain rules:

• do not consume clay on an empty stomach
• dilute the powder with clean cool water
• After taking the product, lie down for half an hour
• do not overeat during this period
• It is necessary to drink the clay solution in small sips
• the clay must be clean, without impurities
• single dose - 30 grams, daily dose - 100 grams (for an adult)

For constipation, mix 30 grams of clay powder with a glass of cold water and drink three times a day after meals.

To cleanse the body for 14 days, drink a glass of water a day with 1 teaspoon of blue clay.

For the treatment of diseases gastrointestinal tract Clay is taken three times a day. Start with half a teaspoon mixed in a glass of water, gradually increase the amount of powder to 2 teaspoons. The solution is taken for 3 weeks, then a break of 10 days is taken and the course is repeated again.

Application in cosmetology

Homemade masks with the addition of blue clay will help, inflammation and irritation on the skin, acne, strengthen skin covering.

• Anti-inflammatory mask recipe

Mix 2 tablespoons of clay with water to the consistency of thick sour cream, add 3 drops olive oil, half a teaspoon lemon juice, one yolk. Apply the mask to the face, avoiding the eye area for 20 minutes. Wash off clean water, apply nourishing cream.

• Recipe for problem and oily skin

Clay powder and rice flour mixed in equal proportions, diluted with water, the mixture is applied to the facial skin for 15-20 minutes.

• Drying face mask

The powder is diluted with a small amount of water and 1 teaspoon of aloe juice is added.

• From blackheads

Mix 3 tablespoons of clay with 50 grams of vodka and two teaspoons of lemon juice. The mask is applied to problem areas of the skin (forehead, chin, wings of the nose) for 10 minutes, rinsed off with clean water.

Using blue clay for hair

• For stimulation rapid growth hair:

For 3 tablespoons of clay powder, take 0.5 teaspoons of dry mustard or red pepper and 3 tablespoons. Rub it into the scalp, cover with a towel, leave for half an hour, and rinse with shampoo. Watch the sensations - the mask should “pinch” the scalp a little, but not “stove.” If it starts to burn, wash it off and next time reduce the dose of mustard (or pepper).

• Recipe for dry hair:

Mix blue clay and kefir in equal parts (you can also use curdled milk, yogurt, whey). Apply to the scalp and strands for half an hour, then rinse.

• Recipe for oily hair:

Mix the powder with water, then add 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. Apply for 20 minutes.

Clay baths

The solution is prepared at the rate of 5 tablespoons of clay per 1 liter of warm water. The solution is added to a bath of water at a temperature not exceeding 45 degrees. The water in the bath should not be more than half. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. After taking a bath, you should not rinse your body; wrap yourself warmly and lie in bed for half an hour. Then rinse your body.

This procedure helps strengthen the body, heal minor scratches, rejuvenate the body, and benefits the joints.

Contraindications

Clay should not be taken during periods of exacerbation of diseases. Treatment with clay is carried out only during remission.

It should not be taken for diseases requiring immediate surgical intervention.

Before use, you must make sure that you are not allergic to this product.

Clay therapy cannot be used for heart disease, acute inflammatory processes, high blood pressure, kidney diseases.

Blue (Cambrian) clay or blue keel - fine-grained sedimentary rock gray.

If clay in water gives a pure turquoise-blue tint, most likely a dye has been added to it - copper chlorophyllin. Masks made from this “blue clay” color the skin pale green. Real clay does not dissolve in water, but settles at the bottom of the container.

Blue clay from mud springs and clay quarries contains radium. In very small quantities it is used to treat and prevent skin cancer, but in large doses radium is toxic.

When preparing clay mixtures, use plastic or ceramic dishes. In metal dishes, blue clay loses its beneficial properties.

Where did blue clay come from?

Blue clay appeared at the bottom of the Cambrian seas more than 500 million years ago. Under the influence of weather conditions, it was formed from the minerals kaolinite, spar, some varieties of mica, limestone and marble.

When temperature changes, microcracks appear in minerals. Water gets into them and, freezing, destroys the stones to the smallest dust. Over time, rock particles accumulate and become saturated with water, forming blue clay.

The history of the discovery of blue clay - from the Amazons to Cleopatra

Blue clay was first discovered on the island of Lesbos, in northern Greece, in the Aegean archipelago. In ancient times, the warlike Amazons living on the island used blue clay... as war paint. When the Greeks managed to capture the rebellious beauties and wash away the clay from their faces, they were amazed at the beauty of their captives. Many Amazons were sent to court as concubines, exchanged, or given as gifts to the rulers of neighboring countries. This is how the whole world learned about the secret of the beauty of indomitable warriors. Even Cleopatra herself made masks for her hair, face and body from blue clay.

Today blue clay is mined in the Crimea (Sapun - Gora), from Sevastopol to Simferopol and in Altai in quarries at least 20-25 m deep. Then the clay is washed and cleaned of impurities, dried and packaged.

Effect and use of blue clay

Blue clay is an excellent cleansing, disinfectant, regenerating and anti-inflammatory agent. Even ancient Greek doctors noticed that in clay pots, milk does not sour for up to 3 days, and meat sprinkled with clay crumbs does not spoil for a long time. Almost 4,000 years later, modern scientists have confirmed the ability of clay to neutralize microbes and toxins, prevent rotting and decomposition.

Face and hair masks, anti-cellulite wraps and facial compresses are made from blue clay. Blue clay is also used for clay baths. Penetrating into the middle layers of the skin (dermis), blue clay stimulates metabolism and skin regeneration. Blue clay is suitable for any skin type. Solutions from blue clay (1 teaspoon per glass of water) are drunk to cleanse the body. Blue clay has such healing properties due to its composition.

Chemical composition of blue clay:

Microelement	100g blue clay	Importance in cosmetology
Silicon (Si)		Strengthens nails, hair, promotes fast healing wound
Calcium (Ca)		Regulates metabolism in the skin
Aluminum (Al)		Promotes scarring of seams, reduces pores, cleanses the skin of pimples and blackheads
Manganese (Mn)		Anti-allergen, resolves bruises and swelling
Iron (Fe)		Provides a beautiful blush
Sodium (Na)		Tightens enlarged pores, mattifies the skin
Zinc (Zn)		Controls the saturation of the skin with amino acids, strengthens nails and hair
Magnesium (Mg)		Reduces allergies and stress, strengthens hair and nails
Potassium (K)		Controls the amount of fluid in the skin
Nitrogen (N)		Tones the walls of capillaries and blood vessels, gives healthy color face
Chromium (Cr)		Removes excess fluid and prevents the development of cellulite
Phosphorus (R)		Increases the body's resistance and makes the skin elastic
Molybdenum (Mo)		Stimulates skin regeneration
Copper (Cu)
Nickel (Ni)		Normalizes sebum secretion
Silver (Ag)		Cleanses and activates the protective functions of the skin
Cobalt (Co)		Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
Radium (Ra)	0.006-0.012 µg	As an alternative prevention for skin and breast cancer

Blue clay is common not only in folk healing, but also in cosmetology. Today we will study its properties and use for facial skin, joints, cleansing the gastrointestinal tract, losing weight, and fighting cellulite. Share your results in the comments, and also tell us about your experience using natural raw materials.

Blue clay - general properties

Improves blood circulation

Due to the fact that clay contains iron in large volume, blood quality improves and its microcirculation accelerates. The raw material also seals the walls of blood vessels and cleanses the lymph from toxic substances.

Cleanses the gastrointestinal tract

Essentially clay blue color is a natural absorbent that absorbs poisons and removes them from the body. If the raw materials are taken orally, a comprehensive detoxification can be carried out. Judging by numerous reviews, along with cleansing, a person loses weight.

Pain relief

Some people don’t know that a clay solution can be used internally to eliminate painful sensations. Clay is also used externally as compresses, lotions, masks, etc.

Promotes healing

Due to its antibacterial properties, clay is often used to treat abscesses, wounds of various types, boils, burns, cracks in the skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. In all of these cases, the composition promotes rapid tissue regeneration.

Rejuvenates the skin

Blue clay has proven itself as the best remedy facial skin rejuvenation. Below we will study the properties and application in this particular situation. In short, natural raw materials replenish collagen production, smooth out wrinkles, nourish, saturate tissues with moisture and oxygen, and eliminate pigmentation.

Strengthens the immune system

To increase the body's protective functions, it is necessary to take a product made from clay and water orally. This solution is especially effective during colds, flu epidemics and the off-season.

Treats joints

Traditional healers have been using clay for many years to treat joint pain, arthritis, and arthrosis. After just 3 sessions, swelling is eliminated, pain and tightness go away.

Blue clay for weight loss and cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract

Not everyone knows what to take rock You can go inside. If you want to lose 2-3 kg. in a month, carry out a comprehensive detoxification, increase immunity, and also improve your overall health, then make a solution.

Recipe:

• dilute in 0.25 l. purified warm water 20 g. clay;
• stir and use the composition.

This is not to say that diluted clay is tasty, but it is worth it. Literally after 3 weeks of taking it, you will get rid of swelling, lose at least 2 kg, and remove toxic substances and toxins.

Admission rules:

2. Slowly increase the concentration of the main substance until you reach 30 g. for 250 ml. water. You don’t need to pour in a lot of clay at once to avoid vomiting.

4. Duration of the course – no longer than 1.5 months. Then follows a 6-month break, if necessary, therapy is repeated.

Blue clay for facial skin – masks

Blue clay has proven itself excellent in the field of skin care. Let's study the properties and application for the face in more detail.

Basic Rules:

• the composition is applied to cleansed skin;
• a wrist test is done first to rule out allergies;
• the mask is not distributed around the eyes;
• The product is applied 1-3 times a week, it all depends on the skin type;
• Exposure time is no longer than 20 minutes.

No. 1. Narrowing pores

To cleanse the pores, you need to combine carbonated mineral water with clay powder, mix to a paste and apply to a steamed face. After 20 minutes, remove the product, wash your face with cold water and wipe with ice.

No. 2. Comprehensive skin nutrition

Blue clay has nutritional properties, and application in in this case will be as follows: mix 5 ml. lemon juice, 30 gr. powder clay, 40 gr. sour cream. Add water to obtain a dense mass. Distribute it and leave for a third of an hour.

No. 3. Giving overall tone

To rejuvenate, add blush and tighten sagging areas, prepare a product. Combine 10 ml. olive oil with 30-40 gr. clay. Enter purified water after the fact. Distribute the thick mass and set aside for a quarter of an hour.

No. 4. Elimination of dryness, flaking

This mask is suitable for those with dry epidermis. It is prepared from 20 gr. clay, 10 ml. olive oil, 10 gr. honey. Water is added in such quantity to obtain a dense mixture. After application, wait 15-20 minutes.

No. 5. Rejuvenation

Blue clay has an excellent rejuvenating effect. Properties and applications in cosmetology have been well studied. To prepare a compress, you need to dilute the clay. herbal infusion. A decoction of dandelion, St. John's wort, sea buckthorn, mint, chamomile or yarrow is suitable. Dip the gauze, folded in several layers, into the cosmetic liquid. Leave the compress on your face for at least half an hour.

No. 6. Cleansing from blackheads and blackheads

Mix equal amounts (25 g each) of rice flour and clay in a cup. Add some water to make a paste. Apply for a third of an hour. After washing your face, it is recommended to wipe with almond or peach oil.

No. 7. Fighting pigmentation, freckles

To cope with pigment spots, you need to mix 6 grams. finely ground sea salt and 25 gr. clay. Pour in water to obtain a thick mass. Apply the product for 10 minutes. Give a light massage.

No. 8. Elimination of oily shine

To normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, you need to make regular masks. Combine 90 ml. water and 60 gr. clay. Herbal decoctions are also suitable as a liquid base. Distribute the homogeneous mixture over your face for 20 minutes.

Blue clay for joints

Blue clay has proven itself well not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine. Learn the properties and uses for joints in more detail.

No. 1. Baths

If you have systematic problems with the spine, it is recommended to take a bath with warm water. For 5 l. water accounts for 60 grams. clay, pour this mixture into the bath. Stir and go to rest in the bath for a third of an hour. After that, take a shower and go to bed.

No. 2. Compresses

At serious illnesses associated with joints, you need to dilute the clay to a thick, creamy mass. Leave to infuse for 2.5 hours. Next, heat the mixture over steam bath up to 45 degrees. The paste should be placed on cheesecloth and wrapped sore spot. Secure the compress with a bandage and wrap warm cloth. Remove after 45 minutes.

Anti-cellulite wraps with blue clay

1. Add 120 g to warm water. clay. The paste should not be too thick. Enter 40 g. ground cinnamon and 4 drops of orange ether.

2. A homogeneous mass is applied to pre-steamed skin. Wrap problem areas in plastic.

3. Warm yourself warm blanket. Wait 50 minutes. Rinse off with hot water, rubbing the skin with a terry towel.

Blue clay is in demand in home cosmetology. The unique properties and simple use of the composition allow you to combat pressing problems. Tell us about your experience using clay in the comments.

Clay is one of the best natural resources used for the beauty and health of the skin. The existence of several names of the rock is known, among which black, white, and red clay stand out. All of them have beneficial properties and have a beneficial effect on human health. Blue clay has become widespread in cosmetology: we will consider the properties and use of this type of clay for the face below.

Properties of clay

Clay is gray in color, so the name of the natural resource is reminiscent of a barely noticeable blue tint. On sale you will see not only gray clay, but also bright blue. This is one of the modifications of the product containing microelements and algae. Clay also goes by other names: Kim, soapstone or Cambrian clay. If you come across a product with a similar name on a shelf, don’t get confused - this is exactly the clay you need.

Composition blue clay is varied: silicon, magnesium, iron, silver. The listed substances have a powerful effect on the human body, and this is only a small part of the beneficial elements contained in the clay composition. The following properties of the product are usually distinguished:

• The most powerful antiseptic that kills most known microorganisms
• Removes inflammatory processes, partially neutralizing their cause
• Saturates human skin with essential minerals
• Helps heal wounds, used in the treatment of difficult fractures
• Removes from the human body toxins
• Strengthens immunity and affects metabolism
• Repeatedly improves skin on all parts of the body.

Where is clay used?

Clay - natural component . Allergic reaction As a rule, there is no reaction to it, but this does not exempt you from a preliminary allergy test. She is excellent antiseptic and is widely used both in the home environment and in medical institutions. Blue clay doctors officially appoint in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, colds, diseases Bladder and kidneys. The blue-gray substance is an excellent correction tool. women's health , and often acts as an auxiliary tool in treatment initial stages oncological diseases.

Blue clay has gained recognition in area professional cosmetology, it is rare that masks are made using another type of natural resource. Homemade masks are also successfully formed on the basis of the blue substance. The mixture applied to the skin of the face acts as an irritant: it stimulates blood vessels, providing a rush of blood to the surface. When using clay-based masks, almost always is felt burning. After use, the part of the body on which the composition was located is red.

Where can I buy

To purchase blue clay, you do not need to look for specialized places. You you will find it at the nearest pharmacy or supermarket. Retail price for a 100-gram bag from 16 rubles. By and large it makes no difference who manufacturer of this product - the natural composition guarantees the same mixture in all sachets sold.

Why do you need to make a clay mask?

Masks are one of the most popular beauty tools. Clay masks occupy a leading position in this niche of cosmetology.

Natural composition gives the following effect on facial skin:

• Partial smoothing age wrinkles and getting rid of shallow facial expressions
• Whitening skin and age spots
• Hydration
• Cleansing sebaceous glands, excretion blackheads with problem areas
• Relieving inflammation
• Rejuvenation face by increasing the rate of cell regeneration

Clay mask applied on the skin for 15-20 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water without chlorine. Use boiled or filtered water to rinse your face. Necessarily moisturize your skin after each procedure.

Contraindications

Cambrian clay has no contraindications and can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Exception for the use of clay in face masks can be individual intolerance.

Recipes for blue clay masks for dry skin

We have prepared a wonderful a selection of recipes which will help you cure problematic dry skin, moisten it and stop exfoliating.

• Use kim in pure form to relieve inflammation from dry skin. Dissolve the powder in a few tablespoons of warm water and apply to your face. Let the mask harden. Rinse it off.
• Mix in a ceramic bowl, yolk and olive oil. Pour the oil over the eye, the main thing is that there is no more than clay powder. Add 2 tablespoons of clay.
• Add to powder cream 10% fat. Stir. Add oil grape seeds and 1 drop of orange essential oil .

Mask recipes for oily skin

Not worth it apply any soapstone-based face masks you read in a magazine. Depending on the layout ingredients, a mask can have the exact opposite effect and be harmful to health. Don't use clay in its pure form if your skin type is oily. Useful for this skin other recipes:

• Mix rice and cornmeal in equal proportions. Add 1 spoon of clay sand. Fill the ingredients with warm water from the kettle. The mask begins impact on the skin for 2-3 minutes, so try to keep the clay mask on your face as long as possible possible time - 20 minutes.
• An excellent remedy for shiny skin can be prepared at home: take 2 tablespoons mineral water and mix with one spoon of soapstone. Add 20 drops of aloe juice. Apply this mask only to problem areas without affecting areas with normal skin.
• Dilute kim with calendula tincture. For 20 drops calendula 1 tablespoon of powder is used. Additional component There will be lemon juice in the amount of 1 teaspoon. The mask is very irritating to the skin, so hold It is strictly prohibited to use it on your face for more than 10 minutes.

You can see other recipes for masks

Whitening masks

If leather my face has acquired a strange color that is not associated with internal diseases, you can try bleach his masks based on blue clay. The presented compositions have excellent washout property pigment from the upper layers of the dermis, and are suitable for any skin type.

• Mix blue clay and fatty kefir in equal proportions. Apply on the face for twenty minutes. Afterwards, wash off the mask and moisturize your skin.
• Mix 20 grams of lemon juice with a glass of vodka. Add enough clay to create creamy mixture. Keep your face as standard clay masks time.

Recommendations for mixing the mask composition

Can pour out clay from the bag and apply in its original form, stirring only with water. However for better application composition recommended take advantage of the small cheat sheet below:

• Sift Cambrian clay before use. This will save mask mixture from clumping: it will lie on the face in an even layer, no bubbles.
• For dilution apply warm water. Cold water does not allow soapstone substances to enter into the interaction process, which means healing properties the composition will not be revealed. Hot water, having spoiled it, will kill all possible micro connections.
• Do not use metal utensils for making the mixture. The oxidation process that will occur between the walls of the dishes and the clay, will lead to unpleasant consequences for the skin.

Secrets of application

To avoid any incidents during the process of applying the mask, we’ll tell you a few secrets that every lover of experimental music should know procedures.

• Clay combines with absolutely all organic elements, so you can safely combine them in new masks. Do not forget do an allergy test.
• Add heated honey, milk, kefir into the clay - heat enhances the interaction of the components.
• Clay mask on the face pulls skin surface: do not strain facial muscles and do not touch your face during the procedure.
• Remove the mask without applications soap and others cosmetics for washing: only water.
• Don't alternate composition of the mask. Choose one option and use it once a week for 10 procedures. After this, the composition and components can change.
• Consider that rashes appear after the mask. This is due to the fact that the active substances draw out toxins to the surface.

If you want to get rid of blemishes, try blue clay masks. They will remove excess shine from the skin and whiten dark spots and will start the process of dermis renewal. We hope that you found the information about blue clay, its properties and uses for the face useful.

The benefits and harms of blue clay - urgent question for fans traditional medicine and home cosmetology. ABOUT healing properties clays practically make up legends - it’s interesting to figure out how much truth there is in them.

Characteristics and distinctive features of blue clay

Blue clay is also called Cambrian, and it is a sedimentary rock with a fine-grained structure. It differs from the usual one in that its color is pronounced gray, slightly bluish.

You can distinguish blue clay from other varieties not only by color, but also by other characteristics. Her characteristic feature- the fact that the rock does not dissolve in water, but simply settles at the bottom of the dish. Also, only this variety contains silver - other types of clay do not have this component.

Composition of blue clay

The popularity of clay is ensured by its unique properties. In turn, they are due to the rich composition of the rock. It contains an incredible amount of useful microelements and minerals. Namely:

• calcium, iron, sodium and silicon;
• aluminum, manganese, zinc and potassium;
• magnesium, chromium, phosphorus, molybdenum, copper;
• nickel, cobalt, radium.

It also contains silver, which is very valuable for human health, and nitrogen compounds.

The healing properties of blue clay

Due to its rich composition, healing blue clay is one of the best medical supplies of natural origin. The therapeutic effect is expressed in the fact that it:

• has a beneficial effect on appearance- increases skin elasticity, removes wrinkles, stimulates cell renewal, fights cellulite;
• effectively strengthens hair, eliminates dandruff and gives volume and shine to curls;
• helps regulate tissue metabolism, removes swelling and fights inflammation;
• has antibacterial properties and is of great benefit for fungal diseases;
• has an analgesic effect and is very useful for joint ailments;
• promotes the removal of toxins from the body, thereby reducing harm to the liver;
• relieves diabetes, stomach diseases, has a good effect on kidney health;
• strengthens the body's resistance to colds;
• relieves the symptoms of heavy menstruation in women;
• has a positive effect on gums and teeth, helping to remove unpleasant symptoms dental diseases.

Clay benefits all systems of the body, and it can be used for almost any disease - it rarely causes harm.

Blue clay masks for facial skin

The cosmetic product has an extremely beneficial effect on the skin. The benefits of blue clay for facial skin are that it has a rejuvenating and toning effect, fights wrinkles and folds, removes blackheads, blackheads and pimples.

Blue clay for wrinkles

In order to rejuvenate your face and smooth out wrinkles, you can make a clay mask with seaweed kelp. It is prepared as follows:

• kelp is first placed in warm water for half an hour;
• Clay powder is diluted with warm water in equal proportions;
• Add swollen algae to the mixture, mix again, and distribute evenly over the face.

You need to keep the mixture on your face for half an hour, while it is advisable not to talk or smile so that the clay layer does not crack. There will be no harm from this, but the meaning of the procedure will be lost.

Blue clay against acne and blackheads

Blue clay and rice flour are beneficial for skin irritations and rashes. The ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions in dry form, and then diluted with water so that the mixture turns out thick. The composition is applied to the face and kept for 15 minutes.

After the procedure, the skin can be softened with almond or peach oil. It is recommended to repeat it three times a week - then the effect will come quickly.

Anti-pigmentation mask

Blue clay whitens the skin and is good for getting rid of ugly dark spots. Clay should be taken in an amount of 20 g, and sea ​​salt add a couple of teaspoons. Then the ingredients are diluted in water to make the mixture thick, mixed thoroughly and applied to the skin.

Hold cosmetic composition it takes 15 minutes. It is best to repeat the procedure twice or thrice a week so that the benefits of clay face masks appear faster.

Mask for normal skin

To hydrate, smooth and rejuvenate skin normal type, you can dilute 20 g of clay with water, and then add to it a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, olive oil and liquid honey. The composition is mixed well and distributed over the skin for 15 minutes.

Moisturizing mask for dry skin

The beneficial properties of clay, honey and lemon will help make dry skin softer and protect it from damage. Clay for preparation is taken in a volume of 15 g, honey and lemon pulp are added in a teaspoon. The mixture is diluted with warm water and kept on the face for no more than a quarter of an hour.

Mask for oily skin

In combination with a decoction of chamomile or sage, clay will have a drying effect on the skin and will be of great benefit. Cook homemade cosmetic product It’s not difficult - 2 large spoons of clay powder just need to be diluted not in water, but in a small amount of herbal decoction.

The composition should be quite thick; apply it to the skin for a quarter of an hour. With regular use, the production of subcutaneous sebum on the face is normalized, and the skin will no longer become dirty quickly.

Nourishing mask with honey

In modern environmental conditions, any skin needs regular moisturizing and saturation with useful substances. For these purposes you can:

• Mix 3 teaspoons of clay with water;
• add 3 drops of olive oil, a couple of drops of lemon juice and an egg yolk;
• Stir well and spread over face for 20 minutes.

If desired, you can add a spoonful of honey to these ingredients. When used twice a week, the mask will give a very good effect.

Masks with blue clay for hair

Clay can be applied not only to the skin, but also to the hair. It has a strengthening effect on the roots, increases volume and gives shine to the curls, and also regulates the oiliness of the skin at the roots.

Blue clay for hair loss

If your hair is very brittle and falls out too much large quantities, you can prepare this remedy:

• 3 large spoons natural product mix with 3 large spoons of burdock oil;
• add half a teaspoon mustard powder or finely ground red pepper.

The ingredients are stirred, thoroughly rubbed into the head and covered with cling film. The time of application depends on the sensations. On average, it will be enough to keep the composition on your hair for about a quarter of an hour, but if the burning sensation from mustard or pepper becomes unbearable, you can wash it off earlier - so as not to cause harm from the burn.

Blue clay for dandruff

The beneficial properties of a natural remedy will help get rid of dandruff, and the components you will need are basic.

• Blue clay powder and still mineral water mix in equal proportions to obtain a thick mixture.
• It is spread over the hair and scalp for a quarter of an hour, and then thoroughly washed off.

Mask for oily hair

The properties of clay will be beneficial oily hair, if you dilute 1 large spoon of the product in warm water, add 1 large spoon of apple cider vinegar and thoroughly rub the mixture into your hair for half an hour. The area at the roots needs to be treated especially carefully, since this is where excess fat is produced.

Mask for dry hair

If your hair is too dry, the properties of clay can also be beneficial. In the amount of 3 large spoons, you need to mix it with the same amount of milk yogurt or kefir and distribute it over your curls for half an hour.

Blue clay wraps for cellulite and stretch marks

Since clay tightens the skin, improves its tone and eliminates skin defects, it will also be beneficial if you have stretch marks or cellulite. Usually wraps are done like this:

• approximately 100 g of blue clay powder is diluted with water until the mixture is medium thick;
• add a couple of drops of orange essential oil to the mixture, add 3 large tablespoons of cinnamon and mix thoroughly;
• the resulting composition is applied to clean skin bodies in problem area, and wrap the top with cling film and cover with a towel.

You need to lie down quietly for 30 - 50 minutes, and then rinse off the applied composition with warm water and rub the skin thoroughly with a towel - firmly, but so as not to harm it.

Advice! It is very useful to take a bath with blue clay from time to time - for a full container of warm water you will need about 500 g of dry powder. You should lie in such a bath for no more than 15 minutes.

Useful substances in the composition cosmetic product and prolonged thermal exposure will start the process of cell renewal. Blue clay for the stomach, hips and other problem areas will help you say goodbye to scars and folds and tighten your body contours. If you repeat the procedures regularly, the contours of the body will become more toned, and excess scars and folds on the skin, which are harmful to beauty, will disappear almost completely.

Use of blue clay for medicinal purposes

Blue clay for the face and body is used not only in beauty recipes, but also in home medicine. There are several recipes that are considered proven, do not cause harm and are used especially often.

For the treatment of joints

For inflammation of the joints of a chronic and traumatic nature, blue clay compresses will be of great benefit. They do it like this:

• dilute half a teaspoon of table salt in 2 large spoons of warm water;
• pour 60 g of blue clay powder into the liquid;
• the resulting mixture is infused for 10 hours;
• then heated by steam to 45 - 50 degrees and evenly applied to the sore spot.

The mixture should cover the problem area with a layer of at least 1 cm. Cover the application from above gauze bandage and leave for half an hour.

For corns and heel spurs

If you dilute 1 large spoon of powder in a bowl of warm water, and then keep your feet in the water for 20 minutes, then the properties of the solution will help soften the corns and generally have a beneficial effect. positive effect on the skin of the feet.

The same procedure helps relieve inflammation and pain from heel spurs. In this case, the baths can be supplemented with useful compresses - there will be no harm from this. The course of procedures takes an average of 10 days until relief occurs.

For psoriasis

For psoriasis, the beneficial properties of clay will help if you rub it daily for a couple of weeks. A large spoon of clay powder should be diluted in 100 ml of water, then moisten a cotton or tissue swab in the resulting solution and rub the affected area of ​​skin thoroughly.

For varicose veins

Harm to health from varicose veins veins will help reduce applications. About 80 g of clay powder should be diluted in 2 large spoons of chamomile infusion, stirred and applied to a cotton cloth, and then applied to the problem area.

The thickness of the application between the fabric and the skin should be at least 1 cm, and it should be kept in place for an hour. It is recommended to repeat the procedure 5 days in a row so that the beneficial properties have time to manifest themselves properly.

For various skin diseases

Dermatitis, eczema, furunculosis and others skin diseases negatively affect appearance - and cause harm general well-being. The beneficial properties of clay can help cure any skin ailments. Basically, compresses and lotions based on natural remedy. Correctly dilute and apply clay as follows:

• the powder is diluted in a small amount with water to a thick mixture;
• apply a thick layer on gauze or cloth;
• The compress is applied to the affected area of ​​the skin and covered with a cloth or napkin on top.

You need to keep the compress for an hour; after removing it, the skin is washed with warm water.

For the treatment of gums and teeth

The benefits of clay are expressed in its anti-inflammatory properties, so brushing your teeth with blue clay is good for periodontal disease and toothache. Clay can be mixed with toothpaste, it is also recommended to dilute a small amount of clay powder in water and rinse your mouth.

Advice! For toothache, useful lotions made from clay wrapped in gauze help a lot. This lotion is placed directly on the sore spot or next to it.

How to take blue clay internally

Basically, the beneficial properties of clay are used externally, but there are also ways to use blue clay internally - there will be no harm from this. On the contrary, for gastric diseases there is greater benefit. No more than 20 g of dry powder is diluted in 50 ml of warm water, and then drunk shortly before eating.

Important! You need to drink blue clay for no more than 2 weeks, then take a 10-day break and, if necessary, continue therapy for another week.

Contraindications to the use of blue clay

Harm natural product brings infrequently. And yet, for a number of diseases, you should refrain from using it. Contraindications will be:

• severe kidney and liver diseases and heart failure;
• osteoporosis;
• asthma and open tuberculosis;
• diseases of the organs of hearing and vision;
• blood diseases and acute inflammatory processes in the body;
• high fever;
• gynecological inflammatory diseases.

How to store blue clay

Storage rules are very simple:

• dry powder is usually stored in direct sunlight;
• The creamy product is kept in the refrigerator, in the dark and cool.

The lids of the containers must be tightly closed, and the containers themselves must be glass or ceramic. From contact with iron or plastic natural remedy loses its beneficial properties and even begins to cause harm.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of blue clay depend on the presence or absence of contraindications. If strict prohibitions for use no, then the benefit in the treatment of many diseases will be maximum.