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Humus (soil) is a whitish oily clay that is widely used as a hygienic and cosmetic product. Humate is also called healing clay, because in addition to cosmetic, it is a universal medicine that is widely used in alternative medicine. Nowadays, the use of humus in medicine is considered one of the best and harmless detoxification therapies.
Surely very few people know that humus has been used in the past as a remedy for dysentery, cholera and various inflammations. Another interesting fact is that sick animals prefer to drink water from places where the soil is clayey and has transmitted the healing properties of water.
Types of soil
Green clay - owes its color to iron oxide. It also contains potassium carbonate, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, aluminum, molybdenum, magnesium, cobalt. Among the minerals that are part of green clay, about 13% is aluminum, 50% silicon dioxide and 15% other minerals such as copper, gold, silver and heavy metals.
White clay / kaolin / - its composition is close to that of green clay, but white is characterized by the presence of trace elements. The beneficial properties of white clay are also described by Hippocrates. Since then, it has been an indispensable ingredient in masks. White clay is rich in zinc, magnesium and silica. White huma has irreplaceable regenerating properties.
Yellow clay - removes toxins from the body and saturates the skin with oxygen. It is extremely rich in potassium, iron and other minerals. It is extremely suitable for lifeless and sagging skin, regardless of whether it is oily or normal.
Red clay - the color of red clay is due to the combination of copper and iron dioxide. It is not as useful for masks as white and green, but on the other hand it is extremely suitable for iron deficiency anemia through internal use. The mask with red clay has the ability to restore skin radiance.
Pink clay - softens the skin and restores the lost glow. Extremely suitable for sensitive and delicate skin. It contains many trace elements.
Blue clay - can be used on all skin types. Enriches the skin with oxygen.
Gray clay - has very good moisturizing and toning properties. Extremely suitable for dry, sensitive, dehydrated and delicate skin. With regular use it softens the skin and restores the beautiful glow.
Selection and storage of soil
In our country there are a number of localities of huma, so if you have the opportunity it is best to collect it yourself. However, factory-packaged clay has its advantages - it is cleaned and sifted from impurities, and also very well ground. Humate can be purchased from pharmacies and specialty stores.
The clay should not be stored in metal containers and should not come into contact with any metal objects that may change its chemical composition. It is best to expose the soil to direct air and direct sunlight for a few days before use.
Benefits of soil
Humata is one of the best natural remedies for internal healing, used since ancient times. It absorbs toxins and pathogenic microbes. It is established as a great remedy for boils, edema, discopathy, tendovaginitis, sinusitis, colitis, varicose veins, sprains and burns, insect bites, headaches, inflammation. It absorbs toxins in the stomach and intestines and makes them completely harmless, and this property has been proven in laboratory experiments.
Mushroom compresses from huma have a very good effect on varicose veins. The feet should be lubricated for 10 days. Sick areas can be smeared with an ointment prepared from equal parts of lard and clay. The massage with clay and honey has a regenerating effect on the skin, clears toxins and restores the body's energy.
As a good preventive measure before breakfast drink water with huma. For this purpose in 1 tsp.water dissolve 1 tsp. huma. After the humus has settled, only clear water is drunk. Water with clay is recommended for psoriasis, in which case the sediment is drunk.
The solution of 1-2 tsp. huma in 100 ml of water is a very good remedy for inflamed gums and periodontitis. Humate also has a good effect on dandruff. For this purpose, the humus healing clay is left to stand in water until it dissolves well and a slurry is formed. This slurry is applied to the hair. He sleeps like this and in the morning he washes his hair only with water.
Huma in cosmetics
Humata is an indispensable ingredient in beauty masks. In the past, it was a major cleanser for both hair and skin. Washing with clay not only nourishes and strengthens the hair, but also perfectly removes all accumulated impurities.
On the other hand, humus is one of the most effective means of controlling oily hair. It extracts the collected sebum without irritating the skin and thus does not cause the effect of aggressive shampoos, namely - even more greasy.
To wash your hair, mix clay with apple cider vinegar to form a thick paste. Add a few drops of sage essential oil and apply the resulting mixture on the hair. After 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
If you have dry hair, again prepare the classic base for washing, but vinegar and clay, but also add one egg yolk. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse.
The humus is not completely suitable for colored hair because it washes off the color very quickly.
Toning face mask - 4 tbsp. huma pour fresh milk or warm water to obtain a slurry. Apply on the face and neck, cover the face with a piece of plastic, on which pre-cut holes for eyes, mouth and nose.
