How to Make an Egyptian Mud Mask

Ancient Egyptians made mud masks out of clay.

According to the website Mountain Rose Herbs, Ancient Egyptians of noble birth often used rhassoul clay to create mud masks. Rhassoul clay comes from Morocco and is known for its ability to detoxify the skin. It even contains the nutrients calcium and potassium. Creating your own Egyptian mud mask at home only takes a few minutes once all of the ingredients have been gathered together.

Things You'll Need

• 1 teaspoon rhassoul clay
• 1 tablespoon mineral water
• Small bowl
• 3 drops olive oil
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Measure and pour 1 teaspoon of rhassoul clay and 1 tablespoon of mineral water in a small bowl. Stir until combined.

2. Add three drops of olive oil and one egg to the rhassoul clay mixture. Stir the ingredients one last time.

3. Smear the rhassoul clay mixture over your face. You only need a thin layer, so a little bit goes a long way.

4. Wait 15 minutes for the Egyptian mud mask to cleanse your skin before rinsing your face clean with water.

Tips & Warnings

• Rhassoul clay can also be used to make shampoo.

• You can substitute jojoba oil for olive oil if need be.

References

• Mountain Rose Herbs: Clay: The Medicinal and Cosmetic Benefits
• Rewaj; Egyptian Facial Mask Recipes; Hina Safdar; September 2011
• Viva Woman; DIY Beauty: Rhassoul Clay Facial Cleanser; December 2008

Resources

• Skin Care at Home: Facial Masks