About Ghassoul

 

Ghassoul is sometimes called Moroccan’s reddish-brown clay or rhassoul clay.  It is a type of stevensite, a magnesium-rich clay that contains other minerals.  Ghassoul clay is full of metallic elements that carry a negative charge.  This magnetic energy draws out positively charged toxins and bonds to them so that when you wash the clay away, the toxins purportedly go with it.  It is often used in spas for skin and hair.  When it sets, its active compounds absorbs oil particles, and impurities which are then removed with water, leaving the skin soft and supple.  For this reason, Ghassoul clay is used as a detoxifier for skin and for hair.  Rhassoul clay is a high-quality soothing clay for external use that stores indefinitely if kept dry. 

Women from North Africa - Morocco, Algeria and Egypt have used homeopathic beauty rituals for many generations.  Its nutrient rich and it eliminates all the ingredients that you cannot pronounce.  Moroccan women have used Rhassoul clay to massage, exfoliate, and moisturize their skin (face, body, and hair) as part of Hammam rituals.  So, what is Hammam you might wonder?  It is a variant of a steam bath, categorized as a wet relative of the sauna originated in Arabia.  Hammam is also known as the Turkish bath in the Middle East.  Bath culture was a central part of Roman life made available to people of all statuses.  Hammams are known for using organic skin care products and has several steps involved in the ritual, all aimed at cleansing and relaxing.  It is prized by the Moroccan people and is still a cultural part of the gifts made to the bride by the groom's family.  This untreated and naturally dried clay has a silk-like feel and can help even out skin tone and reduce blemishes.  It has the unique ability to both nourish skin and reduce breakouts and many people use it daily as a natural soap and shampoo.  It can be purchased in powder form and mixed with water or rose water, or it can be bought as a paste which is ready to use without any mixing.  The hard work is done for you and offered to you as a paste!  All one has to do, is to apply to the face, let it dry, and let it absorb the impurities in the face and then rinse off for optimal results.

 

How Ghassoul is Made

Ghassoul is 100% natural clay and it is a highly absorbent, astringent.  This natural clay can only be found in a valley at the bottom of Atlas Mountains of Morocco.  It is formed by a natural combination of volcanic activity and geothermal changes.  After mining, the clay is poured on the ground for drying.  This exposes it to the sun and desert breezes, which enhance its healing power.  Once it is dried, it is refined and micronized.  It is placed in large drums for crushing to pulverize the product to a fine powder of the highest quality.  This product can be incorporated in your daily beauty rituals.  Before, there were charcoal masks that seem to be trending in North America, there was Ghassoul.  Ghassoul is also known as Rhassoul clay and it is a type of clay that some people use as a cosmetic product for their skin and hair.  The term “rhassoul” comes from an Arabic word that means “to wash.”

Benefits of Ghassoul

Rhassoul clay can improve skin firmness by a whopping 24% and skin clarity by 68%. This toxin-free skincare product reduces dryness by as much as 79 percent and flakiness by 41%.  When applied to the skin, it removes dead cells and excess sebum, which are major contributors to acne.

 

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