Yellow clay: discover incredible benefits for your beauty

Yellow clay is widely used in aesthetics as it has purifying and regenerating effects. It has also been used for many years as a natural medicinal form. Clay is derived from very small and fine rocks that undergo a physical and chemical process that changes their shape and composition. Learn more about this powerful substance and its benefits!

What is yellow clay for?

Clay is composed of minerals – such as silicon, aluminum, iron and potassium – and has several aesthetic benefits. With the help of beautician and cosmetologist Beatriz Berna, we list its main advantages. Check out!

Reduction of flaccidity in the abdomen

Yellow clay has a tensor action and is rich in silicon and potassium, minerals that remineralize collagen. “However, the most suitable ones would still be red and gray, due to the high levels of iron oxide”, explains Beatriz.

Yellow clay for stretch marks

Because it has healing and remineralization action, yellow clay helps in the healing process of stretch marks. Because it is rich in silicon and potassium, it remineralizes collagen and nutrition, which helps in the tissue repair process of stretch marks (rubra).

yellow clay for hair

According to the beautician, “the clays, not only the yellow one, have a purifying, remineralizing, anti-dandruff, healing action and combating oiliness.” These actions are quite significant on the scalp.

To smooth expression lines

There is no evidence that yellow clay helps fight dark circles, as they can be caused by several factors. “Yellow clay could be used to soften expression lines around the eyes due to its tensor action”, explains Beatriz.

Aid in the treatment of acne

As an element with purifying and healing action, yellow clay inhibits the proliferation of bacteria – which is efficient in the treatment of acne and also wounds, due to its hemostatic property. However, the beautician explains that “green clay is more suitable for acne and oiliness, as it has astringent and purifying action.”

yellow clay for cellulite

In this case, not just any yellow clay is used, but a type called “fango”, which is a natural product resulting from a process of maturation of the clay for 6 months or even years. With this process, the clay takes on a mud texture and, when mixed with paraffin, is used to delay cellulite. It stimulates venous and lymphatic circulation and acts as a local anti-inflammatory.

Spots on the skin

Clay provides hydration, nutrition and skin tone, leaving it with more elasticity. However, according to the beautician, there is no specific evidence that its use can remove blemishes from the skin.

Yellow clay, being composed of minerals, offers a high level of nutrition and cellular reconstitution. In addition, it has skin anti-aging action and also purifying action.

How to use yellow clay

This mineral element can be found in several ways to facilitate its use. Check out, below, the main means of use available in the beauty market:

bar shampoo

Found mainly in the form of a bar, the shampoo composed of yellow clay is very effective for hair nutrition. In addition to being an ally in the fight against oiliness, clay also deeply cleans the scalp, due to its antiseptic and bactericidal action.

Soap

Clay soap can be used on the body and face, as it has assets that contribute to the production of collagen in the skin, helping to prevent wrinkles and expression lines. In the body, soap activates blood circulation and creates a surface that helps keep the skin moist, keeping it hydrated.

Cream

There are several creams that have clay in their formulation for skin treatment, renewal and regeneration. The component has silicon, active that increases collagen formation and skin elasticity. It is very common to find the product in the form of a face mask.

Dust

According to the beautician, “powdered clays are used to prepare face masks and also for body detox treatments.”

As well as yellow, there are other clays that are beneficial for the skin and hair. Also know the benefits of red clay, a product full of aesthetic advantages for you!