Red Clay Powder — Rhassoul / Moroccan Clay

Red Clay — also known as Rhassoul Clay, Moroccan Clay, or Ghassoul — is one of the most prized and historically significant cosmetic clays in the world, mined exclusively from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, where it has been harvested from ancient volcanic deposits for over 1,400 years. The name “Rhassoul” derives from the Arabic rassala, meaning “to wash” — a testament to the clay’s long history as a cleansing and beautifying agent in North African and Middle Eastern hammam (bathhouse) culture, where it has been used for centuries as a hair and skin treatment. Rhassoul clay is geologically distinct from other cosmetic clays — it is a stevensite-rich smectite clay with an exceptionally high mineral content and a uniquely high ion-exchange capacity, giving it superior absorbency and a remarkably silky, smooth texture when hydrated. Our Red Clay Powder is 100% pure, finely milled Rhassoul clay — no additives, no fillers, no artificial ingredients. For external use only.

Red clay is composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO₂ — approximately 58%), magnesium oxide (MgO — approximately 25%, exceptionally high compared to other clays), aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), iron oxide (Fe₂O₃ — responsible for the characteristic red-brown color), potassium oxide (K₂O), calcium oxide (CaO), sodium oxide (Na₂O), and trace minerals, within a stevensite-rich smectite clay mineral matrix with a high cation exchange capacity (CEC).

Product Highlights

• 100% pure Rhassoul / Moroccan Red Clay — finely milled, no additives or fillers
• Mined from ancient volcanic deposits in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco — used for over 1,400 years
• A cornerstone of North African and Middle Eastern hammam beauty tradition
• Stevensite-rich smectite clay with exceptionally high magnesium content and superior ion-exchange capacity
• Highly absorbent — mixes easily with water to form a smooth, silky paste
• Excellent for facial masks, cleansing, and hair treatments
• For external use only

How to Use

Facial Mask: Mix 1 tablespoon of red clay powder with 1 teaspoon of water (or rose water, aloe vera gel, or hydrosol) to form a smooth paste. Apply evenly to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area and other sensitive areas. Allow to set for 15–20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water and follow with a moisturizer. Hair Mask: Mix with water or apple cider vinegar to form a paste; apply to hair and scalp, leave for 5–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Body Mask: Apply to the body as a detoxifying clay treatment. Soap Making: Incorporate into cold-process or melt-and-pour soap formulations for color and skin-conditioning properties. Customization: Enhance the mask by mixing with honey, yogurt, jojoba oil, or essential oils for added skin-conditioning benefits.

Available in Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz). For external use only.

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes — if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.