Is blue clay good for skin and joints?

What is blue clay used for?

Blue clay is a sedimentary rock of a gray-blue color, the period of formation of which passedSimakina A. A. Mizina P. G. Blue clay as a promising auxiliary substance in the technology of sorption-active drugs / Proceedings of the Samara Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences 530-600 million years ago. It is also called the Cambrian, after the name of the geological period.

blue clay wide usedR. Tretjakova, S. M. Misina, J. Lukasenoks. Chemical and Biological Properties of the Lake Blue Clay / Environment Technology Resources Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference in the cosmetics industry. It is added to creams and lotions, masks, shampoos and toothpaste, bath salts and sunscreens. It is believed that it helps to cleanse the skin, reduce inflammation, treat acne and ulcers.

Numerous manufacturers of powders and cosmetics claim that clay softens the skin, smoothes wrinkles, stimulates microcirculation and tissue nutrition, promotes regeneration. You can also find claims that clay compresses help with joint pain, relieve inflammation and improve cartilage.

At the same time, there is not a single qualitative study confirming this.

Does Blue Clay Really Improve Skin Condition?

Blue clay has two properties that can affect the condition of the skin:

1. adsorbent The ability to absorb oils, secretions and toxins. Absorbing impurities from the surface of the skin, clay cleansesL. b. Williams, S. E. haydel. Evaluation of the medicinal use of clay minerals as antibacterial agents / International geology review and refreshes her.
2. bactericidal - cleansing the skin of bacteria. at the expense contentR. Tretjakova, S. M. Misina, J. Lukasenoks. Chemical and Biological Properties of the Lake Blue Clay / Environment Technology Resources Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference metals, in particular iron and aluminum, blue clay MaybeK. D. Morison, R. Misra, L. b. Williams. Unearthing the Antibacterial Mechanism of Medicinal Clay: A Geochemical Approach to Combating Antibiotic Resistance / Scientific reports suppress the growth of pathogenic microflora.

Given these qualities, it can be assumed that the masks will cleanse the skin well and, possibly, promote the healing of wounds and scratches due to the antibacterial effect.

In terms of rejuvenation, microcirculation and the effect on wrinkles, there is not a single study to confirm these assurances.

Moreover, it is not clear how the clay could improve the blood supply to the skin and affect the amount of collagen, which determines the elasticity and number of wrinkles.

Can Blue Clay Relieve Joint Pain?

In an analysis of 20 scientific papers, it was found that mud treatment helpsC. Morer, C. Roques A. Francon. The role of mineral elements and other chemical compounds used in balneology: data from double-blind randomized clinical trials / International journal of biometeorology reduce pain, improve joint function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knees and joints of the hands, chronic back pain, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.

At the same time, the authors note that it is still not known exactly how mud baths and compresses help. It is believed that mineral components can penetrate the body, protect against oxidative stress and improve the condition of cartilage.

However, there is no concrete evidence for this theory, as well as a sufficient number of high-quality studies on the topic.

Like therapeutic mud, blue clay richR. Tretjakova, S. M. Misina, J. Lukasenoks. Chemical and Biological Properties of the Lake Blue Clay / Environment Technology Resources Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference minerals, in particular calcium, and also contains many other elements, including magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc and others.

At the same time, the composition of compresses can vary greatly, as well as the method of their application. Therefore, it is impossible to say whether a home application with clay or a similar treatment in a spa center will somehow reduce pain and improve the condition of the joints.