French Green Clay Skin Benefits

Using French green clay for skin applications is a tried and true remedy in particular for people with oily skin. Naturally absorbent, this desirable skin remedy cleans, tightens, and renews skin cells. With French green clay you can prepare masks and body applications, but there are a few precautions to keep in mind when mixing, using, and storing this natural substance.

Benefits to Skin

Applying French green clay to the skin as a mask removes dead cells, feeds new cells by promoting blood flow, and leaves the skin feeling smooth and revitalized. Green clay mixes into a paste by adding water. Smooth the mixture on the neck and face (avoiding the eyes). Do not leave the mask on for more than 10 minutes. Do not use this facial more than once a week because the mineral content of the clay can be an irritant.
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Absorbency

French green clay acts like a micro-molecule sponge, removing impurities, dust, oil, dead skin, and contaminants with its ability to absorb. Pulling toxic substances from skin invigorates the complexion and tightens pores.

Oily Skin and Acne

Treating acne with French green clay pulls bacteria from the infected areas. Paste applications on the trouble spots can be applied daily. The toning qualities of the clay stimulate the skin and provide increased circulation to damaged cells while rebuilding connective tissue.
Normally, dry and sensitive skin does not benefit from green clay treatments. Use French green clay and products containing it only on oily skin.

Other Skin Uses

Pastes prepared from French green clay promote healing when applied to cuts, bruises, insect bites, and stings as well as minor burns. Adding ½ cup of powdered French green clay to a tub of warm water for a soothing mineral bath relieves sunburn and minor skin irritations and provides overall relief to skin problems.

Precautions

Trained experts in the use of French green clay advise never mixing this substance with a metal spoon or in a metal container. Storing and preparing French green clay requires using wood, glass, or ceramic products. .

Interactions

As of 2004, French green clay reports no negative interactions of its use with prescription or other natural and herbal remedies. However, because of the absorbency qualities of French green clay, it is better to avoid use with medications.

References

• More Than Alive
• Scent by Nature