For centuries, Moroccan women have been washing their bodies and hair with ghassoul, a saponifying clay made into a paste with rose or jasmine water. Ghassoul is a white clay from the Maghreb and has been used since time immemorial in cosmetics to care for fragile skin. Over the years, it has become a must-have in hair care to cleanse the scalp and combat greasy hair.
For strong, healthy, silky hair, find out more about the benefits of ghassoul.
Ghassoul, white clay from North Africa
Ghassoul (pronounced "rassoul) comes from Moroccan dialect Arabic ghassala meaning "to wash". White, more or less grayish in color, this clay is found only in the foothills of the Middle Atlas, in underground mines 200 km south of Fès. In the Maghreb tradition, ghassoul is an important part of the hamman ritual, along with black soap and the kessa glove (a rough crepe glove used to exfoliate dead skin).
What does ghassoul contain?
Ghassoul clay is particularly rich in silicon, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Its low aluminum and calcium oxide content makes it softer and less aggressive than green clay. That's why it's ideal for sensitive skin and hair: it cleans without stripping...
10 benefits of a ghassoul hair mask
Ghassoul is a leading ingredient in natural hair cosmetics. It's inexpensive, easy to use and, above all, allows you to care for your hair without resorting to processed products whose composition may be questionable.
Here are 10 reasons to make ghassoul part of your hair routine:
- Cleans without aggression.
It purifies without stripping.
It strengthens and facilitates growth.
It softens.
Removes dead cells and dandruff.
It absorbs excess sebum without drying.
Degreases without damaging.
It protects the hair fiber.
It respects the natural pH of your scalp.
It sheathes the hair.
And an eleventh for the road: it makes hair silky.
Recipe for ghassoul mask for oily hair
To take care of your hair naturally and inexpensively, you can prepare this homemade hair mask:
Ingredients:
- Ghassoul.
Hot water.
Optional :
Hydrolate of peppermint or chamomile.
Hair serum.
A few drops ofjojoba vegetable oilof ricin (castor oil) or argan.
Equipment:
Ceramic or wooden bowl (not metal).
Wooden spoon (not metal).
Preparation:
Mix 3 to 6 tablespoons of ghassoul powder with hot water.
Stir well to obtain a smooth paste.
Add hydrolate or 1 to 2 drops of an essential oil, or serum or a few drops, as needed. vegetable oil for a nourishing mask down to the tips.
Apply the mixture to wet hair, massaging it into the scalp and ensuring that each strand is soaked in the mixture.
Leave for 2 to 3 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with hot water.
Gently dry your hair with a microfiber towel to avoid breaking the fiber, and air-dry as often as possible to limit damage caused by blow-drying.
Did you know?
Metal utensils should be avoided when preparing masks, poultices and other pastes, as the transfer of ions alters the clay's properties. Glass or wood are preferable.
Clay absorbs impurities. Once used, do not reuse!
Attention...
Clay tends to accumulate in the pipes. The best you can do is run enough hot water to flush it out or, in the best-case scenario, remove and/or dispose of the excess in the dustbin, garden or flowerpot.
The brand's ghassoul Logona
Ghassoul occurs naturally at the foot of the Middle Atlas mountains, over an area of 27,000 ha. Numerous excavations have been carried out without necessarily respecting ethical and ecological values.
The Logona brand was created in 1978 by Hans Hansel, a German naturopath. The company was one of the founders of the first BDIH "controlled natural cosmetics" specifications. All the products in its various ranges are certified and labeled.
Since its creation, the laboratory has been the source of numerous innovations, including the first 100% plant-based hair color, the first anti-aging face care certified "Cosmétique naturelle", the first range of shampoos with sugar-based surfactants, and the first certified nail polishes. "
