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United States guide · Mineral ingredient from Morocco
Names you may also see: rhassoul · ghassoul · rassoul · argile ghassoul · Moroccan lava clay
A mineral clay used within Moroccan hammam practice for skin and hair.
The hammam clay
Ghassoul (rhassoul) is a mineral clay from Morocco's Atlas Mountains. In the hammam it is mixed with water into a smooth paste and used to cleanse hair, skin and body without foam.
Indonesian women already know clay and powder rituals: bedak dingin, masker lumpur, mandi lulur. Ghassoul is the Moroccan version, used for a weekly deep clean rather than every day.
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Ghassoul cleanses; it does not treat. Use it weekly, not daily.
Oily, flat scalp
A weekly ghassoul wash cleanses without foam. Rinse until clear and condition the ends.
Oily face, visible pores
A thin mask for 5 minutes once a week absorbs surface oil. It will not shrink pores.
Dust and pollution
A ghassoul body or hair wash is a thorough reset on the weekend.
Product build-up
Ghassoul lifts build-up from the scalp. Use it once a week, then go back to your usual shampoo.
How to use it
Mix to the texture of thick yoghurt: smooth and not dripping. Rest 2–3 minutes, stir again, then apply.
Scalp first, then lengths. Massage 1–2 minutes, leave 5 minutes, rinse until clear and condition the ends. Start once a week; colour-treated hair, once every two weeks.
See productsThin layer on clean skin, 5–10 minutes, rinse while damp and moisturise. Dry or sensitive skin: skip or 2–3 minutes with a little rose water.
See productsAfter steam, black soap and the kessa, spread the paste from neck to feet, leave 5 minutes and rinse with warm water.
See productsHow-to video
Dry powder and a ready-mixed formula are two different formats.
A creator demonstration of two ways to use ghassoul. Follow the directions on the product you buy in Indonesia.
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Before you buy
Many clay products borrow the name.
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Pure powder is mixed by you. A ready-made mask is a different formula with its own directions.
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Ideally only ghassoul or rhassoul clay. Bentonite and kaolin are not the same.
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Check the BPOM number in the Cek BPOM app and the halal logo if it matters to you.
Tips
Simple things that make ghassoul easy.
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Add water a little at a time until it is smooth and not dripping.
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A thorough rinse leaves hair soft, not rough.
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It is a weekend treat, not a daily wash.
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Mix, apply and rinse a hair-use ghassoul product without leaving a gritty finish.
Ghassoul clay1 product listing on Amazon
For the days your face is shiny by noon. A weekend mask that leaves skin feeling fresh and matte.
Ghassoul clay
Moroccan rose waterLocal product options coming soon
The hammam way to mix ghassoul: rose water instead of plain water, for a softer paste and a fresh scent.
Moroccan rose waterGhassoul clayLocal product options coming soon
Common questions
Short answers to help you choose and use Ghassoul clay in the United States.
Yes, once a week is a good start. It does not foam, so rinse well and add conditioner on the ends.
Two tablespoons of powder and warm water until it looks like thick yoghurt. Rest two minutes.
A five-minute mask once a week soaks up surface oil.
Yes. Start every two weeks and condition well.
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