I’ve told you about the toxin-absorbing properties of clays like zeolite and bentonite that make them beneficial for internal cleansing. And last week I went over how helpful they can be in oral care and why they’re used in organic toothpaste. However, there’s one more area where clay can provide amazing healing benefits, and that’s skincare.
Why I Use Mineral-Rich Clays
We know that Rhassoul clay has been used for at least 1400 years by the indigenous peoples of Morocco for their traditional health and beauty practices. Modern research is starting to tell us that they might have been on to something all this time, and it’s currently being investigated for possibly providing a whole host of benefits when applied to the skin. Rhassoul clay has been shown to deeply moisturize, reduce dryness, soften, improve firmness and elasticity, and increase blood flow to the surface of the skin.
Clays are mineral rich by their nature, and rhassoul clay is no exception. In addition to the extra nutrients already brought to the skin by the blood while a clay mask is worn, a mineral rich clay provides even more for absorption.
Another benefit of wearing a mineral-rich clay mask is the absorptive properties inherent in clay that I mentioned previously. For the skin, this translates into removal of dead skin cells, exfoliation, and gentle absorption of excess oil and dirt. This means clearer skin that hasn’t been harmed in the process – it’s been nourished and deeply moisturized.
Where To Find These Clays
To get started, try Rhassoul Refining Exfoliant by ISUN Alive and Ageless. [Include some instructions on how to use this here]. Made from Rhassoul clay, this gentle mask will do everything I’ve mentioned above and may help diminish fine lines and wrinkles.
For a purifying mask that you can wear daily or weekly, try this Rhassoul-Neem Mask. Or, if you love the scent of papaya and want a mask that’s made specifically to leave your skin feeling as smooth as possible, try Peel Me A Papaya by Simply Divine Botanicals.
Alternatively, if you’re looking to treat a specific blemish, calm a breakout, or soothe a bug bite, try ISUN’s Clarifying Spot Treatment.
You should be able to feel the benefits of using these clays after only a few days, with even more tangible results coming after the first few weeks. If you do, or if you’ve experienced these before, be sure to let us know!
