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Marine Glacial Clay Mask
Marine Glacial Clay Mask
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Sourced from the pristine Canadian oceanic glaciers is an ancient clay rich in over 60 minerals (including calcium, silica, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, selenium) and trace elements, cherished for its exceptional benefits for our skin health and aesthetic.
Clinical studies have highlighted the incredible benefits of Marine Glacial Clay:
- Pore Refining: Clinically proven to reduce pore size, starting from the first application.
- Sebum Control: Reduces the skin surface sebum up to 95%.
- Hydration: Draws moisture from deep tissues, naturally hydrating the skin.
- Deep Cleansing: Negative ions attract impurities for thorough cleansing, drawing out excess oil and toxins from within the skin.
- Enhanced UV Protection: Minerals in Marine Glacial Clay work together to form a natural and long lasting protection against UVA, UVB and UVC rays. Adding this clay to your sun protection boosts the SPF effectiveness.
- Hypoallergenic: Safe on sensitive skin types.
- Collagen Boost: The rich mineral content promotes collagen production for better skin elasticity.
- Anti-inflammatory: Has a calming effect for irritated skin.
- Neutral pH: Marine Glacial Clay helps maintains a balanced skin pH.
- Rich in Minerals: Contains over 60 minerals unique to Canadian glacial deposits.
- Exfoliation: The fine particles allow for an effective light exfoliation of dead skin cells, unclogging pores for a reduction in blemishes.
If you love a relaxing self care clay mask but have sensitive skin that dries out or reacts to bentonite or kaolin, Marine Glacial Clay may be more suitable for you.
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Ideas and Uses
Face and Skin Mask
Remove toxins and eliminate dead skin cells whilst increasing blood flow, improving skin tone and hydrating the skin. This is the perfect hypoallergenic clay that doesn't leave your skin dry or irritated, and reduces TEWL - transepidermal water loss. Always make sure your mask is removed before the clay has completed cracked and dried - leaving it to dry out like this will not have the same beneficial hydration properties as removing it when damp.
Add equal parts (1 or 2 tsp) of clay and your choice of carrier - water, apple cider vinegar, or plain Greek yoghurt, to a non-metal bowl. Mix with non-metal stirrer and apply to skin with a fan brush. Remove with a warm damp cloth. Use twice weekly.
The detoxifying and pH balancing effect of this clay makes it perfect for any problematic areas of skin, such as the neck, back, shoulders, and behind.
Armpit Detox
A crucial and often missed step in transitioning to natural deodorants! A detox of the armpit is a huge part of the journey into low-tox living. Diet is, like anything, the key factor in having sweat that isn't offensive, but a detox and cleanse of the armpit pores and glands is beneficial for odour-free perspirant.
Add equal parts clay and your choice of water, apple cider vinegar, or plain Greek yoghurt to a non-metal bowl. Mix with a non-metal stirrer and apply to the entire armpit with your hands. Allow for 15 minutes contact, or until the clay is almost dried but still damp.
Teeth Whitening and Remineralisation
Wound Healing
Marine Glacial Clay is a curative, it helps heal and soothe burns, bug bites, wounds, and ulcers. Simply add your choice of carrier and mix, applying directly to the affected area and allowing to contact for 15 minutes.
Strengthening and Conditioning Hair Mask
Love the beach but worried about your hair's condition from the sun and salt? Or just feeling like your hair could use a boost in shine, strand strength, and scalp health?
The rich mineral content in the Marine Glacial Clay soaks deep into the scalp and hair for remineralisation, helping to soften, repair, and support growth. The clay's negative charge attracts impurities, cleansing the hair, so if you want long luscious locks without the need to cut the ends so often, make a clay mask apart of your routine!
To a non-metal bowl, add 1/3 cup Marine Glacial Clay, 3 tbs water, 3 tbs apple cider vinegar, and 3 tbs your hair oil of choice (ie jojoba, argan, or castor oil). Mix into a thick yoghurt like consistency, and apply to wet hair, coating from the scalp to the ends. Tie or clip up the hair out of the way, leave in for 5-20 minutes, before rinsing and using shampoo and conditioner as normal.
Use once a week or as needed, when the hair feels as though it needs a refreshing reset for shine and vitality.
Solid Soaps
Add to melt and pour or cold-process soap bar recipes for added exfoliation, cleansing, detoxification, and pH neutralising.
UV Protection Additive
Boasting Broad Spectrum UV protectant properties, the Marine Glacial Clay can be added to sun lotions and creams fro additional SPF that is natural and non-toxic. Works well with non-nano zinc oxide. Marine Glacial Clay should be minimum 20% of the total recipe.
Foot Soak
A rejuvenating wind-down ritual, that hydrates, draws out toxins, and exfoliates dead skin cells. The skin will be replenished with nutrients from the mineral rich Marine Glacial Clay, leaving soft, healthy skin.
Fill a foot spa or basin with warm water, add 1/2 - 3/4 cup Marine Glacial Clay. Option to add 1/2 cup magnesium salts, and your choice of calming essential oils, for additional relaxation.