For centuries, Moroccan women have been washing their body and hair with ghassoul, a clay called saponifying clay, by preparing a paste with rose or jasmine water. Ghassoul is a white clay from the Maghreb and has been used since ancient times in cosmetics to take care of fragile skin. Over time, it has become a must in hair care to cleanse the scalp and fight against greasy hair. For a strong, healthy and silky hair, discover more about the benefits of ghassoul.

The ghassoul, white clay from the Maghreb

Ghassoul (pronounced "rassoul")) comes from the Moroccan dialectal Arabic ghassala which means "to wash". White in color, more or less grayish, this clay is found only at the foot of the Middle Atlas, in underground mines 200 km south of Fez. In the Maghreb tradition, ghassoul is an important element in the hamman ritual, as well as the black soap and the kessa glove (more or less rough crepe glove to exfoliate dead skin).

What does ghassoul contain?

Ghassoul is a clay particularly rich in silicon, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Its low content of aluminum and calcium oxide gives it softening properties and less aggressive than green clay. This is why it is suitable for sensitive skin and hair: it cleans without stripping...

The 10 benefits of a ghassoul hair mask

Ghassoul is a leading ingredient in natural hair cosmetics. It is inexpensive, easy to use and above all, it allows you to take care of your hair without having to resort to processed products whose composition may be questionable.

Here are 10 reasons that will make you adopt ghassoul in your hair routine:

1. It cleans without attacking.

2. It purifies without stripping.

3. It strengthens and facilitates growth.

4. It softens.

5. It eliminates dead cells and dandruff.

6. It absorbs excess sebum without drying.

7. It degreases without damaging.

8. It protects the hair fiber.

9. It respects the natural pH of your scalp.

10. It sheathes the hair.

And an 11th for the road: it makes hair silky.

Recipe for a mask for oily hair with ghassoul

To take care of your hair naturally and cheaply, you can prepare this homemade hair mask:

Ingredients:

• Ghassoul,

• hot water.

Optional:

• Hydrolat of peppermint or chamomile matricaria.

• hair serum,

• a few drops ofjojoba vegetable oil, en ricin (castor oil) ou argan.

Material:

• Ceramic or wooden bowl (not metal),

• wooden spoon (not metal).

Preparation:

• Mix 3 to 6 tablespoons of ghassoul powder with hot water.

• Stir well until you have a smooth paste.

• Add hydrolate or 1 to 2 drops of an essential oil or serum or a few drops if necessary vegetable oil for a nourishing mask to the tips. 

• Apply the mixture to your wet hair, massaging it into your scalp and making sure that each of your strands is soaked in it.

• Leave on 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 the hair dryer.

Did you know that?

It is recommended to avoid metal utensils when preparing masks, poultices and other pastes because the transfer of ions alters the properties of the clay. Prefer glass or wood.

Clay absorbs impurities. Once used, do not reuse it!

Attention...

Clay tends to build up in the pipes. Try to run enough hot water to flush it out or, in the best case, remove and/or dispose of the excess in the trash, garden or flowerpot.

To conclude, a word on the ghassoul of the Logona brand 

The ghassoul is found in its natural state at the foot of the Middle Atlas on an area of 27,000 ha. Numerous excavations have taken place without necessarily respecting ethical and ecological values.

The Logona brand was created in 1978 by Hans Hansel, a German naturopath. This company was one of the founders of the first "controlled natural cosmetics" BDIH specifications. Thus, all the products of its different ranges are certified and labeled.

Note that "since its inception, the laboratory is the source of many innovations, such as the first hair color 100% vegetable, the first anti-aging facial certified "natural cosmetics", the first range of shampoos with sugar-based surfactants and the first certified nail polish ".

Source : 

site officiel de Logona.