Red clay

Nature's Healing Power in a Reddish Powder 🌋

Red clay offers multiple health benefits: it purifies the skin, heals digestive ailments, detoxifies the body and regenerates tissues. It is a complete remedy - internally and externally, used for centuries in herbal medicine. Find out how to use it effectively!

What is red clay? 🧱

Red clay is a type of natural clay rich in iron oxide, which gives it its distinctive color. It is mined from pure, contaminant-free geological strata. It has a fine structure and excellent absorbency, making it ideal for therapeutic and cosmetic use.

Mineral composition of Red Clay 🧪

Red clay is a type of natural clay that is rich in iron oxide and other essential minerals, which gives it not only its intense color, but also remarkable therapeutic properties. It is ideal for cosmetic and therapeutic use, especially for sensitive or dry skin.

• Silica (SiO₂): 45-55% - supports cell renewal and skin elasticity
• Iron oxide (Fe₂O₃): 8-12% - provides redness and stimulates circulation
• Aluminum (Al₂O₃): 15-20% - helps skin regeneration
• Magnesium (MgO): 2-5% - has a soothing and relaxing effect on the skin
• Calcium (CaO): 1-3% - contributes to skin and tissue health
• Potassium (K₂O): 1-2% - regulates cell hydration
• Sodium (Na₂O): 0.5-1.5% - supports osmotic balance
• Manganese (Mn): <1% - antioxidant and antibacterial role
• Copper (Cu): trace - stimulates collagen production
• Zinc (Zn): trace - contributes to skin healing and fights inflammation

Note: values are estimates and may vary depending on the geographical area from which the clay is mined.

Compare with other types of clay:

• Red clay (Illite): richer in iron (10-15%) and more active in detoxification, but can be irritating to sensitive skin
• Pink clay: a natural blend of white and red clay, contains silica (~55-60%) and iron (~5-8%) - ideal for sensitive, irritated, reddened or couperose skin; gently cleanses and revitalizes without drying
• White clay (Kaolin): higher in silica (>65%) and lower in iron (<1%) - ideal for extremely sensitive skin but less detoxifying
• Green clay: contains even more iron and magnesium, but has strong astringent effects, so is suitable for oily or acne-prone skin
• Blue clay: rich in trace elements such as zinc, iodine and selenium, with antiseptic and regenerating properties - excellent for problem skin (acne, eczema, infections)
• Yellow clay: contains silica (~50-60%) and iron oxide (~6-15%) - has revitalizing, detoxifying and regenerating properties; ideal for mature, dull or tired skin, but also for internal use in gentle detoxifying treatments
• Moroccan clay (Rhassoul): contains a lot of magnesium (20-25%) and silica (~60%) - highly effective in cleansing the skin and scalp, ideal for combination skin or oily hair

Beneficial Effects of Red Clay ✨

1. Natural detoxifier - attracts and removes toxins from the body and skin.
2. Skin regenerator - accelerates the healing of wounds and scars.
3. Anti-inflammatory - reduces internal and external inflammation.
4. Skin purifying - treats acne and excess sebum.
5. Digestive stimulant - regulates stomach acidity and intestinal flora.
6. Remineralizing - provides the body with minerals, especially during weight loss.
7. Energizing - combats chronic fatigue and improves general tone.

Contraindications and Adverse Effects ⚠️

1. Do not take internally in severe constipation.
2. Avoid internal use during pregnancy or lactation without medical advice.
3. Do not use on irritated skin or open lesions without prior testing.
4. May cause electrolyte imbalances in internal excess (high doses).
5. Drug interaction: may reduce absorption of some oral treatments.

How to Administer and Prepare 🧉

• For acne: red clay + rose water mask. Apply to face for 15 minutes.
• For stomach: 1 teaspoon of red clay in 150 ml water, left overnight. Drink only clear water in the morning.
• Against tiredness: 2-3 tablespoons of red clay in the bath. Detoxifies and invigorates.
• Minor burns: clay paste + honey - applied locally, soothes and regenerates.
• Muscle pain: warm clay and peppermint oil poultice on the affected area.
• Rheumatism: daily external applications of thick paste on painful joints.
• Internal treatments (under supervision): 21-day cure with breaks for detoxification.

Did you know...? 🤔 Amazing Facts about Red Clay

• 🌍 Red clay was used by the Egyptians in beauty rituals.
• ⚗️ It contains iron oxide, hence the distinctive color.
• 🧪 It is pH neutral, suitable for all skin types.
• 🛡️ Fights skin bacteria and fungi.
• 🔥 Gently warming and retains heat - ideal for poultices.
• 🥄 Can replace mild digestive medicines in simple cases.
• 💪 Stimulates local blood circulation.
• 🧼 Cleanses the skin without damaging the skin's natural barrier.
• ⛏️ It is extracted by hand from natural quarries in volcanic areas.
• 🎨 Also used in eco make-up products as a natural pigment.
• 🐾 It can also be used in herbal veterinary treatments.
• 👶 It is safe for babies in external doses (irritations, dermatitis).
• 🌿 Combined with herbs, the effects are amplified.
• 🧘 In Ayurveda rituals it is considered energetically purifying.
• Tibetan monks used it in meditations for grounding.
• 🧴 It is an ingredient in many handmade soaps and masks.
• 🌡️ It has the ability to balance body temperature in external applications.
• ⏳ It keeps for years without losing its properties.
• 🚫 Do not combine with metal containers - loses its properties.
• 🫧 Ideal for natural scrubs - cleanses and oxygenates the skin.