🧭 Which clay is right for you? Quick guide to choosing

🧭 Which clay is right for you? Quick guide

Clay is one of the oldest and most effective natural ingredients used in skin and hair care. Whether you have sensitive skin, oily skin, acne or are simply looking for a gentle detox, there's a type of clay that's perfect for you. This guide helps you discover which clay is right for you, depending on your skin type, body needs or scalp problems.

🌍 Clay types and their uses

🔬 Pink clay - for sensitive and irritated skin

A natural mix of white and red clays with moderate silica and iron content. It is recommended for:

• skin with redness, couperose
• sensitive or reactive skin
• gentle revitalization

🧼 White Clay (Kaolin) - the most delicate

Rich in silicon (>65% ) and with minimal iron content. Ideal for:

• dry, dehydrated skin
• reactive or eczema-prone skin
• baby care

🌺 Red Clay (Illitis) - for mature and dull skin

Contains 10-15% iron, stimulating blood circulation. Recommended for:

• skin lacking vitality
• mature skin with fine wrinkles
• toning and "glow" effect

🌿 Green Clay - detox for oily and acne-prone skin

The most intense in detoxification, contains magnesium (5-8%) and iron (6-10%) Ideal for:

• oily or acne-prone skin
• enlarged pores
• blackheads and excess sebum

💠 Blue Clay - problem skin and regeneration

Rare, rich in iodine, zinc, selenium and magnesium. Use for:

• severe acne
• eczema, skin infections
• healing and regeneration

Yellow Clay - revitalizing and gentle detox

Contains silica (~50-60%) and iron oxide (6-15%), providing a balance of cleansing power and gentleness to the skin. It is recommended for:

• tired, dull complexion
• mature or dull skin
• gentle detoxification, including internal use (with specialized recommendation)

✔️ It is also suitable for combination or normal skin, with regenerating, revitalizing and mildly exfoliating effects without irritating sensitive skin.

🕌 Moroccan clay (Rhassoul) - cleansing and balancing

Rich in magnesium (20-25%) and silica (~60%) Excellent for:

• combination or oily skin
• seborrheic scalp
• gentle exfoliation and detox baths

🧖 How do you choose the right clay for your needs?

💆 Face

• Sensitive skin or couperose - Pink clay
• Dry and reactive skin - White clay
• Mature and dull complexion - Red clay
• Tired, dull complexion - Yellow Clay
• Oily and acne-prone skin - Green clay
• Combination skin with blemishes - Moroccan clay
• Skin with painful acne or bacteria - Blue clay

🧍‍♀️ Body

• General detox - Pink or Moroccan Clay
• Cellulite and water retention - Green Clay
• Post hair removal irritations - White clay
• Mature, sagging skin - Red clay
• Dull or oxidative stressed skin - Yellow clay

💇 Scalp and hair

• Sensitive scalp - Pink clay
• Oily scalp with dandruff - Green Clay
• Hair loss - Red or blue clay
• Deep cleansing - Moroccan clay
• Stimulation of scalp microcirculation - Yellow clay

🧴 How to use clay correctly?

1. Mix the powder with plain water or herbal infusions.
2. Apply the mask in an even layer, avoiding the eye area.
3. Leave on for 5-10 minutes (without drying completely!).
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and apply moisturizer.

📌 Avoid contact with metal - use wooden or ceramic spoons.

📌 Conclusion

Choosing the right clay isn't complicated if you know what you need: cleansing, soothing, revitalizing, detoxifying or healing. With this guide, you'll find it easier to choose wisely and get visible, natural results.