Moroccan Ghassoul, the ancient natural clay from the Chorfa Al Akhdar brand, in 500g format. This ancient clay has been used for many generations to care for hair and body.
Absorbs all the oil and dirt without damaging the skin. It helps prevent hair from becoming greasy and provides shine and consistency to the hair. It does not have surfactants, so the wash is 100% natural and healthy for the hair.
CONTENT: 500g
HISTORICAL ORIGIN OF GHASSOUL
In Morocco there is a clay called "saponiferous" used for centuries and probably since the Middle Ages (12th and 13th centuries) by all the populations of North Africa and even in certain regions of the Middle East. This clay is called Ghassoul and this term finds its origin in the verb "Rassala" which means to wash in Arabic. This clay is extracted in underground mine galleries.
THE GHASSOUL AND THE MOROCCAN TRADITION
Ghassoul or Moroccan clay has been part of the ancestral tradition and customs of Morocco and Tunisia for many decades. In Tunisia it is called ''Tfal'', and it continues to be an essential product in the hammam (bath) ritual today.
Women always carry the ghassoul in their bath set, with the black soap and Arab bath gloves.
We could go out on a limb and say that it is a comprehensive beauty ritual. The recipes and preparation methods are passed down from generation to generation, both in Morocco and Tunisia. Ghassoul is mixed with orange blossom water, rose water and essential oils to enhance the fragrance and its moisturizing qualities. In the offerings of Moroccan weddings, ghassoul, with milk and henna cannot be missing. Ghassoul is also used by pregnant women for stomach acidity.
APPLICATIONS OF THE MOROCCAN GHASSOUL
Mixed with water to care for the face, body and hair.
Cosmetics: Component for shampoos, soaps, shower gels...
Dermatology: Facial cream, acne treatment...
Pharmaceutical: Basic ingredient of drugs against gastric acidity...
Industrial: Raw material for the manufacture of ceramics.