Kaolin is a natural clay mineral that is composed of aluminum silicates . It can be white , pink, dark brown or beige depending on the extraction site and the compounds it contains. It has many traditional and industrial uses, from pottery making to skin care products .
If you want to know more about this curious clay , its benefits, uses and properties , we encourage you to continue reading this blog !
Properties and benefits of kaolin
Kaolin is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, healing and exfoliating . Among its components are calcium, zinc , magnesium and silicon .
Calcium improves tissue union, zinc synthesizes proteins such as collagen, magnesium rebuilds tissues and repairs the skin barrier , and silicon provides more elasticity to the skin and strengthens tissues.
Uses of kaolin
In the world of cosmetics , kaolin is used as an ingredient in facial masks because it eliminates dead cells, absorbs excess sebum and impurities and is a good exfoliant for the skin . Unlike other clays, kaolin can be applied to sensitive skin because it exfoliates very gently and does not irritate .
Kaolin is also used in hair masks, solid shampoos, solid soaps, cream or gel masks, deodorants, toothpaste or natural toothpastes, facial powders, facial scrubs, sun products, emulsions and body lotions, lipsticks, palettes. makeup and even in baby products.
There are spa, aesthetic, cosmetic or therapies treatments in which clays are used, some of them are geotherapy, pelotherapy and the use of parafangos.
At Mediterranean Spirit we use kaolin or white clay in ourice effect detox facial mask Besides of ghassoul or rhassoul. In the INCI (product ingredients) you can find it under the name Kaolin. We assure you that after its application you will notice your skin fresh, clean and luminous ! It is very revitalizing, remineralizing and has a disinfecting and detoxifying action . You will notice your skin with more elasticity, more nourished and hydrated because it acts in the deep layers of the skin.
Our facial mask is also ideal for skin with acne or acne tendency because it decongests the skin and reduces inflammation . It can also be used perfectly by people with dull, mature and sensitive skin .
Types of clays
Clays are a natural source of minerals and trace elements for the skin .
The clay minerals most used in natural cosmetics are kaolinite, talc, smectite, hectorite, illite or bentonite and paligosrkite.
Kaolin is also known as Chinese clay and it is what we use as we have said before . Other well-known clays are red clay, yellow clay and green clay . Below we talk a little more about them.
Red clay is of volcanic origin and its color is due to the content of hematite or oligisto and the oxides of iron and copper . It is a fatty clay and has less absorbent capacity than other types of clay but is used for treatments of cellulite, couperose, psoriasis, itching, excessive perspiration or acne . It stimulates the lymphatic system and blood flow very well . In the INCI it appears under the name Illite or kaolinite .
Yellow clay has a high iron content and almost no aluminum content. It is a soft clay and is suitable for combination, dry and sensitive skin . In the INCI it appears under the name Illite. It is often used as an active ingredient in skin care and hair care products. Provides deep cleansing and offers luminosity and health to the skin.
Green clay or montmorillonite contains magnesium and iron oxides. It is firming, detoxifying and toning, which is why it is used to clean pores, exfoliate dead skin and reduce imperfections. In the INCI it appears under the name Illite, bentonite or montmorillonite.
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