Product description

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 combined with humectants (e.g. glycerin) or a few drops of oil.
• Technological tip: sieve the powder and add gradually; to minimise lumps it is practical to first disperse it in a small amount of liquid to a smooth slurry and only then add the rest.

Safety and storage

• Avoid inhaling fine dust; handle slowly and in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact rinse with water.
• Store in a dry place and in a tightly closed container so that the raw material does not absorb moisture and odours from the surroundings.
• For sensitive skin, first test a shorter exposure time and a lower concentration in the mask.

FAQ

If you want to learn more about the benefits and use of cosmetic clays, read our article Cosmetic clays and their use.
Also have a look at other cosmetic clays offered by Handymade.sk.

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