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ABOUT
SKIN CARE CLAYS
Clays
have been a staple in good skin care for a long time!
Traditionally
they cleanse, exfoliate, smooth, soothe, tone and soften the skin.
Most
have SPF benefits for summer sun products, are often used to colour
soap as well as to add skin care benefits and are often a staple
ingredient in face masks, used to draw impurities, gently exfoliate
and moisturize.
Each
one has it's own unique qualities.
Soap
Making
Tidbits: I use clays primarily to colour my soaps, my favourite
method being to make a white soap base and then put a little of it to
the side while pouring, mixing enough clay to colour to my preference
and "glumping" it in. While it isn't as delicate as
swirling, it does have a nice effect if you want to add some interest
to your soap.
Rule
of thumb is to add about 1/2 tsp per .5lb of soap base, but you can
adjust it to what ever works for you. One caution, be sure to mix
very well or you will have clumps of coloured clay and large speckles
through out your soap.
You
can also use more to create a facial soap or therapeutic body bar
that may gently exfoliate or help draw impurities from the skin.
CAUTION
- Coloured clays may stain. As with all fine powders, avoid inhaling
and take special caution to keep small children's noses out of it,
their noses are often closer to the work table!
As
with all oils or skin care ingredients, it's best to do a
patch test
(apply sparingly to a small area first)
to determine how your skin will react.
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Pink
Clay
French
- superfine
Rose
Clay is a product of combining Red and White Clay.
Gentle
and used in soaps to create a muted rose colour.
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Green
Clay
French
- superfine
The
colouring in this clay comes from oxides contained in the clay.
The
clay itself comes from sediment from rocks of Silico-aluminum.
Green
clay is the most absorbing of the clays, absorbing oils and toxins.
For
oily skin. A nice addition when making an acne facial soap.
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Red
Clay
French
- superfine
Copper
Oxides contained in Hematite Iron give French Red Clay it's colouring.
The
actual colour is more of a brownish red than a true red colour.
Use
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Kaolin
Clay
Also
known as white or China clay, Kaolin has a variety of uses.
Often
used in shaving soap to create glide and in soaps for oily skin and
sensitive skin.
Also
one of the least drying for use on dry skin.
Also
used in deodorants and body/foot powders.
The
colour is an off white.
Used
to lighten the colour when soap making and other products although
it will not whiten a batch of soap. You could call it a step in the
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Fuller's
Earth - out of stock
Known
for it's ability to soak up oil, this clay is best used on oily or
acne prone skin.
Excellent
in dry shampoos or to remove excess oil from hair.
A
good ingredient to use in soap for oily skin and acne as well.
Very
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Zinc
Oxide
Zinc
Oxide is a chemical compound that occurs in nature on a limited
basis. For this reason it is reproduced in a lab.
Zinc
Oxide is most well known for it's soothing properties and it's
ability to provide additional protection from UVA and UVB rays. It
gives up to 28 times the natural power of our skin to protect itself.
It
is a common staple used in diaper rash ointments, it has astringent
properties as well.
It
is often used a thickener in lotions and creams.
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BC
Glacial Marine Clay - out of stock
Mined
from a remote pristine area of BC's coast, BC Glacial Marine Clay
has been called the "Jewel in the Crown" in the clay family.
Dusty
olive green in colour, its particles are minuscule - smaller than
0.001 of a millimeter.
Used
for facials, poultices, and in soap. To colour soap, use 1% by
weight or more.
Natural
pH balance between 6.5 and 7.3.
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BUILD
YOUR OWN FACE MASK
Making
your own face mask is easy and fun. You can explore your creativity
and use many items that you love. It only takes a minute to mix up,
you can store it in the fridge in a sealed container for a day or two
and you will see noticeable results.
Another
nice thing is that you can use fresh, whole ingredients. Many of
them such as cream/milk, fresh fruit and plain yogurt contain natural
AHA's, well known for revitalizing tired skin. I try to use a face
mask and/or exfoliate 3 times a week.
As
always, do a test patch with each new concoction just in case your
delicate facial skin is sensitive to an ingredient.
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Dry
Ingredients
-
clays
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ground
oatmeal
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ground
nuts - almonds are especially nice
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teas
- I like to have a cup of tea and then use the bag contents and a bit
of the liquid)
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ground
herbs
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mineral
muds
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epsom
salts - I tried these straight on
my face and they left a pleasant protective coating
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milk
powders - goat
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Moistening
Agents
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Essential
Oils
You
can add a drop or two of your favourite essential oil to make the
experience exquisite and pampering to the max!
Just
be sure that it is a gentle oil and one that you are sure is suited
to your own skin.
Lavender,
Rose, Myrtle, Bergamot, the Geraniums and of course Calendula, Sea
Buckthornberry, and Rosehip C02 are my favourites depending on my
mood.
Essential
Oils shouldn't be used at more than 2.5 - 5% in a face mask,
depending on the oils used.
If
mixing enough for one or two sessions, 2 - 4 drops should be plenty.
It's
always a good idea to do a test patch first, over concentration of
essential oils especially in a leave on product can cause
sensitivity, rash or burning skin. Less is better.
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Instructions
I
like to do my masks in the bathtub, it's less messy that way and
more relaxing.
A
good time is after an herbal steam session (not recommended for rosacea).
The
fun part is that you can put in anything you want, in what ever
proportion you prefer. A coffee grinder can be invaluable for
grinding your ingredients.
Wash
and Rinse your face. Pat your mask on gently. If you've created an
exfoliating mask, rub it on gently - never pull your skin or get
close to your eyes. You can cover your face with a warm washcloth.
Relax
for about 20 minutes then rinse with warm water.
You
can either leave it at that to encourage absorption and protection
from the residue that will be left on your skin, or you can go for
deeper cleansing by washing with a gentle handmade soap and following
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