This Ghassoul clay exfoliating mask contains Moroccan Lava Clay. Both names are used to describe the mineral-rich clay, offering a naturally cleansing texture, along with calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Suits: Normal to oily skin.

Formulator's note: Ghassoul is the only clay in the range that naturally contains stevensite, alongside the more usual minerals found in most clays. It has a particularly distinctive texture that creates a nice variation. So, for this reason its a single ingredient mask without other ingredients.

What is a face mask? A facial mask is a cosmetic product applied to the skin to cleanse, exfoliate or hydrate. They come in many forms (creams, clay mixtures, sheets and peels), often combining minerals and botanical extracts to work on skin texture and appearance.

Facial masks have a long history. Ancient Egyptians used clay mixed with ingredients like honey or milk. In ancient Greece, herbal blends were used on skin texture. In both China and India, herbs have long been combined with natural clays to make masks, not too dissimilar to modern practice.

There are different kinds of masks for different purposes: some focus on deep cleansing to help clear the pores, while others are aimed at gentle exfoliation.

Did you know: Ghassoul takes its name from the Arabic 'ghassala', meaning 'to wash'. As the name would suggest, it comes from a single deposit in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. In fact, people have used it to cleanse skin and hair for centuries.