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How to combine clay with essential oils?

How to combine clay with essential oils

Ancestral care, clay is a noble material and rich in trace elements.
Revitalizing for skin and hair and used for millennia, its benefits are well established and make it indispensable in all green and natural beauty routines. The assets of this thousand-year-old land do not stop there…! In addition to its many virtues, did you know that clay can be combined with all kinds of ingredients for complete and targeted care? Essential oils are one of them and we bet you’ll quickly succumb to this winning combo!

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The benefits of clay are numerous and precious, for the skin as well as for the hair. Absorbent, purifying, softening, soothing, remineralizing… clay meets many problems and adapts to all your needs.

Applied as a mask on the face,clay tones the skin and purifies it in depth thanks to its strong absorption   power: it eliminates impurities accumulated throughout the day such as dust, sweat, pollution …

In hair care,clay also works   wonders: it cleanses the scalp, eliminating excess sebum, and restores shine and suppleness to the hair.

If green clay is by far the best known in the world, did you know that it is available in different   colors? Red, white, pink, yellow or ghassoul, each of them has their own virtues. In order to take full advantage of it, it is therefore important to choose the color of the clay according to your skin type (oily, dry, dull, mixed (mature). To help you in this mission, we invite you to carry out our small test:   simple and   effective!

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The clay itself is a true wonder of Nature. It is full of many minerals and trace elements perfect for intensely nourishing and redensifying the epidermis and hair. If you are looking for an even more targeted treatment, it is however possible to add other ingredients, preferably   natural!

Good   news: essential oils are among the ingredients that blend perfectly with clay. We bet that their synergy will quickly conquer your heart.

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Essential oils have a recognized effectiveness and honor the use of plants for our well-being. This is called aromatherapy.

The mixture of clay and essential oil makes it possible to add properties and therefore to increase the field of action of your treatment, whether in mask or poultice. To cleanse and purify the skin, while limiting the appearance of blemishes, you can add a few drops of lavender essential oil or tea tree essential oil.

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To prepare your homemade treatment, simply add 3 tablespoons of clay and a little water (or floral water) in a glass or earthen container. Mix until you get a smooth, creamy paste. All you have to do is add a few drops (2/3 drops) of essential oil of your choice   and apply the paste on your face or scalp.

TIP:   Be careful not to let your mask   dry: it is in contact with water that clay transmits all its nutrients. By drying, it may draw on the hydration of your skin and hair.

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In addition to its benefits for the skin and hair, clay has other   advantages: it can be used as an odor absorber but also as an essential oil   diffuser!

Arrange a little crushed, fine ground or granulated powdered clay, it’s even   better!) in a glass cup and add a few drops of essential oil to perfume your home and eliminate bad odors.

The essential oil of sweet orange or lemon zest will leave a tart note that will awaken your senses while making you enjoy their   calming and soothing virtues.

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To purify the air, perfume and sanitize your laundry, you can opt for true lavender essential oil. Its sweet smell with notes of Provence and sun will delight you for sure.

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As you will have understood, the combination of essential oils and clay gives impressive mixtures of efficiency. It is an infinite source of benefits for beauty and well-being. In addition to taking care of the skin and hair, this 100% natural combo can have great utility in the home.

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If essential oils are part of the natural ingredients with the wind in their sails, their potency requires to respect some precautions of use. Their use must be practiced with certain   precautions!

The dosages, the duration of use and certain specific indications for use should be observed. For example, some essential oils are photosensitizing, that is, they can cause burns or the appearance of spots on the epidermis following exposure to the sun. This is the case of sweet orange essential oil.

Other essential oils are contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women. Essential oils should not be left within the reach of children or animals. Before any use, we recommend that you consult the advice of a health professional who will be able to provide you with personalized recommendations. To learn more, we invite you to read our guide to using essential oils.

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Les Simples: the new range of aromatherapy by Argiletz

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In this month of June 2021, a great novelty arrives in the Argiletz family. The whole team has worked hard and   has put all its heart to offer you these new products that complete the range of clay products and that are…. Drum rolls…

We are pleased to introduce you to our brand new range of vegetable oils, essential oils and floral waters entitled   “Les   Simples”, a range in line with our values and our approach to beauty and natural care.

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The name of this new range of products has its origin in the Middle Ages, a time when medicinal plants were commonly called   “The   Simple”. This term seemed obvious to us.

Since our creation in 1953, we have made the choice to offer you the best of nature, authentic products and without superfluous. Our new range of aromatherapy follows this logic. We want to get to the point, in all transparency, through noble products, from plants rigorously selected for their proven benefits. What could be better than a name symbolizing a return to the sources   rich in meaning? The name   “The   Simple” is all   found!

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If clay remains the very first product to have made Argiletz a brand committed to natural beauty,our approach to an ever greener and more responsible transition today goes much further.

The clay and plants used for our aromatherapy range are both from Nature. They have properties of their own which, combined, offer a condensed of virtues. In the world of green cosmetics, vegetable oils, essential oils and floral waters are widely used: they guarantee eco-responsible care, respectful of the skin, hair and our beautiful planet.

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As powerful as they are effective, our essential oils are pure, they are derived from and extracted from ORGANIC plants and are certified by Ecocert and AB. Essential oils are ingredients of choice in   aromatherapy: in diffusion, orally or by application, there are a multitude of possibilities. Discover without further delay our range of essential oils.

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Our vegetable oils are natural and ORGANIC, ECOCERT certified and delicately cold pressed,to guarantee you preserved virtues. Sweet almond oil, rosehip oil, arnica oily macerate… their use is multiple!

To be applied as is or combined with other natural ingredients such as clay, the possibilities are multiple. Find all our vegetable oils here.

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Our floral waters are 100% natural and ORGANIC. Anti-oxidant, soothing, softening… floral waters have many properties. Vaporized or in local application, they can be used in many “homemade” preparations and     cosmetics. Find all our floral waters here.

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You will have understood, it is not less than 19 products that come to join the Argiletz family, for natural and always more committed   care!

Need advice on the use of an essential oil, a vegetable oil or a floral   water? Do not miss our section dedicated to accompany you in the use of these products.

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How to use powdered clay?

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Clay is a natural material appreciated for its many benefits since the dawn of time. Thanks to its rich composition minerals and trace elements,its uses are multiple, both for the face, the body, the hair, but also for the maintenance of the house and the care of the animals. If it is now possible to find it in different forms such as ready-to-use dough or as a component of patented cosmetics, powdered clay is by far the most widely used form in the world. However, in order to fully benefit from its virtues, it is essential to know how to use it and to know the mistakes to avoid.

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Clay is a raw material, originating from the Earth, whose shape is very heterogeneous. Once extracted and worked, it is offered under different granulometry depending on its different uses. What is granulometry?   This is the size of the clay grains, which can vary in coarse grains or pieces of 2cm of very (very) small grains (powder) of 20 microns. Here’s a little recap of our different granulometry and their use.

  • Face and hair masks

To pamper your skin and regain a soft and silky hair, clay is a treatment of choice that will never cease to surprise you. Whether you’re a fan of zero waste care or just looking for a treatment that’s both natural and effective, we have good   news: making your clay mask has never been   easier!

To do this, we advise you to use our ultra-ventilated clays. In the form of grains of about 20 microns, the ultra-ventilated clay takes a form of velvety and light powder. Thanks to the fineness of its grain, this clay is ideal for the preparation of clay masks (face and hair) or for use in bath water because it melts instantly. With it, exit the lumps and hello to the smooth and homogeneous dough.

Surf clay also has an interesting granulometry. The fineness of its grains – 60 microns, allows it to melt very quickly on contact with water or any other thinner. All you have to do is stir the dough for a few seconds to get a smooth treatment.

  • Cataplasms and plasters

If there are different colors of clay, green clay powder is by far the most used (and most   effective!) when used in cataplasm or plaster. In this case, it is important to clearly define the area on which you want to apply a cataplasm and how often you want to apply it. Depending on these elements, and in order to make the care the most economical while remaining as practical as possible to prepare, you can turn to the granulometry   below:

  • Fine ground clay (between 0.05 and 0.5 mm):   The clay is in the form of rather coarse raw powder. It melts instantly and allows a smooth paste without difficulty.
  • Granulated clay (0.5   mm): in the form of grains of about 8 mm, the granulated clay melts in 30 minutes and therefore requires a preparation time.

  • Crushed clay (2   cm): the clay is raw, in the form of irregular pieces. It takes 2 hours for it to melt evenly. We recommend preparing the dough the day before, or in the morning for the evening, so that the dough is as homogeneous as possible. This is the most economical format but requires a longer preparation time.

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One of the many advantages of powdered clay is that it can be combined with other ingredients (preferably natural and organic), for complete and targeted care. There are a thousand and one possibilities! These ingredients can include powders, fruits, vegetables, all kinds of food ingredients (honey, cornflour, yoghurt…) and even liquids such as vegetable oils, essential oils or hydrolats.

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There are a multitude of homemade recipes allowing you to make a clay-based mask according to the needs of your skin or hair at a T moment.

Add vegetable oil such as sweet almond or rose rose oil and you’ll have a nourishing and moisturizing 100% natural combo. As a bonus, this trick will allow you to keep your mask wet longer.

Some even add essential oils to their clay powder, but beware, the clay has a cloaking power and can therefore keep the essential oil as   “under   bell” on the skin and this can cause burns. Be careful when you embark on a combination of clay and essential oil, and choose a non-dermocaustic essential oil (which do not contain phenols irritating molecules.). Another option to enjoy both your favorite essential oils and your fetish green clay is to proceed in two steps :

  • Make your green clay cataplasm (without essential oil in the   mixture); leave it in place for 1 to 2 hours then rinse and dry.
  • Apply in a second time the essential oil of your choice diluted in a vegetable oil (see dosage on the bottle) in modeling.

Always take the tether of a health professional before using essential oils.

I mean, good   news! Powdered clay is compatible with all kinds of ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen (placards and   fridge!), such as   fruits and vegetables   (especially in the form of juice), yoghurt, honey, sugar, cornflour… for even more targeted and comprehensive actions. This   allows you to use products with (very) short expiry dates and thus limit   waste!

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Powder clay can be used for various cosmetic and personal hygiene treatments. Instead of mineral water, you can associate it with a hydrolat (pink water for example)   for a synergy action.

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There are different clay colors, each of which has its own properties. To appreciate all the benefits, it is therefore essential to choose the color of clay according to your   skin type.

  • Green clay is the best known of all, it is applied to all skin types and is appreciated oily skin on which it will have a strong absorption power and will regulate excess sebum.
  • Yellow clay,with exfoliating powers, is intended for mixed skins.
  • Red clay is ideal for dry skin, which will soften and illuminate.
  • White clay – also called kaolin, is the softest of clays. It is intended for dull skins that it will lighten and sublimate.
  • Pink clay is a subtle blend of red clay and white clay, perfect for sensitive and reactive skin that needs to be gently soothed and cleaned.
  • Less well known, there is also Ghassoul clay, which is used for all skin types and allows a deep cleansing of the skin.
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One of the mistakes you shouldn’t make when you want to use powdered clay is a PRIMORDIALE   one: avoid any utensils or metal or plastic containers when handling this land of benefits.

I don’t know   why. Because clay is a land of life, it reacts when it comes into contact with metal or plastic. These two materials can alter the properties of clay and thus limit its action on your skin and/or hair.

If you want to enjoy the virtues of powdered clay and make your own clay paste, we recommend using a wooden spoon as well as a wooden, sandstone or glass bowl.

As you will have understood, powdered clay offers you a multitude of possibilities, it allows you an easy, efficient and economical care, which you can achieve on the go. Lack of   inspiration? Find all our recipes for clay   masks!

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When pausing a mask, plaster or clay cataplasm, it is imperative to keep the clay moist for the duration. The active ions of clay wake up on contact with water and this is how they transmit all their benefits to you. When clay dries on your skin, it loses one of its   most important abilities: that of releasing its minerals and trace elements. However, it continues to absorb, and this can lead to a drying of the epidermis after a certain period of time. So to do well, think about regularly rehumidifying or removing the clay as soon as the tug-of-arms is   felt!

Note:   All recipes, applications, mixes and tips are derived from popular recipes, magazines and specialized books. Argiletz will not take responsibility for your use of this information or our products. Argiletz is no substitute for health professionals. We recommend that you always consult a doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional before any use, whether prolonged or for therapeutic use of essential oils and other plant extracts. The same goes for you to have known symptoms or pathologies.