Rhassoul clay

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rhassoul clay

I use a few different clays but my most favourite is rhassoul clay.  It comes from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and is formed through geothermal changes and volcanic activity.

Rhassoul clay is highly absorbent and is widely used in beauty care products.  When mixed with water it swells in size.  It has high levels of silica and magnesium and helps cleanse the skin without stripping it of its natural oils.  It is often used with oily or blemished skin as it helps draw out impurities like blackheads without damaging the skin.

Rhassoul is also beneficial for your hair.  This is how I use it most often!  I use a mix of rhassoul, rose water, regular water, horsetail extract, and rosemary essential oil.  I make a paste that I massage into my scalp and hair each morning in the shower.  I let it sit for a few moments and then rinse it off.  It is important not to let it dry on your hair as that can damage the hair.  But used wet it does a great job of cleaning my hair and scalp and leaves my hair soft and easy to manage.  I also find that I get less static fly away hair in the winter now.

It is not a clay to be taken internally as it has a very high mineral content.  If you are considering taking it internally, you should check with a doctor.

Enhancing your LCO at home facial

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clay, clay masks, essential oil, glacial marine clay, honey, kaolin clay, rhassoul clay, seaweed

Part of my facial line is a clay mask that you can mix and use at home. This is the same clay mix that I am using in the clinic for most of my clients. It contains a mix of Kaolin Clay, Rhassoul clay, and Glacial Marine clay and I love the feeling and look it gives your face after using it!

The basic instructions are simply – mix 2 tablespoons of the clay mix with 1 tablespoon of toner. There are a few things you can add to the mix at home.

Honey – I spoke about honey last week. It is great for softening the skin and can help heal redness caused by inflammation. You only need a small amount, about a 1/4 teaspoon, and you simply mix it in at the same time as you add the toner. Keep in mind that you want to use unpasteurized honey.

Seaweed – I use this in both a powder and a liquid extract form and either could be added to the clay mix before applying it to your face. It gives an extra boost of nutrients to your skin and I find it beneficial for more mature skin. Again you don’t need much – a few drops of seaweed extract or about a 1/2 teaspoon of powder are all I use.

Essential oils – If you are mixing the clay with one of my LCO toners then you will already be getting the benefit of some essential oils! If you are mixing it with regular water, you can add in a couple of drops of an essential oil yourself if you have them. I find Geranium and Frankincense work well. Myrrh is great for mature skin. And Lavender is very calming. Make sure you only use a couple of drops. More will NOT be better and could damage your skin.

Carrier oils – For drier skin in particular, sometimes I add a couple of drops of a carrier oil to the mix. It keeps the mask wetter longer and adds more nourishment to your skin. Two of my favourites are jojoba oil and apricot kernel oil.

Enjoy!