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White kaolin clay is extracted from natural quarries in Brittany but deposits can be found all over the world. Considered a neutral clay, white clay is the ideal clay for all beginners in clay therapy. Its use in cosmetics delights sensitive, weakened skin but also dry skin. INCI name: Kaolin. Origin: France
This article was updated on 17/05/2024
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Methods of using clays
In cosmetic care
- Mask for skin or hair;
- Exfoliating treatment;
- Mudbath.
In therapeutic care
- Poultice;
- Clay water;
- Clay water.
For dry and sensitive skin
White kaolin clay is one of the softest clays, so it will be particularly suitable for dry and sensitive skin. Rich in minerals, it will remineralize the skin and provide softness and suppleness.
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Use as a mask: make a clay paste to apply directly to the skin as a mask, once a week for 10 minutes.
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Complementary vegetable oil: you can add a soothing vegetable oil such as Sweet Almond oil to your preparation.
For white teeth
White kaolin clay is widely used in oral and dental products, particularly for its abrasive power which will eliminate bacteria. It will thus clean the teeth while providing a whitening action.
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Use in clay water: to keep your teeth white, make a mouthwash with clay water.
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Powder use: place a small amount of clay on your toothpaste.
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Complementary essential oils: certain oils also help whiten teeth, such as Lemon, Tea Tree or Wild Mint.
In case of infected and inflamed gums
White kaolin clay is recognized in mouth care, particularly for its cleansing properties. It will thus help reduce inflammation and relieve sensitive gums.
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Use in clay water: make clay water supplemented with salt and perform mouthwashes twice a day during the inflammation. If the problem persists, be sure to consult a dentist.
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Complementary essential oils: for more effectiveness, you can add oils such as Clove, Peppermint or Noble Laurel to your mouthwash.
Against there sweat
Absorbent, white kaolin clay can be used as an antiperspirant to limit the phenomenon of perspiration.
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Powder use: use the clay powder like talcum powder directly under dry armpits by tapping with your fingertips.
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Complementary essential oil: for more effectiveness, you can add 1 drop of Palmarosa essential oil.
For irritated baby bottoms
Ideal for treating babies' irritated bottoms, white kaolin clay will have softening and refreshing properties. It will thus help calm irritations and help with healing.
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Powder use: use clay powder like talcum powder to apply directly to your baby's irritated bottom.
- Complementary vegetable oil: sweet almond oil can also be used in baby care to nourish their fragile skin.
Against tHE stomach pain
White kaolin clay will act as a natural dressing, thanks to its covering and absorbing power. It will thus help soothe stomach pain by remineralizing and reducing excess acid juices.
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Use in clay water: carry out a clay water treatment for 3 weeks, with a glass before each meal.
- Complementary essential oil: for more effectiveness, you can add 1 drop of lemon balm which is also very useful in case of stomach cramps.
Main properties of White Kaolin Clay
- Absorbent, cleansing: white kaolin clay is the most neutral and soft of clays. It also has ideal absorbent properties to benefit from all its benefits on the skin. It allows you to capture a large number of impurities, bacteria and other parasites.
- Exfoliating: The powdery appearance of the clay and its small particle size give it ideal cleansing and exfoliating properties for gentle skin scrubs. This gentle exfoliation of the skin helps remove excess dead skin and promotes the regeneration of skin cells.
- For fragile skin: white kaolin clay is very soft, it soothes sensitive skin and allows better skin regeneration.
- For dry skin: for dry, tight skin, white kaolin clay plays a softening and restorative role. Remineralizing, clay restores suppleness to your skin.
- For normal skin: white kaolin clay is the softest, it is also suitable for normal skin.
- For all hair types: the scalp constantly secretes sebum and contains impurities. White kaolin clay and its purifying and absorbent properties allow them to be absorbed and thus regulate excess sebum.
Characteristics and composition
Cosmetic features
- Skin type: all skin types, but particularly suitable for dry and sensitive skin
- Hair type: all hair types
Mineralogical characteristics
- Inci name: kaolin
- Country of origin: France
Physical characteristics
- Humidity: <4%
- Particle size: 90% < 20 μm / 100% < 40 μm
- pH: 5 to 9
- CEC: 10 meq/100 g
Organoleptic characteristics
- Appearance: superfine powder
- White color
- Odor: odorless
Composition
- Kaolin: 100%
- Pb < 10 ppm
- Ace < 10 ppm
- CD < 0.2 ppm
- Hg < 0.05 ppm
Precautions for use
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Ingestion, people subject to constipation should not use clays. Their use is also contraindicated in people with a digestive hernia, in cases of high blood pressure, a history of intestinal obstruction or even nausea. Be careful, ingesting clay can counteract the effects of drug treatments. It is important to drink enough water during a clay treatment.
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Dermal, clay should not be reused, be sure to throw away clay that has already been used. Avoid letting it dry a clay. Rinse with clean, cold or lukewarm water. On the hairiest parts of the body, for maximum comfort, place a compress between the clay poultice and the skin.
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When handling, be careful of drafts as the clay is powdery. It should not be inhaled. In case of excessive inhalation, it is important to get fresh air. In case of contact with eyes or mucous membranes, rinse with plenty of water. Be careful, when handling clays, do not use metal utensils, they will lose a large part of their effectiveness.
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Pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children should seek medical advice before use.
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Store preferably in a dry place, away from light and heat.
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Bibliography
Publication: Carretero, M.I. (2002). Clay minerals and their beneficial effects upon human health. A review. Applied Clay Science, 21(3-4), 155-163.
Publication: Hernot, F. (2006). Clay, its use in the pharmacy. http://dune.univ-angers.fr/fichiers/20073109/2016PPHA5426/fichier/5426F.pdf
Work : Dextreit, R. (2010). The clay that heals: a guide to natural medicine. Escalquens, France: Living in harmony.
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Website : https://www.rglayduvelay.com/fr/
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