Rhassoul clay (Moroccan Lava Clay)
AKA “Moroccan Lava Clay
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Rhassoul clay (Moroccan Lava Clay)
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
Rhassoul Clay [Moroccan Lava Clay] is a cosmetic ingredient.
Form
Powder
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Absorbent
Abrasive
Viscosity Controlling
Traditional Use
Used for centuries by Berber women in Morocco for cleansing and purifying the skin and hair. Rhassoul clay has been traded as a cosmetic ingredient in North Africa for at least 500 years due to its mineral-rich composition.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR