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Clay is mined from underground clay layers, dried in the sun and finely ground. Most of the clay is mined deep underground along uncontaminated riverbanks. The excavated clay is dried in the sun to activate the mineral content. Clay contains plenty of earth minerals. Although there are slight differences depending on where it can be collected, all clays contain minerals that promote nerve function, blood flow improvement, and skin cell activation in common. Clays on the market are divided into white, red, yellow, pink, green, brown, etc., depending on the minerals they contain. Clay therapy is performed by applying a paste that is loosely dissolved in water or oil to the body and face.
Clay has a variety of effects, but the prominent function is to drain toxins. In other words, detox. The reason is the basic structure of clay. Clay has a molecular structure that resembles several layers of paper. Therefore, in terms of surface area, even a small amount of clay has a very large surface area. For example, 1g of clay has a molecular surface area of 800㎡. In addition, the surface of the molecule bears negative electrons. Since waste products and toxins have positive electrons, the positive and negative forces of attraction have a strong detox effect.
In addition, most clays contain minerals that promote nerve function, improve blood flow, and activate skin cells. It is also ideal for removing oxidized sebum that remains on the skin for a long time and keratotic plugs that tend to clog the nose. Oxidized sebum, dirt, and keratin plugs are the source of skin problems such as acne, so there are great expectations for prevention and improvement. Clay, which has a whitening effect, is perfect for acne scars and other concerns. The complexion improves, dullness disappears, and it becomes easier to create a transparent feeling that has become one tone brighter. Dark circles and shadows on the eyelids due to poor blood circulation are also lightened by the same effect, so it is perfect for aging care around the eyes, which tend to look older. The moisturizing power of the mud also has the effect of maintaining the firmness of the skin.
We usually take food orally, but among the essential ingredients contained in food, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are called the three major nutrients, and the major minerals are calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, and potassium. , sodium, magnesium, and chlorine, and trace minerals are iron, iodine, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, and chromium. There are 16 minerals that are essential for our bodies.
Clay contains trace minerals. Trace minerals help our bodies function properly. For example, a lack of iron can lead to anemia, weakness, and loss of appetite. The difficulty is that iron deficiency cannot be resolved by simply taking iron supplements or by increasing the amount of iron in the diet. In order to absorb iron, copper, vitamin C, protein, etc. are necessary. Without these, iron will not be absorbed. Gastric acid also plays an important role in iron absorption. It is important to incorporate sourness, fruit vinegar (lemon, kabosu, etc.), spices, and aromatic vegetables into cooking to promote the secretion of gastric acid, but it is very difficult to ingest them while maintaining the balance created by nature. That's what it means. All minerals and nutrients are kept in balance with each other. Like a chain link, even if one is missing, this chain link will not form a loop.
Since ancient times, natural remedies using soil (clay therapy) have been practiced all over the world. Animals use clay on a daily basis. They spend their days rubbing mud from the earth, and they eat the soil as it is. In the human world, ancient Egypt and ancient Rome used clay to treat inflammation, ulcers, and bone fractures. In recent years, there is a record that the French army used clay to treat dysentery, and clay poultices were used medically in Switzerland and Germany in the early 20th century.
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