RED CLAY BIO – COUPEROSE, ROSACEA

Description

Raw Material: RED CLAY
Manufacturer: Argile du Velay (France)
Natural mineral product. Certification: ECO CERT
CAS: 12173-60-3
INCI: Illite

Application

100% natural, premium-quality red clay designed for the care of oily, combination, normal, and couperose-prone skin. Certified by ECO CERT for use in organic products. The clay is heat-dried to ensure cosmetic purity.
Recommended concentration in cosmetic formulations: up to 30%. One level 5 ml spoon weighs approximately 4.5 g.

How to use red clay

Face masks
The simplest mask is made by mixing 4 tablespoons of clay with 3 tablespoons of water (these proportions are approximate – it’s best to add the water gradually until a paste forms). This basic recipe can be enriched with additional ingredients, such as a few drops of hyaluronic acid or algae (spirulina macerate).
Apply the mask to clean skin and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. To prevent the mask from drying out, it is recommended to cover the face with a damp compress.
When preparing a mask for dry or tired skin, replace the water with any cosmetic oil suitable for your skin’s needs. The proportions remain similar: around 3 tablespoons of oil to 4 tablespoons of clay.

Clay bath
Red clay can be used as a bath additive. Add approximately half a cup of clay to a full bathtub. After the bath, which should last at least 20 minutes, do not rub your skin dry – simply wrap yourself in a towel.

Hair treatment
To prepare a red clay hair mask, mix 20 ml of clay (4 teaspoons), 20 ml of water, and 10 ml of oil.
– For deep hydration, choose argan or camellia oil.
– For nourishment and regeneration, macadamia oil or prickly pear seed oil work best.
– Poppy seed oil is a more universal choice, especially if you want gentle hydration and nourishment.
Apply the resulting paste to your hair and leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with a mild shampoo.
This mask helps reduce hair breakage and hair loss, improves blood circulation in the scalp, and has anti-dandruff properties.

NOTE: Always use ceramic or wooden bowls and tools to prepare masks.

Effects

• Red clay cleanses and degreases the skin effectively (more gently than green clay).
• It improves skin tone, giving a sun-kissed glow with regular use.
• It strengthens blood vessels and prevents them from breaking.
• It is useful in treating and relieving the symptoms of rosacea.
• It can be used in creams and other cosmetic products to provide mattifying, cleansing, and nourishing properties.

Storage

Store the clay away from sunlight. Due to its hygroscopic properties, it should be kept in an airtight container in a dry place at room temperature.

Warnings

Do not apply to fresh or bleeding wounds.