Moroccan cosmetic clay

Cosmetic Moroccan clay rhassoul (also known as ghassoul ) is a natural mineral raw material traditionally used in Morocco. It is obtained by mining in the Atlas Mountains , then mechanically purified, dried and milled into a fine powder suitable for cosmetic applications. Rhassoul is valued especially for its ability to bind sebum and impurities without aggressive degreasing – therefore it is often used for both skin and hair. In formulations it acts as a gentle adsorbent and leaves the skin looking cleaner and velvety mattified . Key benefits Gentle cleansing of facial skin and scalp – binds excess sebum and impurities. Mattifying effect – helps unify appearance and reduce shine. Soft sensory profile – improves “slip” and skin feel in powder blends. Supports a smooth appearance – suitable for masks and wash-off pastes. Mineral composition – popular in minimalist, naturally oriented formulations. Suitable for products such as Face masks – cleansing, mattifying, for combination and oilier skin. Hair and body wraps – traditional “mud” treatments. Cleansing powders and ubtan-type blends, powder masks. Wash pastes and gentle scrub blends (depending on particle size and formulation). Soaps – to modify feel and appearance (depending on formulation). Use in formulation Insoluble in : water and oils – used as a suspension/powder phase. Mixable with : aqueous phases (forms a paste), hydrolats, gels; in anhydrous products it is used as a powder additive. Compatible with : surfactants, emulsions, oils and butters (as a powder phase); for a more pleasant feel in masks it is often combi