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On October 13th, 2023, date of publication of the notice in the Official Journal, the National Institute of Individual Property (INPI) decreed the approval of the Geographical Indication “Velay Clays”. On February 2nd, 2024 at Le Puy en Velay, the official launch and...

This study was carried out in 2023 by the Ephyscience laboratory in Nantes (44), led by Mr. Karim Mekideche, and sponsored by Argile du Velay company. The aim was to demonstrate the benefits and properties of these two clay made products. “Velay Green Clay shampoo” at...

The gastric ulcers are recurrent in racing horses with a prevalence of between 50% and 90%. To treat this pathology, chemical drugs (based on omeprazole) are administrated during a long period. However, horse racing company regulations prohibit them as part of the...

For centuries, rhassoul - ghassoul has been part of the beauty routine of oriental women and in hammams’ care. Its cleansing, purifying and absorbing qualities make it a unique natural product present in many bathrooms. Ghassoul origins… From Morocco the...

Clay is a natural mineral based on hydrated aluminosilicates, composed of several layers (2 or 3 layers), generally formed during the slow weathering of feldspar by physical weathering: water and wind. We are used to classify clays according to their colors. But,...

More and more trendy through the years, the clay toothpaste is a healthy alternative to protect the teeth and the gums. Usually made with green or white clays under powders or paste forms, this toothpaste is well known for its cleaning and antiseptic virtues....

The red clay is getting radiance back to the face by purifying the epiderma. Applied in masks or poultices, this clay is ideal for its absorbing and mattifying properties. Also, really good for the hair, this clay will bring them back all their strengths and radiance....

The Velay yellow clay has many cosmetics and capillary virtues. It takes care of combination to oily skins. Close-up on this ally of the epidermis which allows a perfect peeling. What are the benefits of the Velay yellow clay? Qualities for face care Very close to the...

Known for its virtues for the skin, the Velay Green clay applied to the hair is beneficial for the hair fiber as well as the scalp which it maintains and balances. Highly appreciated by fans of so-called “slow” hair washes and natural cosmetic products, it is an...

Widely recognized in natural cosmetics to take care of the hair, skin and body, the Velay Green Clay also has many other benefits. If its absorbing capacities regulate the sebum excreted by the skin, it also have cleaning and deodorizing properties . What is the Velay...

Relieving pains, inflammations and promoting healing are all the recognized virtues of the Velay Green Clay poultice. Frequently used in external care, the Velay Green Clay promotes purification and remineralization. For this, it is necessary to prepare properly your...

Considered as neutral, the white kaolin clay is the ideal clay for all beginners in clay therapy. Its use in cosmetics delights sensitive, weakened skins but also dry skins. Difficult to found since the war in Ukraine (the main source of extraction for kaolin in the...

The use of clay for therapeutic purposes is not new. Some indigenous populations were using it to prevent and treat digestive problems. It is also an excellent natural product to maintain animal well-being. Its place in animal feed is important since it will improve...

It is usually in June, after the flowers have fallen from the trees, that a fly lays an egg in a fruit, giving rise to a worm that feeds on the olive… A feared phenomenon because this latter will fall to the ground and be lost. The Velay Green Clay will be a perfect...

Hundreds of thousands guests visit spas and other fitness centers each year. They benefit from the comforting mud bath for the joints. Based on clay, with therapeutic benefits, it relieves everyday pains. Why a thermal spa cure? The thermal spa cure is based on the...

Why using clay for pets’ care? Clay benefits for animals are the same as for human: cosmetics, digestives, anti-pains Get rid of digestives pains Often used to get rid of dogs’ diarrhea, the clay is acting as an intestinal dressing. This earth is well known since...

Horses’ lovers know that clay is the mainly used care for horses for its benefits since the antiquity. Rich in absorbent and astringent properties, it favorizes horses’ physical health by soothing inflammations. What are the Velay Green Clay properties for horses? The...

A perfect partner for daily rituals, the green clay is known for its purifying and balancing properties. Green clay absorbs sebum excess from oily or blemished skin. It is very present in cosmetics for young, oily or acne-prone skins. Using green clay in cosmetic is a...

A real natural beauty care : the Velay Green Clay is perfect for normal to oily skins. A green clay facial mask soothes irritated skins, dark circles and under-eye puffiness thanks to its high content of oligo elements Why using a Velay green clay facial mask?...

Raw material from mineral origin the green clay is a key cosmetics ingredient. This clay increases the beauty of the skin, the hair and can be used for doing toothpastes, soaps, deodorants and also for spa. What are the virtues of the green clay? The Velay Green Clay...

Mechanical mix between the red clay (France) et the white kaolin clay (France), the pink clay became a best seller through the years. The pink clay benefits for the face, the body and the hair are allowing this clay to be considered as a precious cosmetics’ product...

Anti healing, antiseptic and purifying, clay is a natural easy to use product. Since millennia, illite soothes, protects, heals and beautifies the daily life of its users. Argile du Velay is now introducing its new treasure named CosJADE TM with an intensive color....