Let’s discover some of Morocco’s secrets: Argan oil Argan oil is known beyond Moroccan borders. The argan tree grows only in the South Atlantic region of Morocco. Once harvested, the tree's fruits are sun-dried. The pulp is separated from the kernels. Once dried, the kernels are crushed and cold-pressed to extract argan oil. Multi-functional, argan oil is used to care for hair, body, and face. It is suitable for all skin types, but it works wonders on mature and dry skin thanks to its anti-aging and healing properties. Its regulating properties make it an ideal treatment for combination to oily skin. It is also suitable for all hair types and is recommended for dry and fragile hair. How to use argan oil? To reap all its benefits, argan oil is used as simply as possible. Apply it directly to the parts of your body you wish to nourish and massage in. Your skin will immediately feel softer and more supple. For your hair care, argan oil can be used as an oil bath to strengthen and add shine to hair. As a finishing touch, it can be applied to the lengths and ends to soften and protect them. Rhassoul Rhassoul comes from the Moroccan Atlas Mountains. It has been used for centuries by Moroccan women to gently care for and cleanse their hair and skin. This explains why rhassoul is found in many body, face, and hair care products. Rhassoul, the cleansing earth, comes from volcanic quarries in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains and is rich in natural foaming saponin. It does not attack the skin's protective film or the hair's protective sheath. Ideal for all skin types (from oily to sensitive), rhassoul is a purifying clay that will regulate the skin and leave it feeling soft. The clay will also purify the scalp, coat the fiber, and add volume to the hair. A truly natural cleansing treatment. How to use rhassoul? For your facial treatments, simply use it as a mask by mixing it with water or rose floral water and a vegetable oil. Apply it all over your face, even around your eyes, and leave it on for a few minutes. Rinse with clean water. For body care, you can use rhassoul as a cleansing treatment. We recommend filling a bottle with water (1 liter), adding rhassoul (1 tablespoon), and shaking the mixture well to create a lather and make the water viscous. Use this water to gently cleanse your skin. For your hair care, apply rhassoul paste directly to the scalp (rhassoul + water or floral water + vegetable oil). Leave on for a few minutes and emulsify before rinsing everything out. You can also add rhassoul to your hair mask bases. This will make rinsing easier. Black seed oil The Prophet Muhammad said that "this oil could cure everything except death." Also known as black cumin oil, black seed oil is an ally for problem skin. Black seed generally comes from Egypt or Tunisia but is still used by many Eastern women. The black seed is cold-pressed to retain all its properties. Black seed oil is used to treat the body from the outside as well as the inside. It has healing and anti-infectious properties. Fans of natural acne treatments use black seed oil for its effectiveness. It will also tone and soften the skin. Black seed oil is also used to treat the scalp. It will tone the scalp and slow hair loss. Irritated scalps are instantly soothed with black seed oil. How to use black seed oil? Black seed oil can be used alone for the face, body, or hair. You can also make serums to apply to specific areas. For an anti-acne facial serum, you can mix black seed oil with jojoba oil. The latter is also good for problem skin and will provide... Henna Henna is a shrub that grows naturally in regions of Africa. There are different types of henna for multiple colorings. The henna we offer comes from Morocco. Once picked, the leaves are dried and then finely ground. This texture facilitates the formation of the paste once the henna is mixed with water. In addition to being used as a natural coloring powder, henna is also a treatment that will coat, strengthen, and repair hair. It also aids in hair growth. It's important to know that henna is suitable for all hair types. How to use henna? The origin of the henna will determine the color you'll achieve. Waam henna, which comes from Morocco, produces a color that can range from red to mahogany. To achieve a wide range of colors, henna must be combined with different coloring powders. We recommend the Peau Neuve blog to learn more about henna and discover its tips for successful henna application. Henna is also used to color skin (temporary tattoos, traditional henna, etc.). Simply mix it with water and leave it on the skin for a longer or shorter time. It all depends on the intensity you are looking for. Damask rose floral water As its name suggests, the Damask Rose actually comes from Damascus in Syria. Today, it is mainly cultivated in Morocco, Turkey, and Bulgaria. It is obtained by distilling rose petals with water. In the case of Waam floral waters, the distillation is done with organic aloe vera water. Damask rose floral water is a treatment that is part of an anti-aging routine. It regenerates the skin and prevents aging. Combination to oily skin loves it because it purifies and regulates. Of course, it refreshes while toning the skin. For some people, Damask rose floral water can provide soothing relief. How to use Damask rose floral water? Spray it directly onto your face and neck to benefit from its astringent and toning properties. You can also use Damask rose floral water instead of water to make your clay masks. Of course, there are still many Moroccan beauty secrets. Feel free to share any you know with us.
