Description

Rhassoul clay is reputed as an invaluable ingredient in spa treatments  as well as for cosmetic product for skin and hair. It’s a brown clay only found in a valley in the Atlas mountains of Morocco. The term “rhassoul” comes from an Arabic word that means “to wash.” It has been used by several different cultures for over a thousand years as a cosmetic ingredient. Sometimes called Moroccan red clay or ghassoul clay, rhassoul clay is a type of stevensite, rich in silica, potassium, magnesium, calcium and other minerals.

Rhassoul Clay’s most impressive properties that benefit the skin is its capacity to absorb. Rhassoul 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. For this reason, rhassoul clay is used as a detoxifier for skin and for hair.

Rhassoul clay is rich in magnesium and potassium, many skincare gurus swear that magnesium can be absorbed through your skin barrier to fight acne, cleanse impurities, and improve skin elasticity.

Rhassoul clay contains silica, a component of sand. Natural silica can work as an exfoliant, and also gives hair a glossy sheen.

Rhassoul clay cleanse impurities from the scalp as well as excess oil. At the same time, the exfoliating and conditioning properties of rhassoul clay could work to condition hair and give it volume.

These unique properties make Rhassoul clay a fantastic addition to a variety of professional and personal applications in body and hair care products.