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What is a "smectic" clay exactly?
The word smectic means "swelling" which means that it's extremely absorbent-much more so than other cosmetic clays. In fact, it's made up of three layers with a water layer sandwiched in between. This clay has a unique ability to absorb tremendous amounts of water, which makes it ideal for cleansing and detoxifying the skin.
Rhassoul clay contains higher percentages of silica, magnesium, potassium, calcium and other trace minerals than other clays. These minerals make the clay highly detoxifying as they can actually exchange themselves for toxic compounds like metals in the skin. So the clay not only works to remove impurities from your skin-it also replaces them with nourishing trace minerals. And, the clay's high level of ions exchange makes it ideal for toning and enriching the skin.
But perhaps the best part about Rhassoul clay is what it doesn't contain: no petrochemical derivatives, no synthetic preservatives, no surfactants or artificial colors ... all of which are common in commercial soaps and cleansers.
RHASSOUL
In Morocco, there is a jar of Rhassoul in most households. Highly valued by women for their family's hair and skin care. Rhassoul is high in Silica, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium and Sodium content, making it surely one of the finest natural treasures for cleansing and conditioning the complexion, hair, scalp and body.. It is no surprise then, that Rhassoul is also used by Moroccan women medicinally during pregnancy because of its high mineral content.
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In the U.S., clinical studies have been conducted by International Research Services Inc. (www.irsi.org) and Structure Probe Inc. (www.2spi.com) to evaluate Rhassoul on skin condition. The study results showed Rhassoul measurably ...
- Reduces dryness (79%)
- Reduces flakiness (41%)
- Improves skin clarity (68%)
- Improves skin elasticity / firmness (24%)
- Improves skin texture (106%)
- Removes surface oil and oil from inside and around blackheads, whiteheads and breakouts ranging from mild to severe.
- Removes dead skin layers, resulting in a general smoothing of the surface skin
- In addition to the oil removal characteristics, Rhassoul smoothes and improves dry skin due to gentle exfoliation and re-mineralization.
Naturopathic practitioners also use clay in humans to protect against mycotoxins, heavy metal poisoning and to
detoxify environmental pollutants.
Rhassoul clay is a truly exquisite Spa quality clay from ancient deposits unearthed from the fertile Atlas mountains of Morocco where it has been used for over 1400 years as a skin conditioner, soap, and shampoo. This clay has a long history, and was used in ancient Rome and Egypt by those of nobility. Rhassoul is a mineral rich, reddish/brown clay that blends extremely well with water making its application to the face and skin a smooth and delightful experience.
Today, upscale spas and resorts across the globe utilize the toning and enriching benefits offered by Rhassoul clay. It is very high in trace minerals such as silica, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and sodium, making it truly one of the finest treasures for pampering your skin. Because of the high mineral content, astringent properties, and absorption properties, Rhassoul clay is a wonderful and effective clay for cleansing, detoxification, and for general skin care treatments. In clinical tests, Rhassoul has been shown to be effective on skin elasticity, clogged pores, removes dead skin layers, removed surface oil from skin, improves skin clarity and appearance, and reduces flakiness and dryness of both the scalp and skin.
