Argile du Velay Green Clay Powder, 300g

Argile du Velay Green Clay Powder, 300g

100% natural, ultra - ventilated, for facial mask, clay water and sweet baths. For better results, it is suggested to use once or twice a week as needed. How to prepare clay paste: put a chosen quantity of the clay into a glass or a wooden container, add water in blending with a wooden spoon stir to obtain a smooth paste. Adjust the consistency of the paste for use. More widely diluted in water, this mineral powder can also be used as clay water. You can replace warm water by floral water or add essential oils to the preparation to improve your recipes.

Recommendations for use:

For facial mask: first clean and dry your face and neck, apply the clay paste in avoiding your lips and eyes areas, leave in for 10-15 minutes, rinse off with warm water, gently pat your face dry and apply a moisturizing cream.

For use in the bath: sprinkle green clay on the bath water. Blend up to the complete dispersion of the clay. This healthcare is perfect to purify and soften the skin, and helps you for a relaxation moment too.

As a poultice: apply the clay paste in a thick layer on the areas to be treated. Leave the poultice in place at least for one hour. Rinse off with warm water, gently pat your face dry and apply a moisturizing cream. Store in dry place.

DIY : how to make a clay poultice? 

Relieving pains, inflammations and promoting healing are all the recognized virtues of the Velay Green Clay poultice. Frequently used in external care, the Velay Green Clay promotes purification and remineralization. For this, it is necessary to prepare properly your clay poultice.

What is a clay poultice? 

People have always used clay and mud to take care of their body. Even today, tribes have the body coated with clay. Poultices can have remarkable effects for a variety of pains, including inflammation, burns, bruises, or infection.The Velay Green Clay is often used as a poultice to relieve pains. The clay poultice becomes an essential partner that it is better to know how to make yourself to benefit from all its benefits. By carefully choosing the origin of the clay and its manufacturing process, it allows you to get the benefits of its natural and soothing properties.

How to make a clay poultice?

The Velay Green clay can be found in different forms. The most common are: crushed, in powder or in a tube, ready to use. Ideally, prepare the clay at least 30 minutes before its usage. Place the green clay in a glass container, and add water little by little to get a homogeneous paste. Then, apply the poultice, made on a gas or a cotton strip, to the targeted area by spreading the clay directly on the skin. Apply light pressure in order to put the clay is in contact with the treated area. Bandage the poultice and don’t move to keep it in place. Once the clay has dried, after 1 or 2 hours the poultice will usually peel off on its own. Otherwise, rinse with clear water. Don’t forget to throw away the used clay. Repeat this operation to relieve pains and do not hesitate to ask further advice from your doctor.