Take a journey back to the ancient kingdoms of North Africa, when the Black Moors dressed in ornate robes and walked with a regal air. Our Moroccan Red Clay Soap combines some of Morocco’s most famous natural products including argan oil and mineral-rich red clay. Shea butter is added for extra richness. This majestic soap is scented with an exotic aroma of incense, amber, dark musk and fragrant wood, perfect for a luxurious bathing experience.
Shea Butter comes from the nut of the shea tree and has been used in Africa for thousands of years. Shea butter is very rich in fat and has been shown to have *antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Moroccan Red Clay, also called Rhassoul Clay, has been used in skincare for generations. It is *skin-protective, and is also believed to be able to absorb and neutralize substances. This clay has a naturally rich red hue, providing the vibrant coloring for this soap.
Argan Oil is truly an ancient oil used by Africans for thousands of years. It has been shown to *improve skin elasticity and hydration. Argan oil also *provides a softening and relaxing effect on the skin.
This soap contains no dyes. Its rich red color comes from the Moroccan clay.
Our Moroccan Red Clay Soap will have you feeling regal and majestic in no time. Its aroma of incense, amber, dark musk and fragrant wood will bring your mind back to the time of the African Kings and Queens of antiquity. Enjoy!
4.5oz bar
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Properties of Rhassoul Clay: Serji B, Bouhout T, Chablou M, Ussman EE, Harroudi TE. Ostomy skin complications treated with rhassoul: case studies. Br J Nurs. 2018 Mar 8;27(5):S20-S21. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2018.27.5.S20. PMID: 29517321.
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