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Ghassoul Clay: What It Is and How to Use It on Skin and Hair
What Ghassoul clay from the Atlas Mountains is, which skin type it suits and how to use it as a mask for face, body and scalp.
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In short: ghassoul (also called rhassoul) is a mineral clay from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Mixed with a little water, it turns into a creamy paste that absorbs excess oil and impurities. You can use it on your face, body, hair and scalp, 1–2 times a week.
What Ghassoul clay is
Ghassoul is a clay mined in the Atlas Mountains. The name comes from the Arabic "ghassala", meaning "to wash". In the Moroccan hammam it's used after exfoliation, on skin and hair, for cleansing.
It's sold as a powder. With a little water, it turns into a fine, creamy paste.
Which skin type it suits
Ghassoul is especially good for skin that gets congested quickly, a shiny T-zone and a scalp with excess oil. If your skin is dry, use it less often and moisturize well afterwards.
| Skin type | How often | How long to leave it on |
|---|---|---|
| Oily, combination | 1–2 times a week | 10 minutes |
| Normal | Once a week | 5–10 minutes |
| Dry, sensitive | Once every 2 weeks | 5 minutes |
How to use it on your face and body
- Make the paste. A tablespoon of powder and a little lukewarm water, in a bowl (not metal). Mix until creamy.
- Apply it to clean, damp skin. In a thin layer, avoiding the eye area.
- Leave it on for 5–10 minutes. Don't let it dry out completely and crack.
- Rinse with lukewarm water. Massaging gently, in circles.
- Moisturize. A few drops of argan oil on still-damp skin.
How to use it on your hair and scalp
Make a runnier paste, apply it to your wet scalp and roots, massage gently and leave it on for 5–10 minutes. Rinse very well. Then use your usual conditioner on the lengths, because the clay can dry out the ends.
Where ghassoul fits in the hammam ritual
In the Moroccan hammam, the order is: steam, Beldi black soap, exfoliation with the kessa glove, then ghassoul on skin and hair and, finally, argan oil.
Frequently asked questions
Are ghassoul and rhassoul the same thing?
Yes. They're two ways of spelling the name of the same Moroccan clay.
Can I use Ghassoul clay every day?
It's not recommended. 1–2 times a week is enough, otherwise your skin may get dry.
Why shouldn't it dry on my face?
When it dries completely, the clay draws moisture from your skin and can leave it dry and tight. Rinse it off while it's still slightly damp.
Is ghassoul good for an oily scalp?
Yes, it absorbs excess oil from the scalp. Use conditioner on the lengths afterwards.
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