You probably know green clay for its purifying properties and its use to combat acne and oily skin. But did you know that there is also pink clay? Softer, it also has many interesting properties for all skin types.
Discover all that this clay can bring you and how to use it in your cosmetic care and pink clay mask , for luminous and healthy skin !
You can of course find a ready-made treatment such as Cattier's pink clay mask, but for DIY pros, find our recipes at the end of the article!
Considered one of the softest clays, the pink clay mask is the miracle treatment for purifying and detoxifying the skin deeply, gently. Its pink color comes from a mixture of red clay and white clay, whose properties it combines. Here are some of the benefits of this natural product , which contains many trace elements:
The characteristics of pink clay make it a perfect ingredient for sensitive skin , prone to redness or dull . If you have fragile scalp , you will also appreciate the softness of this clay.
Pink clay is often mentioned when it comes to making face masks. And it is true that there are many ready-made formulas with detoxifying, soothing and mattifying properties to apply as a mask. But in reality, its cosmetic uses are very varied!
Thanks to its cleansing and purifying properties, pink clay is an ingredient of choice for making soaps and shower gels . It is also found in some shampoos for sensitive hair . It is even possible to create a homemade shampoo by making a paste based on pink clay and mineral water or by using the clay to make a dry shampoo solution.
Pink clay can also be used as a deodorant :apply it as it is on the armpits so that it absorbs moisture throughout the day! Otherwise, opt for a ready-made formula, in stick, balm, solid, etc. format. If you prefer homemade, nothing prevents you from using pink clay to make your own deodorant, by combining this ingredient with baking soda, corn starch, drops of essential oils, coconut oil:adapt the formula to your skin type and your desires!
To eliminate impurities and sebum, without attacking the scalp, pink clay is also used in recipes for hair masks . Depending on the ingredients it is combined with, it will restore vitality to the hair, repair dry hair, make it softer, etc. The pink clay mask can therefore be used from the scalp to the ends, possibly supplementing this type of mask with a special treatment for damaged lengths and ends.
For sensitive skin, this clay can also be useful for making body scrubs . Combined with apricot kernel powder, rhassoul, honey or very fine sugar, it will deeply cleanse the skin! This type of scrub can also be used for the face.
After the exfoliation, you can also create a paste based on pink clay to make a wrap. With toning, anti-aging or healing active ingredients, you will find beautiful skin in a natural way !
The pretty natural color of pink clay also gives it real advantages for the creation of make-up products for the eyes and for the complexion . So don't be surprised to see powders, blushes, eyeshadows or foundations that contain this clever mix of red clay and white clay!
You can even opt for a DIY make-up workshop:simply combined with corn starch, it can constitute a loose powder which will make you look good;)
Nothing is more effective and more satisfying than preparing your own treatments!
In addition to absolute transparency in terms of composition, this option allows you to personalize your care according to your expectations:by choosing the active ingredients, you can combine the actions and meet all your needs to obtain the skin of your dreams. !
Just like Rhassoul or Aloe vera, this little natural wonder is a Swiss army knife of the DIY cosmetics because it is suitable for all skin types and is an extremely rich base for making all your masks, whatever your needs!
On the occasion of the very recent arrival of Australian pink clay from Make it Beauty on the e-shop, we wanted to share with you our best DIY mask recipes.
Simple and effective, they will all have the same structure:Make it Beauty pink clay + a hydrosol + a vegetable oil . And if you only have pink clay, simply mix it with mineral water to make your pink clay mask!
Don't panic, there will be something for all types;)
We advise you to apply a pink clay mask once a week. Abusing it could disrupt or even dry out your epidermis, and less leaves a fairly large gap between each mask. Masks are treatments that act in depth, so they should be used sparingly!
2 tablespoons pink clay
1 teaspoon of poppy hydrosol
1 teaspoon sweet almond vegetable oil
Apply this mask in a thick layer on the whole face, to be able to keep it on for ten minutes without it drying too quickly. You are also free to add a few drops of essential oils that fight against dry skin, such as Palmarosa or Lavender essential oil for example.
2 tablespoons pink clay
1 teaspoon of lemon hydrosol
1 teaspoon jojoba vegetable oil
To be applied on the whole face or only on the areas to be treated according to your needs. You can apply it to the eye area, taking care that the product does not come into contact with your eyes, otherwise rinse thoroughly with clean water to avoid irritation.
2 tablespoons pink clay
1 teaspoon of wild carrot hydrosol
1 teaspoon of white tea carrier oil
Be careful not to let the mask dry on your face at the risk of it drying out your skin too much! The ideal is to moisten your face regularly by spraying the hydrosol from your recipe.
The little extra tip:add a dab of native Aloe Vera gel to your preparation to texturize it and for a moisturizing touch!
And you, what pink clay mask have you tried? Share your experiences and your favorite recipe with us in the comments!
