I offer a wide variety of body clays, all of which can give you great results. All of these clays possess different characteristics that set them apart from each other, but they all work equally well. The clays that I offer are the very clays that our ancient ancestors used for both therapy and beauty. Cleopatra in ancient Egypt used these clays for her beauty treatments and as poultices to treat skin infections and diseases.
The Importance of Body Clay
Spa professionals and ladies at home use these clays in their body wrap formulas. The clays help detoxify, cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize your skin - key factors in a successful body wrap. Their soothing effect on your skin gives a rejuvenated feeling after treatment.
Mahogany Wellness offers five clays for Body Wraps and Facial Treatments:
1. BENTONITE CLAY
Many ladies prefer this type of clay because of its exceptional drawing properties compared to other types of mineral clays. The Bentonite clay, when mixed with water, can swell up to six times its original size, acting like a sponge to absorb the toxins along its path. Also known as Montmorillonite, it is an odorless, non-staining clay that in its powder form has a very fine, velvety texture. A gray or cream, not pure white, color ensures that the clay is of good quality.
Cosmetic and skin care companies often use Bentonite in their mask formulas and beauty products because of its nourishing and toning properties. It has a high concentration of minerals, including silica, magnesium, sodium, iron, and potassium. Benefits from using Bentonite include:
• Absorbing and removing toxins, impurities, chemicals and heavy metals which may be trapped in the skin
• Improving a wide variation of skin allergy issues and promoting speedy healing
• Rejuvenating your skin by extracting excess hydrogen and introducing oxygen to the cells
• Boosting circulation by tightening the skin and stimulating the blood
• Drawing out excessive oil and dead skin cells that clog your pores
2. GREEN CLAY
This is the most commonly used mineral clay in the vast world of skin health. Cosmetic companies use green clay for facial masks and body wraps due to its excellent toning and beautifying powers. It contains a plethora of trace mineral elements including: montmorillonite, magnesium, calcium, potassium, dolomite, silica, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, copper and selenium. Decomposed plant particles are responsible for its characteristic green color. Benefits of using green clay include:
• Toning and moisturizing the skin as well as tightening pores thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles
• Absorbing, extracting and cleansing the skin
• Reducing cellulite and excess water trapped in the arms, thighs and stomachs
3. RED CLAY
Another excellent clay widely used by cosmetic companies for facial or body mud is Red Clay. It is very safe and gentle, perfect for sensitive, dry or mature skin types. Red Clay should be used in its pure form or blended into masks and creams since it has a slight odor. It contains aluminum silicate, magnesium, iron, potassium and copper that make it an effective treatment for some cardiovascular diseases, varicose veins, as well as nerve and endocrine disorders. Other benefits of using this clay are:
• Accelerating the skin’s regeneration process
• Saturating the skin with minerals and nourishing it
• Tightening large skin pores and visibly reducing congestive pigmentation or acne scars
• Regulating and balancing oil secretions which helps prevents acne breakouts
• Stimulating the metabolic cell processes to improve blood circulation
• Relieving tension by toning sore and tired muscles
• Helping with broken capillaries
• Diminishing those bags under your eyes
• Drawing out toxins
• Cleansing the skin well which makes it a good choice for acne-prone skin or other painful inflammations
• Enhancing skin texture and appearance because of its high iron oxide content
4. Black Clay (Sea Clay Dead)
This clay is similar to Green Clay with the same high mineral content and equal absorption properties. Sea Clay Dead Clay makes a great facial mask for a rejuvenated, radiant and glowing skin. This type of clay is harvested from mud deposits on the ocean floor which contains ocean minerals found in weathered fossil, seaweed, and coral collected over thousands of years. It can be used on all skin types. The following are just some of its great soothing and beautifying benefits to your skin:
• Absorbing the oils from your skin
• Tightening the pores, pulling, lifting, and smoothing your skin
• Exfoliating lightly with excellent detox properties
• Moisturizing the skin with rich nourishment to help rejuvenate the skin
• Reducing cellulite to help reveal the body’s natural curves and contour
5. Black Clay (DEAD SEA CLAY)
Therapeutic and full of vitamins and minerals, Dead Sea Clay has long left scientists speculating about its highly beneficial silt deposits. It is the most mineral-laden clay available and possesses 23% more oxygen. Among a long list of minerals in it, 12 have been discovered to be unique to this clay. There are high levels of magnesium, calcium, strontium, boron, iron potassium as well as other beneficial proteins. With an exquisite Charcoal pigment, Dead Sea Clay is known for its miraculous healing properties. It is valuable for skin conditioning as well as relaxing your body and mind. The clay acts like a powerful magnet pulling out skin impurities and toxins. Other benefits of this clay are:
• Promoting muscle and joint pain relief as well as relaxing your muscles
• Drawing out toxins from your body for longevity and well-being
• Improving the natural processes of the skin
• Regulating its moisture levels
• Reducing and minimizing stretch marks and cellulite
• Enhancing your outer skin by giving it a radiant appearance and a soft and supple feel
• Stimulating blood circulation
• Maintaining a healthy, radiant, rosy glowing skin
Note: Upon the first use, you may experience a blemish or two appear as impurities are drawn to the surface. However, regular use will clear them all away so that clear, radiant, and supple skin will be yours to cherish! Is this note for just the Dead Sea Clay or for all your clays??
Ask Luciana for her expert advice in choosing just the right kind of clay for your needs, whether it’s losing inches, detoxifying, or just having radiant skin.