Within the world of facial and hair care, many people revere the benefits of natural cosmetics. And it contains great versatility, such as using natural ingredients to dye your hair, applying masks based on natural products or using different plants or flowers for beauty purposes.
Natural cosmetics also include clays, a compound with many uses for the skin and hair. Clay masks are nothing new and on the market we can find endless varieties and compositions, depending on the needs we want to cover.
Among the many clays with beauty uses, the one we are concerned with here is bentonite clay. It is a mineral compound that will help you have a cleaner face and combat certain hair conditions.
Bentonite clay, also known as montmorillonite, corresponds to the mineral mixture smectite. It is found in volcanic and sedimentary areas and is composed of more than 70 minerals. It involves many different uses, but for use in cosmetics it is properly selected, filtered and certified for this purpose.
Specifically, there are two types of bentonite clay: sodium and calcium. The latter is what is used in cosmetic formulas and stands out in natural cosmetics for its notable detoxifying, purifying and absorbing power.
Bentonite clay is an ally ingredient for oily or combination skin, with excess sebum, acne tendency and imperfections. Its cleansing and absorption capacity helps to deeply cleanse the complexion, unclog clogged pores and regulate sebum production. Purifies and exfoliates the skin while hydrating it, eliminating impurities and promoting cell regeneration.
At the same time, it combats redness, evening out the tone. It also helps to revitalize the skin, making it ideal for dull faces, resulting in a luminous, smoother and softer complexion. Likewise, it is effective in relieving skin conditions such as dermatitis or other infections. As if this were not enough, it is very gentle, so it is even suitable for sensitive skin.
Regarding its hair uses, bentonite clay is perfect for combating excess sebum on the scalp, thanks to its antibacterial properties. Precisely for this reason, it is also very effective in remedying dandruff and dermatitis on the scalp.
