| Rhassoul mud is well known throughout the world for | | | | for dry skin). Neem leaves can also be used and is |
| its ability to keep skin looking beautiful and is used in | | | | antibacterial, so it will further help with any acne |
| upscale health spas worldwide. It's a reddish clay that | | | | problem. |
| comes from deposits under the Atlas Mountains in | | | | Essential oils can be added to the herbs for |
| Morocco. | | | | fragrance, however no more than 2 drops of the oils |
| Mud masks have been used for centuries to help | | | | should be added since they are very concentrated. |
| give skin a smooth, clean and fresh appearance but | | | | Add enough water to make a paste, but do NOT |
| Rhassoul clay is unique in that it has higher | | | | use a metal bowl, use glass, wood or pottery. You |
| concentrations of trace elements like magnesium, | | | | can start with equal amounts of water and the clay |
| iron, sodium, silica, potassium and calcium. The reason | | | | mixture and let it set for a few minutes. Add more |
| for this is due to the depths at which it is mined. | | | | water if necessary. Apply a thin layer on your face |
| These elements help detoxify the skin, hence its | | | | and let dry. It can take anywhere from 10-20 |
| ability to prevent skin problems. Also, as we age our | | | | minutes. Rinse off with warm water. You will |
| bodies do not produce minerals to the extent it did | | | | immediately notice how smooth and fresh your face |
| when we were younger, so we need other sources. | | | | will feel! |
| This depletion of minerals results in dry skin, wrinkles, | | | | An extra bonus with Rhassoul clay is that it is also a |
| brittle bones and nails, and dry, lackluster hair. Using | | | | great way to clean hair and alleviate scalp problems. |
| Rhassoul mud helps replenish these depleted minerals. | | | | An easy recipe for shampoo is: |
| The drying action of a Rhassoul mud mask helps | | | | One tsp. Rhassoul clay |
| draw out impurities and toxins in the skin. It can also | | | | One-half tsp. oil (like tea tree or neem, but any oil is |
| be used as a cleanser since it helps get rid of excess | | | | fine) |
| dirt, sebum, oil and skin cells while at the same time | | | | Water |
| having a moisturizing and soothing effect on the skin. | | | | Let the mixture set for around 10 minutes and then |
| It helps reduce dryness and flakiness while improving | | | | just rub it on your scalp, don't worry about |
| texture, elasticity and clarity. It is also antimicrobial | | | | massaging it into your hair, just apply it to your scalp. |
| which makes it a perfect supplement for someone | | | | Then simply rinse. You'll find you won't have to wash |
| prone to acne. | | | | your hair as frequently. And besides that, you'll be |
| There are numerous other types of mud that can be | | | | helping the environment by not having to buy and |
| very effective in helping one's skin, such as Moor | | | | dispose of all those plastic shampoo and conditioner |
| Mud, Dead Sea Mud and French Green Clay, but the | | | | bottles! |
| best by far is Rhassoul Mud. Even if a person has | | | | The bottom line is Rhassoul clay is a perfect addition |
| sensitive skin, this mud can be used since it's very | | | | in any household, whether a family member has skin |
| mild. | | | | problems or not. This is just one of many acne |
| A basic recipe includes 2 oz. of clay with 2 oz. of | | | | natural remedies and if you're prone to acne this may |
| powdered herbs, such as lavender, ground | | | | be the perfect solution for you! |
| chamomile, marshmallow root or ginger root (good | | | | |