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Posted on 3 January 20223 January 2022 by Admin

5 Things You Need to Know About Clay Masks

5 Things You Need to Know About Clay Masks

Clay masks are back in force in the natural beauty sphere. Effective, healthy and simple to make, they take care of the skin, body and hair with ease. Even if clay is a noble and natural material, it is essential to adopt the right gestures to enjoy all its benefits. Here are 5 important things to know about clay masks.

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Clay is a sedimentary rock, extremely rich in minerals and trace elements. If green clay is by far the best known of all clays, there are nevertheless other clay colors with amazing benefits. Did you know that each clay color has its own properties? Red, pink, yellow, white, ghassoul… Each is aimed at a particular skin type. We offer you a quick overview of the different clays.

Green clay is recommended for normal to oily skin. Thanks to its absorbent power, it eliminates excess sebum, purifies the epidermis and visibly reduces dilated pores.

White clay, also called kaolin, is the softest of the clays. It is particularly recommended for dull and mature skin that it will gently clean and sublimate.

Red clay is famous for its ” complexion illuminator “, and if it is also called ” clay looks good “, it’s not for nothing ! Thanks to its richness in ferric oxides that gives it its fiery color, it will take care of dry skin, soften it and reveal its radiance.

Pink clay, a subtle mixture of red clay and white clay, is appreciated by sensitive and reactive skin because it is soft and respects the pH of the epidermis. It has soothing and rebalancing properties, ideal for skin prone to redness and irritation of all kinds.

Yellow clay, less known, is a clay particularly suitable for combination skin thanks to its exfoliating action. It revitalizes, matifies and refines the skin texture, for a silky touch and a visibly smoother skin, with fewer imperfections.

Finally, ghassoul clay is a treasure from the Atlas Mountains. It has many properties that make it perfect for absolutely all skin types. It is renowned for its absorbent and cleansing action but also exfoliating and adsorbent. We quickly understand why it is an integral part of the hammam ritual!

Are you hesitating about the choice of clay to use? Do not hesitate to carry out our little test! With just a few clicks, you’ll know which clay best fits your skin type.

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One of the mistakes to avoid and yet is practiced by many lovers of clay masks, is to let your mask dry. It is sometimes thought that you have to wait until the mask is completely dry to remove it and rinse the skin. It’s a mistake. Indeed, by drying, the mask captures water in the skin tissues and dehydrates them. One can have a very clean skin sensation after rinsing because the epidermis shines and is perfectly smooth. However, this interpretation is not good: it is a sign that the skin is simply dried out, dehydrated. This is ultimately the opposite of what a clay mask should bring to the skin! Even worse, by drawing water from the epidermis, the dry clay may send a negative signal to the sebaceous glands and cause them to produce even more sebum.

To avoid this, it is necessary to apply the mask in a thick layer on the entire face, avoiding the eye area. The mask should act for 10 minutes and not dry. For this, we recommend that you remoisten it as many times as necessary using a mist, water spray or floral water.

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After a clay mask, it is important to moisturize your skin. Due to its absorbent properties, the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis can be slightly altered and it must be helped to reconstitute itself by applying a nourishing care. Rinsing alone is not enough, especially if it is done with tap water that is sometimes too calcareous and aggressive for the skin.

Depending on the nature of your skin, you can choose a product with a more or less rich texture. Our day cream and our night cream are perfect for nourishing and moisturizing the skin in depth. Poorly hydrated skin becomes sensitive and reactive and the mask loses all its interest.

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Clay is a recognized and highly appreciated material for facial treatments. If at first glance its use does not require any precautions, it must be taken into account that it is an active and living ingredient.

It is important that it is in contact only with natural and noble materials. For example, opt for a jar or bowl either ceramic or glass, to make the preparation and take your hands or a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients. Plastic and metal, on the other hand, should never be used, as they denature green clay and can alter its properties.

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Do you want a tailor-made facial adapted to a particular problem? Good news, the clay mask offers a thousand and one possibilities. Whether you want to use essential oils, vegetable oils, floralwaters, fruits, vegetables or any other ingredient withrecognized properties (as long as it is natural and preferably organic), you can give free rein to your imagination for the preparation of a clay mask.

Clay blends perfectly with aromatherapy products and can be combined with 1 or more other ingredients to create synergies of active ingredients.

Do you want to start preparing your homemade masks? We have concocted just you some recipes of clay masks for the face and hair that should please you!

Nothing beats a clay mask to take care of the skin of your face. The benefits of this totally natural sedimentary rock are no longer to be demonstrated. White, pink, red, green, yellow or ghassoul, there are for each skin problem, but you have to know their specific properties and know how to use them correctly, in order to be able to reap all the benefits. Now that you know the 5 good gestures to master in order to enjoy the benefits of a clay mask, clay has no secrets for you!

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Clay is highly prized for facials because of its natural origin and high efficiency. However, it is a living matter, active in contact with water and deserves special attention when handled.

It is important that it is in contact only with natural and noble materials. For example, you can opt for a ceramic, wooden or glass bowl to make your preparation. In order to mix clay and water (or any other natural ingredient!), we advise you to use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients.

Plastic and metal should never be used, however, as they distort clay and can cause it to lose some of its properties.

Nothing beats a clay mask to take care of her face and hair. The benefits of this totally natural sedimentary rock are no longer to be demonstrated.

White, pink, red, green, ghassoul or yellow, there are for each skin type. However, you need to know their properties well and know how to use them correctly in order to reap the full benefits.

Posted on 31 July 202113 March 2023 by Admin

Summer 2021 campaign: red clay in the spotlight

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A natural treatment that has been appreciated for millennia, red clay has a rich and intense history. After our winter campaign ” Between earth and sky ” on white clay and ” Journey to clay earth» on green clay, we wanted to honor red clay, a land of fire with a thousand and one virtues.

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Incredibly rich in iron oxide, from which it draws its fiery color, red clay has a thousand and one virtues that make it unavoidable. It is ideal for dry skin, lacking radiance, which it will soften and on which it will have a real “good look” effect. It is also perfect for britt and dull hair.

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Through majestic decorations tinged with red, we invite you to follow in the footsteps of the famous Cleopatra,Queen of Egypt, embodied by the sublime Anissa Bakhti with her bewry beauty.

Why Cleopatra? She is the first woman to have been completely seduced by red clay, which she used in her care balms.

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We give you an appointment in the Wadi Rum Valley, Jordan, a desert landscape shaped by history.

Listed as a World Heritage Site since 2011, the Wadi Rum Valley offers authentic and unspoilt landscapes, consisting of stretches of sand, cliffs and natural arches tinged with red. An idyllic setting, perfect to highlight our delicate red clay.

Play of light, matter and sounds, escape and let yourself be carried away by this mystical journey!

Find more information about our campaign as well as the full film here.

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Posted on 4 April 202124 May 2022 by Admin

5 tips you need to know about clay masks

5 tips you need to know about clay masks

To take care of your face, nothing beats the use of clay masks. Used for centuries, clay, land of benefits has many advantages to put at the service of natural cosmetics. Used as a mask, pure or combined with other natural ingredients, it gives spectacular results. If its use is simple enough, there are a few points of vigilance so that you can make the most of all its benefits and avoid side effects. To avoid nasty surprises, here are 5 important tips to know about clay masks.

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Green is green: real green clay is illite clay.

Clay is a sedimentary rock, extremely rich in minerals and trace elements. Whilegreen clay is by far the best known and most effective, it comes in colour and softness. Green, white, red, pink, yellow, ghassoul… Each of these clays has amazing living properties, which have the distinction of adapting to your skin type smoothly.

Depending on the needs of your skin at the moment T, one clay will be preferred over another. To help you choose the clay that’s right for you, don’t hesitate to answer our quick and simple test. In just a few minutes, you’ll know which clay is best for your skin type and maximize the effects of this ultra-rich soil on your skin.

Whatever its colour, we have chosen to offer you a clay 100% natural and pure. Depending on your needs and desires, all you have to do is choose the right clay format: clay made of paste or powdered clay. At Argiletz, clay is respected throughout its production process to provide you with an optimal result.

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Thanks to its strong absorbent power and the precious minerals and trace elements it contains, green clay is appreciated around the world for its many benefits on the skin. Applied to normal, oily or blemished skin, the green clay mask corrects, cleanses, helps regulate sebum production by purifying the epidermis; all while respecting the epidermis.

At the same time rich and powerful, however, it is necessary to pay attention to its use. In order to benefit from all its properties, we focus your attention on the importance of keeping your clay always moist on your skin when using. This will protect the hydrolipidic film from your skin, and avoid the small tug-of-war that clay may cause when it dries.
Moisture is paramount,
it allows the clay to exchange with the skin the trace elements that the epidermis needs.

We recommend applying a clay mask once or twice a week and supplement with a moisturizer after each mask with green clay, white clay, red clay, pink clay, yellow clay or ghassoul clay.

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It is sometimes thought that it is necessary to wait until the mask is completely dry to remove it and rinse the skin. It’s a mistake. In order to take advantage of the minerals and trace elements essential to the well-being and radiance of your skin, the clay must remain moist. Clay is a natural but living product, moisture is essential for its effectiveness.

To prevent the clay mask from drying out and drying your skin, apply the mask in a thick layer and moisten it well during installation. To do this, we advise you to keep a water spray or a mist handy, and to spray a little water as much as necessary!

Moisturize your skin after removing the clay mask

After a clay mask, it is important to moisturize your skin. To strengthen the hydrolipidic film and avoid excessive sebum production, especially for problem skins. Rinsing alone is not enough. Depending on the nature of your skin, you should choose a moisturizing and nourishing treatment with a more or less rich texture. This applies even to mixed or oily skin. A serum should then be used for very dry skin and for all skin types a moisturizer for the face day or night, depending on the time of day. Poorly hydrated skin can become sensitive and reactive.

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Clay is highly prized for facials because of its natural origin and high efficiency. However, it is a living matter, active in contact with water and deserves special attention when handled.

It is important that it is in contact only with natural and noble materials. For example, you can opt for a ceramic, wooden or glass bowl to make your preparation. To mix clay and water (or any other natural ingredient!), we recommend using a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients.

Plastic and metal should never be used, however, as they distort clay and can cause it to lose some of its properties.

Nothing beats a clay mask to take care of her face and hair. The benefits of this totally natural sedimentary rock are no longer to be demonstrated.

White, pink, red, green, ghassoul or yellow, there are for each skin type. However, you need to know their properties well and know how to use them correctly in order to reap the full benefits.

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Posted on 3 March 202125 March 2021 by Admin

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.

Posted on 27 October 202027 October 2020 by Admin

Red clay and its many benefits for skin and hair

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Known since the dawn of time, red clay is the beauty ally of women who like to take care of their bodies and hair, with 100% naturalproducts. Zoom!

The first woman to be completely seduced by red clay is Cleopatra. The Egyptian queen used it daily for her care and balms.

Since then, this miracle red powder has made a prominent place in contemporary society, as its benefits for skin and hair are numerous.

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Naturally rich in trace elements and mineral salts, it gently cleansesthe skin, while acting gently on the body and face.

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It is mainly recommended for sensitive, dry and tired skin. The red clay will soothe the skin and reduce redness! A great way to say bye-bye to its imperfections,in a natural way!

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Its other powers: bring brightness and shine to your complexion, 100% natural! After a mask, your face will be illuminated and purified in depth.

To enjoy its benefits, it is recommended to make a mask per week. You let the clay lay on your clean face for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water!

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In addition to taking care of your skin, clay is beneficial for your hair. Thanks to its naturally present properties, your hair will regain suppleness and shine in a few masks! Ideally, just like the face, made in one a week, for several months.

Little more: It absorbs excess sebum! If you have greasy hair,this red powder will change your life!

Obviously, given the color, it is mainly recommended for brown and red hair.

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This mask instantly brings luminosity to your skin,while cleansing and purifying your face. A beauty ally of choice to include in your routine.

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Bring out the Cleopatra that sleeps in you,by putting clay in your bath. Rich in iron oxide,your skin will be naturally thinned and radiant!

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Posted on 27 October 202027 October 2020 by Admin

Homemade clay mask for colored hair

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Having coloured hair AND healthy is not always easy… In fact, whether natural or chemical, the colours attack the fiber of the hair which can lose its shine and become brittle. A must-have for healthy hair and a colour worthy of the name, the coloured hair mask is part of the hair care to be performed regularly for maximum effect. Here is a recipe for natural red clay mask specially designed to take care of your colored or chewy hair.

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The stains weaken the scalp and can also damage the hair along the entire length. In order to compensate for this, it is important to take care of your hair with a proper routine. The coloured hair mask we’ve put in for you is specially designed to help you preserve your color for as long as possible while maintaining a healthy hair. Made with 100% natural ingredients that can be easily found in your closets, let yourself be carried away by its sweet and sweet note.

Note that, because of the bright color of the red clay present in the recipe, this mask is to be used preferably on hair with dark hues (brown, red …).

To make it, here are the ingredients to mix:

6 tablespoons red clay
1 plain yoghurt
3 tablespoons of sweet almond oil
Cranberry juice

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Use an earthy or glass bowl and a wooden spatula. Mix the different ingredients until you have a smooth, silky clay paste. It should not be too thick so that it can be easily spread over the scalp, from the roots to the tips, using your fingers. Apply the clay paste all over your hair and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once the time is up, you can rinse your hair and admire its softness!

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Red clay is known for its regulatory and nourishing properties. Rich in iron oxides and 100% natural,it is a great asset to preserve a color and give a shine to the hair. Red clay is both soft and surprising, it acts gently on the scalp while transferring much of its nutrients.

The yoghurt, because of its slight acidity, helps to rebalance the pH of the scalp. It is also known for its moisturizing and strengthening action, it will bring strength and shine to the hair.

The sweet almond oil will also feed the hair deep while the cranberry juice will fix the color,for more radiant hair and a preserved color for longer.

If your colouring is a little pink and your hair has lost its luster, we recommend that you associate this mask with our dull hair shampoo with orange clay, honey and organic aloe vera.

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Posted on 27 October 2020 by Admin

Face mask good-looking with red clay

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