DIY Beauty: Rhassoul clay facial cleanser
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Two weeks ago I wrote about my experience using Moroccan rhassoul clay to shampoo my hair and today, I like to tell you about my experience using Moroccan rhassoul clay to wash my face. Actually, I kind of regret using the clay on my hair because I should have saved them for my face! The clay is so wonderful for cleansing my combination skin on a daily basis!
Draws out excess oils and impurities
Moroccan rhassoul clay makes a great skin cleanser because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antiseptic qualities on top of its remarkable ability to draw out excess oils and impurities from deep within the skin due to its high level of ion exchange. The clay is also highly nourishing for the skin, thanks to its high mineral content and unique composition, including silica, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
According to information I read at Whoopeekiddies.com, studies have shown that rhassoul helps to:
- improve skin clarity and texture
- reduce dryness and flakiness
- remove blackheads, whiteheads & comedons
- improve skin elasticity and firmness, and
- remove dead skin layers, therefore leaving the skin nice and smooth.
In addition, the regular use of rhassoul clay may also help to improve the appearance of skin troubled by eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea.
Cleaner, clearer and radiant skin texture
Although it has only been two weeks I’ve been using this clay to wash my face, I can already see a difference to my skin texture – not drastically, but noticeable enough to make me happy. The most visible effect must be the reduction in the amount of blackheads around my nose. While the oil cleansing method might have something to contribute, but I feel that it is the rhassoul clay that has made my skin cleaner and clearer as a whole. Even my husband commented that my skin looks radiant these days.
Convenient to use
One of the great thing about using rhassoul clay as a facial cleanser is that it is very convenient. All you need is to add water. You can add hydrosol if you like too or mineral water which I use but using water is just fine too. And you don’t need a lot of it. Just a quarter of a teaspoon blended with water and you’re good to cleanse your face thoroughly.
The mixture feels a tad grainy but it’s not rough on the skin. It has an earthy smell which I believe is acceptable or even likeable for most people. In fact, you should find it vaguely familiar as rhassoul clay is widely used at many spas around the world.
Does not foam and does not leave skin feeling tight
The clay does not foam but it cleanses my skin very well and not leaving it tight or taut afterwards. The only drawback for me is that the clay is not ideal for removing makeup. Hence, I only use it in the morning or during the times when I do not wear any makeup. In addition, rhassoul clay can also double up as a facial mask. I can just use the same mixture, apply it on my cleansed face and leave it for about 10 minutes before rinising off.
This natural ingredient is not expensive. 1 oz cost S$5 and that should last you about 2 weeks or maybe slightly longer if you use it twice a day as a facial cleanser. If you’re in Singapore, you can get it at whoopeekiddies.com or yoursessentially.com.
All I can say is, I’m madly in love with mud now!
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December 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 am
Hi, where can i get this clay to try out?
ms: Where are you located? In UK (from your email add)? I have left the address of two suppliers in Singapore which you can order from. If you’re located outside of Singapore, you can try to search for DIY beauty ingredients and see if you can find any source in your country.
Here is a link to some resources: http://www.glowingdiva.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=137
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 am
that is a cute DISH!!! And if a product makes you happy after 2 weeks of use, it is a start of a relationship!
i’m glad it works
Nikki: Yeah, I love the dish too. I bought it for photography of ingredients for this blog. I have another one which is shaped like a star.
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Ooo… hmm I like the idea of smoothing my rough skin areas..
It sounds like something i would like to try once I come back from my holidays..
Hmm.. sometimes when we look in the mirror we see pretty okayish skin..go out in natural sunlight all the rough patches are seen clearly ><
looking forward to trying this..
yeap i like your dishes too.. haha
Valerie: Oh I know exactly what you mean! My crow’s feet look worst under bright sunlight!
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 am
I always associate clay washes with oily skin. Does this one dry your skin out? I’m going to have to try to get my grubby hands on this clay
ParisB: From my understanding, this clay is fine for all skin types. It’s said to even reduce dryness. However, based on my experience, it maybe a tad drying if used as a mask for dry skin by itself hence it’s better to add other nourishing ingredients. Use it as a cleanser to wash your face and it should be fine.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Ooh, sounds good! I’d love to try this.
Zoe: It’s very very nice!
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
it is avaiblable in Malaysia?
Reese: I’m not sure. Do you have stores or online shops which sell DIY beauty ingredients? I know you can get it on ebay in Malaysia.
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
It is available in Malaysia?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:30 am
cleaning your face with clay sounds nice. could you post before and after pictures or what your face looks like now from using the clay?
Andrea: My face looks terrible without makeup…not sure if I want to risk showing that…hee…but at the moment, the difference is not drastic. Hopefully, it’ll improve a lot more with long term usage.
December 6th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I was wondering, what would your opinion be if I used an oil cleanser to clean off my makeup, and then use the clay to cleanse my face? And from your description, it sounds like it might be great for acne-prone skin!
Nickmatul: Yes, it’s supposed to be good for acne-prone skin based on what I’ve read. I’ve got some cheek acne and it did not aggravate the condition so I think it’s fairly safe. However, I haven’t tried cleansing with the clay after using an oil cleanser but I think it should work well because it absorbs oil.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
if i were to use kaolin white clay, will it be better? cos i’d got dry skin when i’m touched with the sensitive products, so i’m quite worried to try that out
Gnitil: My understanding is that Kaolin clay is pretty mild and is suited for all skin types, even those with dry or sensitive skin. It’s actually used in a lot of our cosmetics.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
oh, so is it also possible for me to create the clay mask paste, by mixing the kaolin clay with water and lavander essential oil?
Gnitil: Yes, you can add a drop or two of essential oil.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
okay thanks
btw, can i just use Hydrosol alone as a facial mist(toner)? or must i add something to mix with the hydrosal before i can actually use it?
Gnitil: Yes, you can use hydrosol as a toner. I use that everyday! Love it! No need to dilute but to save, what I do is to dampen the cotton pad with mineral or purified water before pouring some hydrosol on it.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
wow! this is the first time that i know hydrosol can actually be use as a toner!
if i just mix camomile hydrosol with lavender hydrosol and put the overall solution in a spray bottle, also possible too right? 
Gnitil: I think you should be able to…but I wonder how the smell would be like. I suggest you try a little first or check with the supplier selling you the hydrosol just to be safe.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
sorry to ask another last ques:( do you store your hydrosol toner in the fridge? or just place it in your room with no lights shining at it.
Gnitil: I decant the hydrosol to a smaller bottle and keep it away from sunlight. The rest I keep in the fridge. It helps extend the shelf life.
December 11th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
wow sure! thanks lots for ya tips yeah!
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December 15th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Thanks for the recommendation! I just tried it out yesterday and my sluggish skin looked much better after just a wash. =)
Ann: Great! I’m glad you like it too. I love it so much I’ve been using it about twice a day now!
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January 28th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I love rhassoul clay!
My friend Michelle and I recently started up a business specializing in handmade skincare for sensitive skin, and one of the items I formulated was a Rhassoul Chocolate Milk Masque.
It’s got rhassoul clay, goat’s milk powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, rice flour, ground lavender flowers and a smidge of glycerin in it.
I distributed it to some friends to try and they loved it. I also rhassoul as a shampoo with some lemon juice, cocoa powder and brown rice flour.
Reese, we’re KL-based.
Amber: Oh that’s interesting! I’ll have a look at your blog sometime this week…I’m kind of addicted to rhassoul clay.
January 28th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Err… also *use rhassoul that is.
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February 27th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I fell in love with the Rhassoul clay, it makes an excellent mask! I saw improvement immediately.
xo
Alana: Oh great! I’m so glad you love it! I was addicted to it – keep using it every morning to cleanse my face until recently I started on the herbal healing masque. But I still use it like 3 – 4 times a week; more as a cleanser and not so much as a mask.
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:06 am
why would clay foam?
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June 23rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
No, of course they don’t foam but in this case, it’ll be nice if they do.
June 30th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I love Rhassoul Clay too! My face is always so smooth and clear after I use it.
I haven’t tried using it for my hair yet, but I’m addicted to for my face.
Here in the U.S. the best Rhassoul Clay is made by Best of Nature.
I would recommend Rhassoul Clay to anyone – it’s great!
August 8th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Rhassoul Clay (Mud) is used in Spa’s the world over as a detoxifying Body Treatment. Rhassoul (Rasul) mud exfoliates the skin, drawing out impurities and infusing rich mineral nutrients to rejuvenate and revive.
Detoxification takes place through the skin which is the largest elimination organ of the body.