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Argilotherapy: know the pros and cons of skin cleansing treatment

Argilotherapy: know the pros and cons of skin cleansing treatment

Clay therapy encompasses the various aesthetic treatments that use clay dissolved in bases such as water, gel or tonic lotions to treat the skin. This organic material is rich in trace elements, such as silicon, which participates in the reconstruction of tissues; the aluminum and zinc, that act in the cicatrization; iron, which produces energy and oxygen for cells, among others. Clay has several properties: it is antioxidant, dry, astringent, tensile, rebuilding, antiseptic and detoxifying. It can be used on the skin and hair.

Other names

Geotherapy

Indications of clay therapy

They can be applied to the face, body and skin, and can be used to treat acne, after cleansing the skin, to improve cellulite (because it activates the blood circulation), tissue flaccidity and seborrhea. including hair.

Each color of clay has different properties:

White clay

It is rich in aluminum, zinc, potassium, silicon, calcium, iron. It acts on the skin, leaving it softer, relaxed and moisturized. It does not have a strong tensile action, but works well on any skin type.

Pink Clay

It acts as an exfoliant, removing dead skin cells.

Red clay

With anti-stress action, it is also beneficial for the skin to have dry action, it is also useful for the treatment of certain skin blemishes, because it damages the skin and allows it to regenerate. moisturizing and strengthening. In addition, it regulates the microcirculation of the skin and helps reduce the effects of aging.

Golden Clay

This clay has exfoliating action and also cleansing and purifying the skin by removing dead cells. In addition, it is an antioxidant, fighting the effects of free radicals on the skin, which can be produced because of the damage caused by various factors such as cigarette, sun or pollution. It also improves skin elasticity.

Yellow clay

More suitable for oily skin, it also acts in nutrition, purification and moisturizing, as well as improving elasticity and thus combat aging of the skin.

Green clay

Very suitable for oily skins, for removing part of the oil from the skin, as in a natural peeling.

Black clay

Rich in sulfur, it has anti-inflammatory, stress-reducing, detoxifying and astringent action. By contributing to the cellular renewal of the skin, it helps soothe spots on the skin.

Purple clay

Its most prominent nutrient is magnesium, which acts in the production of collagen. For this reason, this clay is able to make the skin smoother and firmer, as well as being able to be used as an exfoliator.

How is argiloterapia

The treatment is simple, consists of applying these clays to the skin of the patient , allowing them time to act on the skin. To maximize the effect, the technique can be associated with thermal blankets or thermotherapy bandages.

Sessions

The number of sessions varies according to the treatment, but usually a minimum of 10 sessions done once or twice a week . After this period, monthly or biweekly maintenance sessions can be held. Each session lasts between 30 and 40 minutes.

Professionals who can do argiloterapia

Argilotherapy can be done by professionals in the area of ​​aesthetics, such as dermatofunctional physiotherapists and beauticians.

Care before argilotherapy

It is very important to have a skin evaluation before this treatment, to choose the best clay for each case.

After the treatment, the most important thing is to hydrate the skin well and to associate the care at home according to the case and the orientation given.

Contraindications

Ideally, this treatment should not be made in people who have allergies to these components or who have a skin lesion.

Pregnant can do?

Yes, pregnancy is not among the contraindications of this treatment.

Possible complications of argiloterapia

A skin can get a little dry (so the importance of hydration). And in cases of acne, the patient may notice a worsening of the acne at the beginning of the treatment because the clay absorbs the fat and oiliness.

Before and after the argiloterapia

After the treatment the patient will feel the skin firmer, detoxified and with pores occluded. In addition, there will be better circulation of the skin and improvement of the symptoms that the patient sought to solve, such as acne, cellulite and even localized fat.

Sources

Dermatologist Helena Costa (CRM-RJ 5281778-3) Brazilian Laser in Medicine and Surgery

Pharmaceutical Joyce Rodrigues, scientific director of Mezzo Dermocosmetics


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