Thermaox Antioxidant Enriched Clay Detox Mask with Spirulina has been driven by
advanced skincare technology using an advanced blend of Slovenian thermal water,
combined with vitamins, rosmarine antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid to promote hydrating
and moisturizing effects, and fortifying the skin’s barrier. Additionally, this clay mask
includes a blend of nourishing antiaging spirulina, moisturizing argan and jojoba oil, as well
as detoxifying Moroccan lava clay and Green French clay to promote your skin with amazing
benefits to hydrate, nourish, regenerate and balance your skin, removing impurities and
unclogging your pores.

What is Clay and why is it good in Face Masks?
Both humans and animals have used clay minerals for therapeutic purposes since ancient
times. They have extremely large surface areas and therefore posses strong adsorptive
capacity and opacity, which is why clay minerals aren’t used only to provide soothing effects
of warm muds in spas, but they have also shown some healing properties, such as treating
some dermatological diseases or for reducing the amount of oil secreted by sebaceous glands
and thereby contributing to reduced acne breakouts. Clays are also used in cosmetics due to
their rheological properties as they present antibacterial, antiseptic, and regenerative efficacy,
and have an excellent cationic exchange capability.
There are several types of clays, which vary in mineralogical and chemical composition,
color and origin.

Clay face masks, when applied to the skin for a certain time, trigger a flow that transports
metabolic products, cell particles, and bacterial toxins out of the skin. These compounds
adhere to the clay and get eliminated when washed with water. Also, clay particles tend to
absorb excess sebum and impurities, cleanse pores, and improve blood flow, thus enhancing
oxygen and nutrients’ supply to the skin. They also have a high absorption capacity, and when combined with other ingredients like jojoba oil, clays have been proven effective in treating
acne.

Clays, used in Dr. Asya Grafy’s Thermaox Antioxidant Enriched Clay Detox Mask with
Spirulina include:

Moroccan Lava Clay
Moroccan lava clay, also known as Rhassoul or Ghassoul, magnesium oxide enriched red
clay, has been in the cosmetic use for centuries in a form of natural soap and shampoo. The
term »rhassoul« comes from the Arabic word »rhassala«, which means to wash. Rhassoul
deeply cleanses the skin and removes impurities, unclogs pores, and helps with balancing oily
skin and acne breakouts.

French Green Clay
Green clay, also known as illite, is a naturally occuring clay sourced from rock quarries in
France. Its unique green color comes from a combination of iron oxides and decomposed
plant matter like kelp seaweed, making it a great blend to promote its detoxifying and
purifying properties. It also presents antibacterial activity, since it can inhibit
microorganisms’ growth aor disrupt cell membranes. It works by adsorbing impurities from
the skin cells, slouging off dead skin cells and stimulating blood flow to the epidermis. As the
clay dries on the skin, it causes the pores to tighten, making the skin firmer, and when washed
off, it makes the skin softer and brighter, improving overall complexion.

Other active ingredients include:

Spirulina
Spirulina is a well-known bioactive microalga with health-promoting properties, frequently
used as an active ingredient in natural cosmetic products. It has shown many benefits for the skin, including moisturizing and antiaging properties. Furthermore, this microalga is used to treat hyperpigmentation, protect against sun damage, and heal wounds, as well as promote antioxidant, revitalizing and cleansing action on the skin. It boosts skin barrier function, skin firmness and strength, and enhances hydration and smoothness. Additionally, it helps to prevent acne breakouts due to its amazing antibacterial activity.

Slovenian Thermal Water
If you check the labels on the cosmetic products, the first ingredient listed is usually ‘Aqua’,
or water. The Thermaox line is indeed not much different from all these other water-based
cosmetic products, however, one important thing to mention is that all Thermaox products are
based not just on regular water, but on Slovenian thermal water. This water includes
minerals, which help to enhance skin hydration, protein synthesis, and detoxification. They
serve as electrolytes, anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants, and they even help to protect
against UV radiation.

Vitamins

Vitamin C
 Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, the most biologically active form of it, is a
hydrophilic molecule which works as a potent antioxidant in skincare formulations. It
neutralizes the oxidative stress and free radicals that can cause damage to proteins,
nucleic acids and cell membranes. Vitamin C therefore stimulates collagen synthesis,
improves skin elasticity, and even reduces hyperpigmentation and brightens up the
skin.

Vitamin B3
 Vitamin B3, also known as Niacinamide, has many beneficial effects when applied
topically on the skin. It helps to improve the skin’s barrier function, reduce sebum
production and decrease the appearance of facial aging, such as fine lines and
wrinkles, as well as improve texture, pore size, redness and hyperpigmentation.

Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, also known as panthothenic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to
deeply hydrate and moisturize the skin, promote cell regeneration and has anti-
inflammtory as well as wound healing effects.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E is, unlike before-mentioned vitamins, a fat-soluble antioxidant and has been widely used in cosmetic preparations for many years. It protects the skin from various detrimental effects due to UV radiation, acting as a free-radical scavenger and it promotes wound healing. When used in combination with vitamin C, these two deliver a high protection against sun damage and aging.

Rosmarinic Extract
Medicinal herbs have been widely used in traditional medicine and cosmetics. Topically used
rosmarinic extract promotes various biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal,
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, contributing to a strong skin rejuvenation.

Triple Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a commnly used active ingredient in many topical products due to its
strong humectant properties and essential role in skin hydration, however, due to its large
molecular weight, there are limitations of it penetrating the deeper layers of the skin. Triple
hyaluronic acid penetrates deeper into the skin and stimulates the production of extracellular
matrix components more persistently than traditional hyaluronic acid, promoting deeper
hydration, skin cell regeneration, and it reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Zeolite
Inorganic aluminosilicates such as clay minerals, zeolite being amongst them, have been
traditionally used in topical formulations. Zeolite is a volcanic mineral that detoxifies heavy
metals and acts as an antioxidant, promotes wound healing and works as an antibacterial
agent.

Betaine
Betaine is a naturally occuring humectant ingredient, which helps to balance skin’s hydraton
levels, strengthen its barrier and provides soothing effects, making the skin smoother and
softer.

Allantoin
Allantoin has many health benefits and is a multifunctional ingredient. It plays an essential
role in hydrating the skin, keeping it soft, and reducing inflammation. It contributes to
relieving itchiness and has shown healing properties, as well as enhances the skin appearance
and texture. Additionally, it promotes epidermal cell renewal for wound healing and makes
the skin smoother and softer.

Argan and Jojoba Oil
Argan and jojba oil are one of the most commonly used oils in coemstic formulations due to
their antiaging properties. Argan oil is prized for its capacity to nourish and moisturize the
skin, while jojoba oil is used in cosmetics due to their anti-comedogenic, soothing and
healing properties. Plant based oils can help reduce itchiness, inflammation, and redness.

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