The red clay is probably the best known and most widely used of all the clays because clay is easier to achieve by their abundance.

Composition
Its composition is very similar to green clay red clay but has a higher content of iron oxides and hydroxides, hence its red color.
It contains aluminum silicate and magnesium silicate.

Properties of the red clay

• It has astringent properties.
• The red clay is highly scar.
• Indicated for circulatory problems.
  It is very absorbent so it neutralizes and drain impurities from the tissues.
• The adsorption power of the red clay allows fixation and neutralization of toxins, making drainage and removal of impurities from the body.
• Its use is highly recommended for legs with varicose veins.
• Relieves pain in inflamed areas or if we suffer from osteoarthritis.
• This strongly indicated if we have problems of excessive sweating.
• Calm muscle aches.

Applications of the beautiful red clay

• The use of red clay is highly recommended for sensitive skin and delicate as the clay dries less green.
• We use it if our skin has acne.
• It also helps eliminate blackheads and pimples.
• Clean the skin and helps cell regeneration.
• We can use it to combat cellulite.
• It is also indicated for use as a mask for our hair.
• It is an ideal exfoliant.
• Tones and gives vitality to our skin.

Red clay mask
We have red clay mixed with water, never tap water, until a smooth paste that apply on our face. We must stop acting for fifteen or twenty minutes. Remove with warm water.

Before applying the clay our skin must be completely clean and retire when we should apply a moisturizer.
You can also buy ready-made mask.
The red clay can be applied on all the body parts.

Tips for preparing the red clay
For the preparation of the clay should not ever use metal objects must be of glass or porcelain and wooden spatulas.
Once the red clay used must not be reused.
We must use water that contains no chlorine in the preparation of the clay.
If we want to prepare a poultice we must be careful because the mixture must not be neither too dry nor too liquid.

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