Mineral that is good for skin, nails and for detox
For health and beauty purposes, ensure that you use the food grade Diatomaceous earth. This can be found in health food stores. Being rich in silica and other minerals, it can greatly improves your hair, skin and nails. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- exfoliate, it works to clear skin and promotes the formation of collagen which helps delay aging.
- It is often touted as a useful ingredient in weight loss because it helps to keep a feeling of fullness for a long time. As a natural appetite suppressant, it becomes easier to drop those stubborn kilos.
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH IS among the minerals mined in Kenya. Diatomite, which is was it is locally referred to, is mined in the form of a mineral clay. It is naturally occurring and comprises remains of plants and animals.
Diatomaceous earth is mostly used as a natural pesticide to keep off cockroaches but is also acts as an internal cleanser and as a beauty aid to exfoliate the skin.
For health and beauty purposes, ensure that you use the food grade DE. This can be found in health food stores. Being rich in silica and other minerals, it can greatly improves your hair, skin and nails.
If you suffer from problematic hair loss and slow growth, this substance will can help you get the volume back. When used as a skin cleanser and exfoliate, it works to clear skin and promotes the formation of collagen which helps delay aging.
It is often touted as a useful ingredient in weight loss because it helps to keep a feeling of fullness for a long time. As a natural appetite suppressant, it becomes easier to drop those stubborn kilos.
How to use diatomaceous earth:
Start by using one tablespoon per day mixed with your morning beverage. It has a dry, chalky taste and is therefore more palatable when mixed in porridge, yogurt, tea or coffee.
As you become accustomed to the taste, you may add another spoonful depending on your needs. Remember to consume plenty of water when using this product because it detoxes the body. You will begin to see the results after two weeks.
For skin care, mix a small quantity of DE with water and use it to cleanse once weekly. It is slightly abrasive, and should therefore be used with care. It helps clear acne, rashes and sun burn.
