For millennia, clay has found its place in our health, well-being and beauty routine. You too can benefit from its benefits thanks to these 5 easy clay-based treatment recipes to make at home!
What is clay?
Clay is an entirely natural material, resulting from the transformation of rocks into a more malleable component. It has been used since Antiquity, both for its health and well-being benefits.
Today, clay is found in many care products. There are several types, including:
The well-being properties of clay
Each of these clays has specific medicinal properties. They are particularly used to take care of yourself, naturally. Indeed, they can help to:
- Cleanse oily skin and scalp
- Reduce imperfections
- Soften and moisturize skin and hair
- Detoxify and purify the skin and scalp
- Eliminate odors
To avoid unpleasant surprises, choose quality clays. At Homeocan, we offer you clays in the form of sachets and tubes , easy to use, 100% natural and made in France.
5 easy clay-based care recipes
To help you integrate clay into your beauty routine, we invite you to discover here 5 easy treatments to make at home... Whether you have dry, sensitive, combination, oily or blemished skin, clay will appeal to you for sure !
Tip: use “natural” utensils (wood, glass, bamboo, etc.) to prepare your treatments. You will thus retain all the properties of the clay.
Important: remember to always test the treatment on a small part of your skin before using it. Clay facial and hair masks and cleansers should not be stored. They can be used once a week.
Recipe #1: purifying mask for oily hair with green clay
You need :
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- 3 tbsp. to s. green clay
- 1 C. to s. lemon juice
- A little water
Recipe :
- Mix the green clay and lemon.
- Gradually add the water, stirring regularly until you obtain a fairly thick and homogeneous paste.
- Apply to your scalp using a brush, lifting the hair strand by strand.
- Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly then do your usual shampoo.
Recipe No. 2: cleansing and purifying facial treatment with green clay
You need :
- 1 C. to s. green clay
- 1 C. to s. coconut oil
- 1 C. to c. of vegetal glycerine
- 10 drops tea tree oil
- ¼ tsp. to c. vitamin E
Recipe :
- Mix the green clay and coconut oil until smooth.
- Add the Essential Oil, vegetable glycerin and vitamin E.
- Mix again to obtain a homogeneous consistency.
- Clean your face by massaging gently and avoiding the eye area. Rinse.
Recipe #3: moisturizing mask for dry hair with white clay
You need :
- 3 tbsp. to s. white clay
- 1 egg
- A little water
Recipe :
- Mix the white clay and the egg.
- Pour in water gradually until you obtain a smooth and fairly thick consistency.
- Apply to the lengths and ends of your detangled hair.
- Leave on for around twenty minutes, rinse with cool water then do your usual shampoo.
Recipe #4: hydrating facial mask with white clay
You need :
- 2 tbsp. to s. white clay
- 1 C. to s. argan oil
- 1 C. to s. rose floral water
- A little water
Recipe :
- Mix white clay, argan oil and rose floral water.
- Add a little water until you obtain a smooth and thick paste.
- Apply a thick layer to the face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse.
Recipe No. 5: powder toothpaste with white clay
You need :
- 1 C. to s. baking soda
- 4 tbsp. to s. white clay (fine powder)
- ½ tsp. to c. table salt
- 2 drops of Essential Oil Lemon or Pepper mint
Recipe :
- In a container with a lid, mix the clay and baking soda.
- Add the salt, mix again.
- Add the Essential Oil of your choice, and mix.
- Moisten your toothbrush, sprinkle it with toothpaste, and brush your teeth normally!
Please note: this clay toothpaste can be kept for approximately 1 month in a closed container.
The bonus recipe: SOS, a button!
It's not really a recipe, but rather a tip to fight off a surprise imperfection... At bedtime, apply a thin layer ready-to-use green clay on your button. During the night, the clay will act and allow you to benefit from its purifying virtues. Result ? An imperfection cleansed and soothed when you wake up!
Try these clay treatments, we bet you will be won over…