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Clay
Clay is available in different colours and has a long tradition of internal and external use in natural healing and medicine in many parts of the world. Clay is a solid, fat and moist earth that can be red, green, brown, grey, pink, yellow or white. Each type has its own properties, which are determined by where it comes from and how deeply it is mined. Our Clay comes from France, where it has been dried and ionised in the sun. Clay is mixed with water or Herbal Infusions and other Active ingredients in Creams, Bath and Hair products, Face Masks, Packs, etc. Blending Clay with other ingredientsWhen we use Clay in a Recipe we should always sprinkle it over the liquid. Leave it to soak in for 5-10 minutes and then whisk it together. Clay disperses easily with water, but not with oil. In oil, clay feels hard and grainy - almost like wet rough sand on the skin. For this reason it is best use Clay in products that contain either only water, Hydrolates, Infusions, etc. or products with water and fats together. NB Don't use it in Ointments, Lip Balms, Massage Oils, etc.
When and when not to add a PreservativeIf you blend Clay with distilled water, a Hydrolate, Essential Oils, or raw materials such as Aloe Vera, Glycerine or NFF Moisturiser, you don't need a Preservative, you can keep it in a fridge and it will last a few months. If however, you want to keep your product on the shelf and sell it, you will have to add a Preservative. Similarly, if you blend Clay with tap water or herbal infusions, or with something fatty like Vitamin E Oil, Carotene or Vegetable Oils, then you will need a Preservative. Properties and effects of ClayClay is rich in minerals and active enzymes. Clay treatments stimulate the circulation of blood and lymph, remove dead skin cells and absorb dirt and other surface fats. They also tone and strengthen the connective tissues. Clay stimulates blood circulation and draws toxins and superfluous fat from the skin. It contracts and tones the skin and strengthens the connective tissue. Clay is used for dirty and flaccid skin, acne, for poor blood circulation and to soothe eczema and sunburn. The colour in Green Clay comes from the 44.5% Silica content, which is the most important mineral for the skin. Because of these many properties Clay is very useful for treating the following conditions: Acne and other skin problems, use the Green Clay in:
Poor blood and/or lymph circulation, use Clay appropriate to skin type in:
Sunburn and general burn damage to skin, use Green Clay in:
A blend of Green Clay, Aloe Vera, and Tea Tree and Lavender Essential Oils is outstanding for all kinds of burns and irritated and sensitive scalp. Use in:
Personal hygiene – if you cannot use ordinary soap, use: Clay (appropriate to skin type) mixed with a little water and rub on skin and body For refreshing tired and "washed out" skin, use Clay appropriate to skin type in:
For slack or loose skin, use Clay appropriate to skin type in:
*Clay Masks are not only for the face, you can make Clay Body Packs to stimulate blood and lymph circulation or to apply to specific areas of the body in the case of different types of burns.
Composition of Ionised Green Clay
Recipes containing ClayFoam Baths and ShampoosFor Foam Baths or Shampoos, add 5-10% Clay to your product.
Clay Face Masks…Simple Face MaskFor a very simple Face Mask:
NB: No heating required Clay Mask for Sensitive Skin(Makes 100ml) Stage 1
Stage 2
Method: Stage 1
Stage 2
Cleansing Gel with Clay...Here Xanthan Gum and water provide the framework, which together create a Skin Gel. To this can be added the Clay, [Paraben] Preservatives and any other ingredients if applicable. [NB! The Clay must be sprinkled into the water. Allow it to settle
without disturbing it. The Xanthan Gum is beaten in vigorously at Stage
1. These Gels are sufficiently liquid to be stored in bottles. If you wish to make thicker Gels to keep in jars, add an additional 0.5g Xanthan Gum to your Recipe.] Cleansing Gel with Clay(Makes 100ml) Stage 1
Stage 2
Method: Stage 1
Stage 2
These are just some ideas for Clay Recipes - they were taken from Starter Pack 5: "How to Make Your own Natural Face Masks" and Recipe Brochure 9: "Skin Cleansers".
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