Superfine Red Clay

Name: Superfine Red Clay
SKU: 0230801
Price: 4 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (153 reviews)

Purifying

Red clay has long been used in skincare and make-up. Rich in iron oxide, it restores luminosity to uneven complexions and helps reduce minor redness. Its bright, stimulating red colour brings vitality to beauty treatments. It is ideal for masks to detoxify and revive dull skin, or to add natural colour to soaps. Our superfine red clay is sourced from natural quarries in France. It is simply air-dried to preserve its mineral richness and properties, then ground into an ultra-fine powder for easy and pleasant application.

£4.00

1 article = 250 g

Price per kg = £16.00

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100% Origin: Natural

From France

Properties

Superfine red clay is recognised for its properties as a cosmetic ingredient:

Cleansing and purifying
Adsorbent and detoxifying
Absorbent and mattifying
Stimulating and toning, with a radiance-boosting effect

Indications

Sensitive and delicate skin
Skin prone to redness
Reactive skin

General characteristics

Quantity
1 to 60% of the total weight of your blend
Water-insoluble
Can be used as a paste or dispersion
oil-insoluble
Uses in home cosmetics
Cream and lotions, shampoo, shower, soap, gel, mask, powder, wrap, poultice, hair mask, pressed compact powder

Preparation

Precautions

Precautions and allergens

Precautions for use

Allergens

Allergen-free

I make my recipe from scratch

Superfine red clay can be used as an ingredient in your blends.

Incorporate red clay as an active ingredient in your water-based preparations: creams, lotions, gels, soaps, etc.

Step 1

Incorporate red clay, ideally pre-dispersed in a bit of cold water, at the end of the preparation.

Step 2

Shake to mix well.

Aroma-Zone Tip

For better dispersion of the clay in your emulsions or gels, pre-disperse it in a little water before adding it.

To make a mask, wrap or poultice

Red clay can be mixed with other clays or plant powders to make masks, poultices or body wraps.

Step 1

Pour the montmorillonite clay with the other powders (other clays, plants, etc.) into a suitable container.

Step 2

Add water or hydrosol and mix to obtain a smooth, creamy paste.

Apply your mask in 3 steps

Immediately apply the mixture in a thick layer on the skin (face, neck, body) or hair, etc.
Leave on until the mask begins to dry. It is recommended to not let the mixture dry completely.
Rinse thoroughly with water to remove the mask.

Aroma-Zone tip

Clay pastes do not keep and should be used quickly after preparation (maximum storage of 48 hours in the refrigerator).
If you wish to incorporate essential oils into a clay paste, we recommend adding a small amount of oil or Solubol to solubilise them.
For better results, do not heat the clay and avoid contact with oxidisable metal. You can use stainless steel or plastic equipment. For mixing, use a plastic spatula.

I use it in a make-up product containing mineral powders.

To prepare a loose or compact powder:

Mix the red clay with the mineral powders and pigments, ideally by grinding in a mortar or coffee grinder for good pigment dispersion.

To make a cream foundation:

Step 1

Mix the red clay with the mineral powders and pigments, ideally by grinding in a mortar or coffee grinder for good pigment dispersion.

Step 2

Add this powdery mixture to your melted oil phase.

Aroma-Zone tip

For better dispersion of the clay in your emulsions or gels, pre-disperse it in a little water before adding it.

Production process

Red illite clay is extracted from natural quarries and undergoes a mechanical treatment without any chemical processes. It is crushed and dried, and the grains of powder are then sorted using a sophisticated and innovative vacuum selection process.

Function

Cosmetic ingredient for formulating masks, poultices, powders and soaps…

Benefits and properties

Detox
Make-up
Purifying

Quality

100% natural origin, non-irradiated.

Country of origin

France

INCI name

Illite, kaolinite

Composition

Hydrated aluminium silicate

Presentation

Packaged in zipped bags

Learn more

Red clay is a natural mineral from the phylosillicate family (like talc and micas). It is made up of hydrated aluminium silicate, and is rich in iron and potassium, which have anti-fatigue properties. Its lamellar structure (in layers) gives it excellent absorbent properties.

>> Focus on absorption and adsorption: Clays can absorb liquids such as water, filling up like a sponge.

Clays can also adsorb, meaning that they bind molecules to their surface. This ability to bind molecules comes from the fact that clays are negatively charged. The negative charge is explained by the presence of minerals**(the higher the concentration of mineral salts in the clay, the more negatively charged it will be**).

When the clay is in solution, it will attract the opposing positive ions from that solution and exchange them once in contact with the skin. Clay therefore helps to remineralise and detoxify the skin by exchanging its mineral salts with the toxins and impurities in the skin. This phenomenon allows the clay to carry active ingredients and return them to the skin.

Red clay can be used as an ingredient in your blends. It is suitable for all skin types for a healthy glow. Red clay has been used throughout the ages, particularly in pottery, but also in cosmetics. In Egypt, it was used in balms and masks to enhance the complexion, such as Cleopatra's Balm.

Organoleptic properties

Appearance: fine powder
Colour: red to orange-brown
Odour: neutral

Particle size

< 150 μm

Composition

High-purity ore: over 80% illite and kaolinite clay.

On average:

SiO2: 48.1
Al2O3: 26.4
Fe2O3: 9.0
K2O: 7.8
TiO2: 1.0
CaO: 1.3
MgO: 3.2
Na2O: 2.7
MnO: 0.1
P2O5: 0.1

5% red clay	0.5 g
10% red clay	1.0 g
20% red clay	2.0 g

5% red clay	1.5 g
10% red clay	3.0 g
20% red clay	6.0 g

5% red clay	2.5 g
10% red clay	5.0 g
20% red clay	10.0 g

5% red clay	5.0 g
10% red clay	10.0 g
20% red clay	20.0 g

Superfine Red Clay

Skin care

Hair care

Make-up

Properties

Indications

Properties

Indications

Properties

Uses

Uses

Uses

General characteristics

Equivalence table

Typical quantitys

~ 10 g

~ 30 g

~ 50 g

~ 100 g

Preparation

Learn more

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Gentle clay scrub (A. Brochier)

Spot eliminator mask (M. Bousquet)

Sensitive skin mask (S. Macheteau)

Toning mask (G. Sitzia)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main dosage equivalences for essential and vegetable oils?

Superfine Red Clay

Properties

Skin care

Hair care

Make-up

Properties

Indications

Properties

Indications

Properties

Usage

Uses

Uses

Uses

How to use

General characteristics

Equivalence table

Typical quantitys

~ 10 g

~ 30 g

~ 50 g

~ 100 g

Preparation

Characteristics

Learn more

Storage and precautions

Environmental impact

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

Gentle clay scrub (A. Brochier)

Spot eliminator mask (M. Bousquet)

Sensitive skin mask (S. Macheteau)

Toning mask (G. Sitzia)

Bibliography

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main dosage equivalences for essential and vegetable oils?

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