Volcanic ash is the biggest buzzword in beauty RN and here's why
Move over, mud. So long, clay! The next biggest buzz ingredient in the beauty world is volcanic ash and it's already cropping up everywhere in our beauty regimes from our dry shampoo, to our skincare, to our body products.
In fact, the beauty-boosting ingredient is so effective, many wellness-seekers flock to one particular destination in its pursuit. Gran Canaria is known for its volcanic beaches and many of the luxurious spas on the island harness its powers in their treatments, collecting the lava and stones locally.
Volcanic ash is rich in sulphur, which is not only known for its anti-bacterial and anti-viral abilities, making it potent remedy for blemish-prone skin, but it is also able to offer the skin protection against free radical damage as a result of environmental aggressors like pollution.
As well as the impressive sulphur content, volcanic ash particles are very fine and don't dissolve, making them a perfect exfoliator able to buff away dead cells with the greatest of ease.
Here, we round up a few of our favourite products that utilise the power of volcanic ash. Enjoy!
Style Extend Dry Shampoo, £21.35, Macadamia Professional
The volcanic ash particles provide a high dose of purifying minerals that are able to absorb and neutralise oil, odour and product build-up - without any powdery residue!
Neroli Portofino Warming Body Scrub, £44, Tom Ford
The fine volcanic ash particles effortlessly buff away dead and dull skin cells to reveal the radiance within. Plus, it smells like holidays.
Volcanic Ash Mud Sheet Mask, £7.99, The Skin Republic
Volcanic ash and mud combine for a double-whammy of detoxing ingredients, and fruit acids leave the skin bright and glowy.
Deep Detox Black Mask, £4.99, Dewytree
This new beauty innovation from South Korea contains a volcanic ash serum from native Jeju Island, able to deeply clean pores and promote clear skin.
Smart Mud No Mess Mud Masque: Detox, £8, Patchology
This mess-free mask calls upon extremely mineral-rich ash to whisk away debris and oil build up from pores to reveal radiant and clean skin.
