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Well known and appreciated throughout the world, clay is probably one of the most popular rocks in natural cosmetics. If green clay is by far the most used, clay offers an amazing color palette such as white, red, pink, yellow clay or ghassoul. The most surprising: each of them has its own properties. Beyond the benefits of this mineral earth for skin and hair, clay has been used for centuries for its benefits on the body, muscles and joints, through a poultice application. What is the clay poultice? How and why to apply it? We give you all the keys to enjoy this ancestral treatment!

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The clay poultice is a very popular technique – a real grandmother’s remedy! – which is transmitted from generation to generation to take care of the body as a whole. It aims to apply a thick layer of clay to an uncomfortable or painful area of the body in order to relieve, reduce inflammation and stimulate healing.
Also called “plasters”, clay poultices can be used on different parts of the body, and more commonly on the feet, legs, arms, shoulders, back and abdominal area.
The poultice is a 100% natural and no-frills treatment. It can therefore be applied regardless of age.

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To prepare a clay poultice, green clay is by far the most used and recommended clay for this type of application. Rich in minerals and trace elements such as silica, iron, potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium, it is also known for its many absorbent, soothing, restorative, anti-inflammatory properties… As you will have understood, green clay is a mineral rock with many facets.

For an effective care, it is advisable to choose a green clay of quality, pure and French. Our illite green clay is selected for its incomparable quality. In addition to being 100% French, it is delicately dried in the sun, a drying method that we have always applied and of which we are proud! What for? Because this method of drying is the only one to preserve all the virtues of clay without distorting it. This is part of what makes it UNIQUE and INCOMPARABLE!

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To prepare the clay poultice, you can use ready-made clay paste or opt for powdered or grained clay.

Did you know that? Our green clay is available in different grain sizes. This ranges from very fine grain that melts instantly to raw grain of 2cm that requires several hours in contact with water before forming a creamy paste. Each need has its own particle size! To help you choose the one you need, do not hesitate to consult our page on the different particle sizes of our green clay illite .

If you choose a tube or pot of clay paste, no preparation will be necessary : the paste offers an ideal consistency for easy and quick application. If you opt for powdered clay, an upstream preparation will be necessary. You can prepare the exact amount of clay you need depending on the size of the area on which the poultice will be applied.

To prepare your clay paste, nothing could be simpler ! Above all, it is necessary to bring a bowl and a spoon made of glass, earth or ceramic and not metal because the latter denatures the clay.

Pour the clay powder into a container, before adding water (preferably mineral) little by little, letting the clay soak as you go. Mix with a wooden spoon to obtain a smooth, homogeneous paste that is neither too liquid nor too thick. The paste must be firm and consistent so that it can be easily applied while holding correctly on the desired area. You can also add essential oils like wintergreen recumbent, vegetable oils, and even floral waters to increase the benefits.

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Once the mixture is ready, the application of the poultice is very simple. Simply spread with your fingers or a spatula, a thick layer of clay (about 2cm) on the desired area. Next, cover the dough with a thin, damp cloth, such as a cloth or gauze, to prevent the clay from drying too quickly. You can finally wrap it with a strip if the area allows it, in order to hold the poultice in place.

Did you  know? Contrary to popular belief, clay should never dry once it is applied. It is a living mineral matter, which acts in contact with water and transmits all its minerals when wet.

The exposure time must be at least 20 minutes and never more than 4 hours. Then gently remove the poultice, making sure to remove as much clay as possible before rinsing the area with warm water.

You can renew the application of a poultice 3x a day until the desired result is obtained. It should be noted, however, that the clay paste, once it has been applied, cannot be reused a second time. It should be discarded and a new clay paste should be prepared.

Oily hair is often difficult to manage and maintain. They tend to quickly become greasy and lose their natural glow. This is where clay can come in handy. The virtues of clay for oily hair have been well known for centuries. It is very effective in treating the skin but also the hair. Product emanating from sedimentary rocks, it is declined in several varieties. Which one to use to treat oily hair? We explain everything!

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Clay has fundamental virtues that contribute to the good health of your hair. This mineral product, harvested from sediments, comes in various colors, and therefore for multiple uses. White, red, pink, green, orange, yellow or rhassoul clay, they meet all needs.

Used as a hair mask, clay is a perfect hair care. It makes it possible to deeply clean a scalp subjected every day to severe tests (pollution, dust, sun, care and aggressive ingredients …). In addition to being purifying, it is also seboregulatory. In other words, it helps to rebalance the production of sebum.

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Clay is mainly a natural product that collects energy from the sun and air and converts it into a regenerative function for the body and hair. Used as a hair product, it can regulate, nourish, purify, cleanse, moisturize, soften, or degrease your hair. In mask or dry shampoo, it is used without moderation to protect your hair.

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There are many types of clays: green, red, white… Indeed, the color of clay differs according to its composition in mineral matter. This is also what will define their properties. And yes! Each color of clay has its own properties. This is why it is important to choose your clay color according to your hair type and its needs at the moment T.

In the case of oily hair, there are 2 favorite clays: green clay and ghassoul clay. Here’s why you should adopt them to find a dream hair!

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If you have oily hair, green clay is the clay for you. This volcanic stone contains more minerals than white clay and is known for its high absorbency. Used as a hair mask, it will absorb all the impurities from your scalp to make it healthier and more airy.

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Green clay is rich in minerals and has an aBsorbent power that makes it ideal for purifying the scalp. It will thus meticulously absorb the residues of care, pollution, impurities that have accumulated on the hair to allow it to breathe and better respond to the care that will be provided in the future. Green clay does not stop there: it also has a strong aDsorbent power and will therefore transmit to the hair all the minerals and trace elements it contains. These minerals can help strengthen hair, prevent breakage, and promote hair growth.

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Your hair regrease quickly? Having trouble spacing out shampoos? Your scalp most certainly produces too much sebum and cannot regulate itself. This excess can make your hair greasy and dull, difficult to style. In this case, green clay is a 100% natural and effective solution to regulate sebum production.
Our illite green clay is pure and natural, delicately dried in the sun so that all its properties are preserved. Used as a hair mask 1 time per week, it will act as a blotting paper on your hair to eliminate excess sebum without attacking the hair fiber. In addition to restoring lightness to your hair, green clay will help your scalp regulate sebum production. This will make it easier for you to space out shampoos!

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Also called “Rhassoul” which means “Earth that washes”, ghassoul clay is a natural, mineral and volcanic clay that comes from the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. It is rich in minerals and trace elements essential for healthy hair. This clay has many properties and can be used in a thousand and one ways: as a mask, as a dry shampoo, in no-poo… It is also its versatility and its soft side that make it an essential clay in the care rituals of the hammam.

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Rhassoul is a gentle cleanser that does not irritate the scalp or strip hair. It effectively removes impurities, dirt and excess sebum while respecting the natural balance of the scalp. It also has sebum-regulating properties, which means it can help reduce sebum production on the scalp. This is especially useful for people with oily or fast-regreasing hair. But that’s not all!

Rhassoul is very popular with curly and textured hair because it helps to improve the texture of the hair by giving it more body and volume but also by giving it a better definition. It can also help reduce frizz and make hair silkier and shinier.

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Rhassoul clay can be used in several ways to provide oily hair with the most suitable care.

First of all, as a hair mask to reduce the production of sebum and to deeply purify the hair. To prepare a hair mask based on rhassoul clay, mix a sufficient amount of powdered clay with water until you get a smooth paste. Then apply the mask to your hair by gently massaging your scalp. Leave on for about 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with warm water.

This natural clay can also be used as a washing base, instead of “traditional” shampoo. This is called “no-poo”.

Here’s how:

• Use ready-to-use ghassoul clay or prepare the rhassoul paste yourself: in a plastic or glass container, mix the ghassoul powder with warm water until you get a smooth and homogeneous paste.
• Apply the rhassoul paste on dry or wet hair starting at the roots and gradually working your way up to the ends. Avoid rubbing the hair vigorously, as this can damage it.
• Let the clay sit on the hair for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Rinse the hair thoroughly with warm water until all the rhassoul paste is removed. You can also use conditioner if necessary to detangle the hair and make it softer.
• Air dry your hair or with a hair dryer at low temperature.

It is important to note that rhassoul does not produce foam like traditional shampoos, so it is normal for hair not to foam when applying no-poo. Rhassoul can be used once a week to gently clean hair and regulate sebum production.

Finally, rhassoul can be used as a dry shampoo to absorb excess sebum and refresh hair between washes. To do this, simply apply a small amount of rhassoul powder to the hair roots and massage gently to penetrate the powder. Then just brush the hair to remove excess powder and get clean and fresh hair.

As you can see, green clay and ghassoul are 100% natural allies to take care of oily hair. Their use is practical, without superfluous and allows to find a more flexible and light hair in a jiffy.