This powder is a must in Morocco's beauty rituals. If rhassoul is so popular, it is for its natural appearance, but also because it gently cleanses the skin and hair by absorbing impurities. In mask, in shampoo, in care, this clay has several assets to seduce you. Discover its benefits and the recipes to make at home.
What is rhassoul?
This clay mineral of volcanic origin is mainly found in the deposits of Morocco. In Arabic, "ghassala" means "matter that washes". In hammams, it is used in all sauces: in body soap, facial cleanser, care for oily skin and even for washing and treating hair. It is a staple of oriental beauty cosmetics. Completely natural, it seduces women in search of simple, natural and if possible organic rituals. This clay has amazing cleaning properties, as well as a very strong absorption capacity. On the skin or hair, it attracts impurities, water and sebum, but without dehydrating. She is not only the best friend of oily hair. It brings volume and plumpness to fine hair. It is rich in minerals which it transmits to the skin as well as to the scalp. Mixed with other ingredients, it facilitates the passage of active ingredients on the hair or the epidermis. This powder can even be used on dry hair. It is enough to combine it with vegetable oils or moisturizing active ingredients to boost its nourishing action. Finally, ghassoul is also an excellent no poo natural, because unlike a classic shampoo, it does not contain surfactants like sulfates. However, these are irritating on a sensitive scalp. This natural treatment captures fat and impurities like a sponge. And it is when the product is rinsed that they are eliminated. This softer action is better supported by irritated skin.
How to use it ?
For the application, as it is a powder, dilute the rhassoul with a little warm water. The consistency should be creamy, smooth and look like a paste. Be careful not to put too much water, otherwise the result may be too liquid and look like a soup. When the mixture looks like a paste, it can be applied to wet skin or hair. It is important to let the product act for at least 10 minutes to allow it to spread its benefits. On the head, care is applied with ghassoul on the scalp – there is the most sebum – rather than on the tips. These treatments replace the shampoo once a week and more if necessary. Depending on your hair type, you can add essential and / or vegetable oils suitable for your hair problems to your preparation. On the Internet, many reviews are rave about ghassoul and curly hair, the use of which would enhance curls. Attention, rinsing is delicate, because this paste is quite sticky. Also, it is better not to wait until it is completely dry before removing it. You remove some of it with your hands and then rinse it off with water with a little vinegar to smooth the scales. When rinsing, the rhassoul slides on the tips and cleans them in the process. This powder has the advantage of being an excellent base for various beauty preparations for the body, the face and the hair. It mixes easily with all types of products: oils or liquids. Here are some ideas for shampoo and hair mask recipes to try without moderation.
In purifying shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
- 1 tablespoon rhassoul.
- 1/2 teaspoon of organic argan oil (€ 23.50 for 250ml on aroma-zone.com).
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of organic floral water with orange blossom (€ 10.30 per 200ml on florame.com).
Good to know :
This mixture replaces many shampoos because it is suitable for all types of scalp. It gives volume to the roots. This same formula is also an excellent purifying face mask. Honey has antiseptic properties. It helps regulate excess fat in the scalp. Argan oil, used here in small quantities, protects the hair without greasing it. Orange blossom floral water tones the scalp and brings a nice oriental scent to the whole.
Ghassoul, 450g for € 11.90, Ayluna. Available on amazon.fr.
Argan Vegetable Oil, € 23.50 for 250ml, Aroma-Zone.
Organic Orange Blossom Floral Water, € 10.30 per 200ml, Florame.
In moisturizing shampoo
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of rhassoul.
- 2 tablespoons organic rose hydrosol.
- A little water to dilute the mixture.
- ½ teaspoon organic aloe vera gel.
- ½ teaspoon organic jojoba oil.
Good to know :
This shampoo is particularly suitable for dry or lacking shine hair. Rose floral water has soothing properties and softens dry hair. Aloe vera is a very hydrating gel, while jojoba oil is nourishing, without leaving a greasy film on the hair.
Rose hydrosol, € 11.70 for 200ml, Puressentiel. Available on easyparapharmacie.com
Aloe vera gel, € 7.90 per 200ml, Centifolia. Available on bebe-au-naturel.com
Jojoba oil, € 8.89, 50ml, Natessance. Available on easyparapharmacie.com.
As a fortifying mask
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of rhassoul.
- 3 drops of organic ylang-ylang essential oil.
- A little warm water so as to obtain a paste.
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil of your choice.
Ylang-Ylang essential oil, € 5.34 per 5ml, Naturactive. Available on easyparapharmacie.com.
Good to know :
This mask is made at least once a week to assess the results. We do not hesitate to massage it to stimulate circulation and if the dough lacks flexibility, we add water. The whole thing is applied first to the roots up to mid-length. Ylang-ylang essential oil has toning properties for the scalp. It also brings shine to the hair.