Ghassoul is 100% natural and comes from mines in the Fez region of Morocco. It is quick and easy to use. Ghassoul has been used for over 12 centuries in North Africa and the Middle East and is extracted in either small pieces or powder. The main component of Ghassoul is the mineral stevensite which is composed of magnesium silicate. Its cleansing properties make it ideal for cleaning face, body and hair.