The raw material
The Earth that
Protects
Nocera Umbra clay: a deposit unique in the world, formed over millions of years of mineral sedimentation. Not all clays are the same.
The deposit
Nocera Umbra:
a geological one-off
The Nocera Umbra clay deposit formed in a Quaternary-age lacustrine basin, where the infiltration of water rich in mineral salts laid down, layer after layer, a clay matrix of exceptional composition.
Unlike commercial clays — often of marine or continental origin with limited mineral composition — Nocera Umbra clay concentrates within itself 11 minerals in naturally balanced proportions, with none overpowering the others in an antagonistic way.
This balance is the heart of the product: not a single mineral isolated chemically, but a mineral symphony as nature composed it, where each element amplifies the action of the others.
The raw material is extracted, dried at low temperature to preserve the crystalline integrity, and micronised to maximise the surface of contact with the tissues. No chemical treatment, no additives.
Natural active minerals
Natural
Chemical additives
Origin
Nocera Umbra, Umbria — Italia
Quaternary lacustrine basin with a unique poly-mineral composition
The composition
11 Active Minerals
Silica
Strengthens connective tissues, stimulates cellular regeneration and the tone of the venous wall.
Magnesium
Calming action on muscles and tendons. Relieves tension and reduces sensitivity to muscle pain.
Calcium
Skin remineralisation and pH rebalancing after microtraumas and chafing.
Potassium
Regulates cellular hydration and muscle tone. Essential after intense physical exercise.
Iron
Promotes microcirculation and tissue oxygenation. Counters venous stasis.
Zinc
Trace element naturally present in the clay, a physiological component of skin and coat.
Copper
Takes part in the formation of collagen and elastin. Strengthens the structure of tissues.
Titanium
Barrier effect on the skin. Protects against external agents and reinforces the skin's defence function.
Sodium
Regulates the osmotic balance of the tissues. Promotes the drainage of excess fluids.
Vanadium
Supports glucose metabolism. Useful in energy recovery after exertion.
Aluminium
Natural astringent effect. Reduces excess local heat.
The mechanism
How it works
Thermal contact
On contact with the skin, the clay absorbs excess heat and redistributes it evenly, reducing local vasodilation.
Osmotic action
The osmotic gradient created by the ionic minerals draws excess fluids from the oedematous tissues towards the surface, draining swelling and tension.
Mineral release
While it sits, the clay keeps the skin in contact with its ionic minerals, creating a mineral-rich environment on the surface.
Mechanical effect
The pressure exerted by the clay layer as it dries mechanically stimulates the skin receptors and the superficial microcirculation.
The properties
The natural properties
Absorbent
Absorbs exudates and excess moisture, keeping the skin clean and dry.
Refreshing
Absorbs excess heat and redistributes it, with an immediate cooling effect on the skin.
Osmotic
The osmotic gradient of the ionic minerals draws excess fluids towards the surface.
Remineralising
Keeps the skin in contact with the clay's natural minerals, thanks to its ionic nature.
Tradition and modernity
A thousand-year-old remedy,
a contemporary formulation.
The use of clay in traditional medicine is documented across all civilisations of the Mediterranean. The Romans used the muds of Nocera Umbra in everyday body and skin care. Miraclay takes this wisdom and brings it into the 21st century: the same minerals, optimised formulations, practical and immediate application.
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