I'm pleased to announce the addition of two new varieties of Cosmetic Clay on FromNatureWithLove.com. Recently, we published an article on The Natural Beauty Workshop that highlighted the use of Cosmetic Clays in customized facials. These two new Illite based clays are also great choices for use in natural facials. They can also be used in masks, body wraps, poultices, baths, cleansers, and more!
Like Green Illite Clay, Red and Yellow Illite Clays are very efficient at drawing, dirt, oils, and toxins from the skin. Most suitably used on Oily skin types, Illite Clays make excellent cleansers, masks, and detoxification treatments. Due to the strong drawing powers of Illite Clays they should not be used more than once per week. Be sure to moisturize the skin after any Clay treatment as the effects of the detoxification can be quite drying. Red and Yellow Illite Clays can also be added to soaps to increase lather, add exfoliation, and to provide natural color. Clays are generally added to soaps at a rate of 1 tablespoon of Clay per pound of soap.
Thank you for the information on clays.
Posted by: Michelle | May 30, 2008 at 09:45 PM
You are very welcome!
Posted by: Emmy | June 04, 2008 at 11:42 AM