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Health
5 Types Of Clay To Heal Your Skin
Ground Flaxseed: The Silent Healer
When you
think of a facial
mask, you proba-
bly imagine
someone sitting
pretty with clay
slathered all over
their face. Clay
masks have been
around for cen-
turies and are
some of the most
common face and
body treatments
available. If used
correctly, they
can give your skin
beautiful results.
Here are some of the most common types of clay and their benefits.
Bentonite Clay
This type of clay is known for its super absorbent prop- erties, so if you have oily skin this is a great option for you. It’s also great for removing unwanted toxins from the skin, helping to address many skin ailments that cause rash, acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Fuller’s Earth Clay
Another great oil and im- purity absorber, this clay is so powerful it’s often used in cat litter and automotive products to absorb oil spills and other liquid matter. For your face, it is well known for addressing skin issues such as hyperpigmentation, as it is commonly used as a
part of the skin bleaching process. It’s also is great for improving blood flow and circulation in the skin.
Kaolin Clay
This clay comes in a mul- titude of color variations, each with a different key function. White kaolin clay is gentle and great for sensitive skin, as it doesn’t dry out the skin and offers a bit of mild exfoliation. Yellow kaolin is more absorbent than the white, while also being an exfoliant. In addition, it of- fers circulation boosting properties, such as the ones found in skin-brightening masks.
French Green Clay
Originating in France, French green clay is also sometimes referred to as Il- lite and/or Sea clay. It is an amazing exfoliator, and also
offers great oil absorption and pore-tightening proper- ties. It gets its nice deep green color from the decom- posed plant material and iron oxide that make it up. If this clay isn’t VERY GREEN steer clear. This is a sure sign of its lack of quality.
Rhassoul Clay
Found in Morocco, this clay is multi-functional, as you can use it on both your skin and hair. It has a vast amount of rich minerals in it that soak up impurities such as sebum plugs, blackheads and oils surrounding hair follicles. The best part about this clay is that it does its magic without over drying the skin. It’s gentle enough for daily use in small doses, and can even be used on the hair in order to remove build-up, as well as restore volume and shine.
You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. Depending on which foods you add it to, you can barely see it. Yet, your body reaps the healing and health benefits of it when consumed. This “silent” partner in health is ground flaxseed!
Benefits
Here are just a few benefits of ground flaxseed:
• Great source of fiber: Fiber contributes to a feeling of full- ness, reduces constipation and may contribute to lowering overall cholesterol.
• Contains lignans: Lignans are a chemical compound found in plants that act as free- radical fighting antioxidants.
• Good source of omega-3: Omega-3s provide the body with “good” fatty acids. These
good fatty acids may con- tribute to reducing heart dis- ease, stroke and joint pain.
How To Use
Add 1-2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to the follow- ing: Cereal, Oatmeal, Smoothie , Tomato sauce (spaghetti), or Chili.
Whole vs. Ground
Whole
flaxseed can
be more diffi-
cult to digest,
making it
more difficult
for the body to
receive all of
the available
nutrients. Ground flaxseed is easier for the body to digest.
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