Kaolin Clay

Kaolin clay is commonly used in skin care products due to its ability to absorb oil and smooth skin. Because kaolin clay is gentler on the skin than other types of clay, you can also use it as an exfoliant.

When used as a face mask it is ideal for sensitive, dry and mature skin.

Benefits

Soothes sensitive skin: If you find physical scrubs and traditional clay masks too harsh on your skin, then Kaolin clay was made for you. It will satisfy all your exfoliating needs without causing irritation.

Reduces oily skin: Kaolin will help soak up excess oils as well as sebum on the skin and within the pores.

Treats Acne: Kaolin clay is good for treating red blotchy painful and pus filled acne. You can treat acne effectively with kaolin clay by making a weekly acne treatment

Exfoliates dead skin: Due to its fine texture and high content of silica, Kaolin effectively removes dead skin cells, keeping skin looking smooth and soft.

Purifies pores, detoxes and cleanses the skin: Kaolin clay is also known as a powerful detoxifying agent which helps suck out impurities such as; dirt, grime, excess oil and any type of pollutants that are clogging up your pores. This cleanses the pores as well as prevents clogging and causing breakouts

Suggested Use

For Face as a cleanser: Mix 2 tsp. of kaolin clay with 1 tsp. of an oil of your choice, such as jojoba, and sweet Almond oil.
Wet your face, and apply the mixture to your skin.
Massage mixture into your skin for 30 seconds, then rinse with warm water.

For Face as a mask: Mix together 1/2 tsp. of kaolin clay, and 1/2 tsp. of witch hazel, rose water, or purified water.
Apply the mask to clean, dry skin.
Leave on for 10–20 minutes or till completely dry.
Wash the mask off with a cleanser and towel dry.

For Hair: Mix 3 tbsp. of kaolin clay, 1 1/2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. of an oil of your choice, and 2 tsp. of rose water.
Apply mixture to the scalp and hair shaft.
Leave on for 5–15 minutes or till dry.
Wash the mask off with shampoo.

Recommended to use Kaolin clay masks only once or twice a week.