Types of clay
In nature, up to 40 kinds of clay are distinguished, and depending on its breed and the way it is formed, it can be painted in different colors and have a variety of shades. Most often there are white, yellow, blue, greenish, red, dark brown and gray-black clay.
The deep origin of clay is spoken by all colors except black, brown and red.
The colors of clay are determined by the presence of a variety of salts in it.
White clay contains a mineral kaolinite. It is used in the food industry to purify vegetable oil from harmful substances, and in perfume - as the main part of the powder. In ancient times, white clay was used as a sorbent, i.e., as an absorber, which binds and removes harmful substances from the digestive tract. White clay is applied externally in the form of powders, pastes, ointments with certain skin diseases, ulcers, diaper rash and burns. With its help, treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, obesity and intoxication, using for this tablets and pills, which include white clay.
White clay is a traditional raw material for the manufacture of cosmetics. Non-abrasive character and absolute harmlessness for human tissues make it an indispensable component of cosmetics used for sensitive skin, besides it has a pH = 5 factor. It is used for diaper rash, hair loss, nails strengthening. White clay is a part of powders, ointments, pastes, and also is used in masks, milk and shampoos for dry hair and in children's cosmetics.
White clay has an antiseptic effect, stimulates body protection, facilitates cellular regeneration, stimulating metabolism.
Blue clay is a pulverulent mass with a pH of 7.3.The color of clay is determined by a large number of salts of cobalt and cadmium. Blue clay has no contraindications, and in terms of the content of minerals surpasses all vegetables and fruits. Obtain it in the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, in our country, unique deposits are available in the Pskov region and the Pechora region.
This species is most often used for treatment.
All clay types can be used for treatment, however, the healing properties of different species are different and are enhanced or decreased depending on the color, which is determined by the mineral composition of the clay.
White clay - the most important ingredient in the cleansing masks for getting rid of acne, as it saturates the skin with minerals and prevents the spread of microbes.
Blue clay normalizes metabolism, treats obesity well, hypothyroidism of the thyroid gland, relieves muscle weakness and provides mobility of joints. It is very effective in the treatment of malignant tumors and diseases caused by radiation. Moreover, it has a curative effect on the body, and also enhances the effect of other types of treatment, primarily - herbal medicine.
In cosmetic practice, blue clay is used for oily skin. It softens and tones up the skin, clears from acne, whitens, smoothes wrinkles, has anti-cellulite, antibacterial and anti-stress effect. Use it should be in pure form, mixed with water.
Yellow clay contains sodium compounds, trivalent iron, sulfur and its salts. It is used for strokes, headaches, stomach diseases and osteochondrosis.
Green clay has a pH of 7. Its color is determined by copper and iron oxide. In addition to them, it includes potash, magnesium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, aluminum, cobalt, molybdenum, silicon dioxide, as well as silver, gold, heavy metals. Green clay is a good adsorbent. It is used in cosmetics mainly for oily skin and hair, against dandruff.
Red clay got its color due to finely dispersed impurities of hematite. Its bright color is due to aluminosilicates - aluminum-silicon compounds of iron, copper, magnesium and potassium. If it contains manganese, this gives the clay a purple hue.
Red clay helps with diseases of the cardiovascular system, hypotension, varicose veins, nervous and endocrine diseases. It is useful when there is a lack of iron in the body. True, red clay is not as good adsorbent as green.
Pink clay in various proportions contains red and white clay. It contains microelements, has a disinfectant and smoothing effect. Pink clay is used for delicate care of the epidermis and is useful as a smoothing and astringent mask.
Gray-black and dark brown clay acquires its color due to the presence of carbonaceous substances and iron. The more carbon elements, the blacker the clay. Gray-black clay provides mobility of joints, it is useful to use to normalize the heartbeat and reduce temperature, with various types of inflammation of the internal organs. In cosmetic preparations, it promotes skin rejuvenation, relieves inflammation.
Historians say that in the tsarist times blue clay was sold for gold and exported abroad.