Base Mask¹

1 cup of Fine Green Clay, 1 tablespoon of Honey, 1 tablespoon of Sweet Almond or Olive oil, ½ cup of natural mineral water. These four natural substances are rich in solar forces and solar heat.

In one cup of mineral water, dissolve the honey, add the oil and mix well, then gradually add 1 cup of fine clay continuing to stir energetically until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is the base mask.

Attention: After 3 minutes the mask will begin to pull at the skin, this is a normal reaction. After having removed the mask, in some cases the skin will be reddened, this too is a normal reaction on some skin types. In the case of very sensitive skin a light burning sensation can be felt on the skin accompanied by some reddening. This is also a natural reaction.

Important: A few minutes after applying a mask you will notice a pleasing sense of freshness and relaxation of the skin. After having removed the mask you will find that your skin has become softer.

How to use: Using a small spatula, spread the mask on your face and forehead, leaving it in place for the time specified in the recipe. Then remove the mask using a sponge dampened with warm water.

Mask for normal skin¹

To the BASE mask add half a teaspoon of Wheatgerm oil and mix well. 1-3 drops of essential oil of Lavender may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 10 minutes.

Mask for dry skin¹

To the BASE mask add 2 tablespoons of Mallow leaf2 infusion, half a teaspoon of Mosqueta Rose oil or Borage oil and mix well. 1-3 drops of Sandalwood essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 10 minutes.

Mask for greasy skin¹ (Bracing and Refreshing)

To the BASE mask add one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon or grapefruit juice and mix well. 1 – 3 drops of Lemon essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave in place for 10 minutes.

Mask for decollette¹ (Moisturizing, elasticizing)

To the BASE mask add 2 tablspoons of Soya milk. 1-3 drops of Sandalwood essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 15 minutes.

Mask for the breasts¹ (Firming)

To the BASE mask add 2 tablespoons of Sage2 leaf infusion and mix together. 1-3 drops of Rose or Ylang-Ylang essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 10 to 20 minutes.

Mask for thighs¹ (Firming)

To the BASE mask add 2 tablespoons of fresh Crabapple or Green Apple juice, 1 tablespoon of Grapeseed oil and mix well. 1-3 drops of Rosemary essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 10-20 minutes.

Mask for the abdomen¹ (Reduces swelling)

To the BASE mask add 2 tablespoons of Castor oil and mix together. 1-3 drops of Anise or Fennel essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 10-20 minutes.

Mask for the back¹ (Relaxing)

To the BASE mask add 2 tablespoons of infusion of Mountain Arnica flowers and leaves and mix together, 1-3 drops of Cinnamon or Thyme essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave mask in place for 15-20 minutes.

Mask for stretch marks¹

To the BASE mask add 2 tablespoons of Carrot juice, 1 tablespoon of Grapeseed oil, 1-2 tablespoons of Avocado oil and mix together. 1-3 drops of Lemon Balm essential oil may be added if desired.

Leave in place for 10-20 minutes.

Mask for the cosmetic treatment of cellulite¹

To the BASE mask add 1 tablespoon of Sweet Orange essential oil and mix together.

Leave in place for 10 – 20 minutes.

Hair mask¹ (Gives body and strength to hair)

To the BASE mask add 4 tablespoons of Equisetum infusion (this mask should be quite liquid for easier application to the hair and scalp) and mix together.

1-3 drops of Ylang-Ylang essential oil may be added if desired. Apply the mask to wet hair ensuring that the clay penetrates both the hair and the scalp and cover with a shower cap.

Leave for 10 minutes, rinse with hot water, and then shampoo. You may wish to use one of the four ARGITAL Shampoos: Purifying Shampoo, Shampoo for Greasy Hair and Anti-Dandruff; Shampoo for Normal Hair; Shampoo for Blonde Hair.

Slimming bath

When the bath is full of water, add three or four handfuls of fine clay. When the Clay is added to hot water it will disperse spontaneously. While you are bathing the movement of your arms and legs will be sufficient to keep the Clay in suspension. Bathing with clay does not dirty your skin, so it is best not to rinse yourself when you get out of the bath. You will note with pleasure that your skin has become softer. You can clean the bath of clay deposits with a jet of water from the shower. The clay will not block the bathroom plumbing.

Vaginal douchings and irrigation

In a small basin of warm water or in the bidet, add 1 tablespoon of Activated Clay and mix. With this clayey solution you can irrigate or douche. For irrigations it is necessary to pour the solution into an appropriate irrigator. At the end of douching or irrigating it is not necessary to rinse with water.

Foot-Bath and Hand-Bath (Relaxing)

Put a handful of finely powdered clay in a small basin or in the bidet with warm water. Dip your feet or hands in the solution, rubbing one foot (or hand) against the other. Continue until the water has cooled. 1-3 drops of Lemon Balm or Lavender essential oil may be added if desired.

NOTE: If you are short of time, Argital has two ready to use clay masks:

Argiltubo - with Demeter certified Equisetum, Calendula and Lavandula, and Borage seed oil.

Allergen Free Violet Exfoliant Mask - with Organic certified Violet, Rosa Centifolia, Arnica and Calendula.

1 Add a little more clay to give more body to the mask or a little more water to soften it.

2 The infusions should be freshly prepared at the time of usage.