Sourced from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, rhassoul clay has been used for hundreds of years as a natural beautifier.
Rhassoul is a light brown clay with wonderful exfoliating, cleansing and detoxifying properties. It has a remarkable ability to draw out excess oils and impurities from deep within the skin thanks to its high levels of “ion exchange”.
Rhassoul is also highly nourishing for the skin, thanks to its high mineral content and unique composition, including silica, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Because rhassoul clay has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-microbial and antiseptic qualities, it is a great skin cleanser and can be use daily as a face wash. The regular use of rhassoul clay may also help to improve the appearance of skin troubled by eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea.
Studies have shown that rhassoul helps to:
- improve skin texture
- reduce dryness and flakiness
- improve skin elasticity and firmness, and
- remove dead skin layers, therefore leaving the skin nice and smooth.
Rhassoul clay is also incredibly versatile. Besides using it as a face mask, rhassoul can be used as soap, skin conditioner, shampoo and body mask. It washes like soap and leaves a unique, sweet scent on the skin. Please note however, that we do not recommend the use of rhassoul as a shampoo if your hair is sensitive.
Because of its amazing qualities, it is not surprising that rhassoul clay is used by prestigious spas and loved by people from all over the world.
Directions for use:
a) As a face / body mask: Blend one to two teaspoons of rhassoul clay and enough water (or floral water) to make a creamy face mask. Wash face with warm water and apply the mask. Do not let the mask dry out. Applying a moistened cloth or sponge over face to keep the mask damp. Leave for about 5 to 10 minutes (but no longer than that). If the skin looks inflamed after first application, don’t worry, this is just a detox symptom and a good sign! Apply the mask once a week.
b) As a shampoo /conditioner: Use 20-50g for short hair, or 50-100g for long hair and luxury treatments. Depending on your hair type, you can add up to one teaspoon of rosehip or olive oil to the mixture if you want, in order to improve the conditioning of the hair . The consistency of the mixture should be slightly more liquid than shampoo for everyday washing, or similar to shampoo for hair masks.
Please note that Rhassoul does not form a lather. It is the scalp which needs to be regularly cleaned. It is best not to rub the clay into the hair shaft - just leave the hair alone so that it remains tangle-free. For long hair, comb the Rhassoul along the shaft of the hair. Leave for a few minutes to work. Rinse thoroughly, massaging the scalp to ensure complete removal. If possible allow to dry naturally.
c) As a face / body wash: Mix one to two teaspoons of clay with water, to form a mixture similar in consistency to liquid soap. Apply the prepared clay to the wet face / body. Massage the area covered by clay for a few minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Ingredients: Organic sun-dried rhassoul clay only.
Please note that the bowl and spoon depicted in the image are not included
