green clay

Spa mask mineral

Green clay is a type of mineral-rich clay, typically containing iron oxides and decomposed plant matter, used in skincare and therapeutic treatments.

It draws out impurities and absorbs excess oil from skin: She applied a green clay mask to her face.

Also called French green clay or illite, it's popular in spa treatments and natural cosmetics.

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wet earth · mud pack · mask · spa · spa day · pottery · potter's wheel · mineral · healing · poultice · moist · sculpting · detox · deep cleanse · facial · natural · all natural · skincare

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firing state

green clayfired clay

Heat-hardened earthen material

bisque · stoneware · earthenware · porcelain · terra cotta

material origin

green claysilicone

Flexible synthetic polymer

plastic · resin · epoxy putty · petroleum jelly · chemical compound

clay color/type

green clayred clay

Iron-oxide-rich earth

white clay · brown clay

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G