Moroccan Red Clay Uses

 Red clay comes from ancient deposits in the fertile Atlas Mountains of Morocco, mined from deposits made by volcanic activity and geothermic changes in the soil. Its use in history as a cosmetic clay can be traced back to ancient Rome and Egypt where it was used by nobility to tone and enrich the skin.

Moroccan Red Clay has been used for the last 1400 years as a soap, shampoo, and skin conditioner. Luxuriantly smooth to the touch, its highly absorbent and exfoliating qualities make this clay a must-have in top notch professional spas.

Moroccan Red Clay Uses :

Red Clay Mask Benefits

As mentioned, a red clay face mask works wonders for your skin, provided it is used regularly. Here are some of its advantages - take a look:

No more blackheads

Blackheads form when a clog or plug develops in the opening of hair follicles in your skin. Each follicle contains one hair and a sebaceous gland that produces oil. This oil, called sebum, helps keep your skin soft. Dead skin cells and oils collect in the opening to the skin follicle, producing a bump.  When skin over the bump opens, exposure to the air causes it to look black and a blackhead forms. Using a red clay face mask effectively dries out all blackheads and pulls them to the surface, thus removing them gently.

Tighter Pores

Red clay controls the production of sebum and removes excess oils from deep within. Thus the pores shrink in size and gets tighter. Since all impurities like dirt and dead skin cells are eradicated, it unclogs pores and allows them to breathe, and your skin feels a great deal fresher.

Reduces signs of ageing

With age, your skin tends to droop and sag, as the texture loses its firmness. If you neglect the issue, it will become worse and soon the damage spreads further and becomes difficult to combat. Whenever you notice a bit of skin sagging, it is time to sit up and take notice of the problem. A red clay mask restores tightness of the skin and improves elasticity as well.

Lessens Breakouts

No one likes to deal with acne and pimples, especially those filled with pus. Not only do they mar your appearance, but they are extremely painful too. Red clay masks are an effective treatment for acne, as they are immensely beneficial in reducing breakouts, while making blemishes and scars due to pimples fade out gradually.

Smooth skin texture

If your skin has become rough and dull due to exposure to the sun and pollutants, applying red clay regularly can help to restore its smoothness. Your skin feels suppler and softer.

Works for dry skin

While Moroccan red clay mask is aptly suited for oily skin, those with dry skin can use it too. As it regulates production of sebum and oil, it helps to reduce dryness by ensuring natural oils of the skin aren’t stripped off.

Improves Skin Tone

It is common for one to experience imbalances in their skin tone. This is a result of pore melanin production and liver toxicity, amongst other things. One of the secrets to healthy glowing skin is to flush out toxins on a regular basis.