Moroccan Nila: Here’s why this North African skincare secret is getting global attention

Of late, one is becoming more open –minded when it comes to various skincare products. People are looking to not only experiment but read up and try new products on their skin for maximum benefits, when their regular products are not helping any more or have reached a point of stagnation while trying to solve your skin problems. One such beauty product from North Africa which is gaining momentum is the Moroccan Nila Powder.

What is Moroccan Nila and does it help skin?

Demarcated by its deep blue colour, it is usually mixed with natural clays, herbs hydrating agents etc to be used on the skin. Its resemblance to indigo might sometimes confuse people, but it is a completely different product and used for brightening, evening out the skin tone and more.  

For years it has been extracted from natural blue clay or powdered stone that have been used by Berber women for centuries. For using it on the skin, it is often combined with rose water, essential oils and ghassoul clay to activate its properties and make your skin benefit from it.

Bonus: Here’s a quick pack recipe using Moroccan nila

Here’s a quick and easy Face mask or scrub that you can make at home and use at least once or twice a week for better results. All you need to do is mix a teaspoon of Moroccan Nila with a teaspoon of ghassoul clay or yogurt; a few drops of rose water or argan oil and your pack is ready. Apply it to the clean skin for 10-15 minutes before washing it off and apply a moisturizer soon after.

Why should you include Moroccan Nila in your daily skincare?

·       For those who are searching for a skincare solution which adapts with sensitive skincare, Moroccan nila is your go-to product. Considered safe for sensitive skin, it can be used tension free, when mixed with hydrating agents like rose water, argan oil or yogurt.

·       It acts as an exfoliant and helps in reaching the deeper layers of the skin and removing dead cells from it. It withdraws impurities and dirt from the skin leaving it refreshed and detoxified.  

·       Have an occasion and want a soft and smooth skin? Do not forget to apply a Moroccan nila face pack or face scrub so that you are occasion ready with an enviable glow, within no minutes.

·       With its power to give the skin a natural glow on regular use by removing any undertones or replacing dullness, Moroccan nila is that brightening and glow boosting agent you never knew you needed.

·       If you are tired of dark spots, acne scars and hyper-pigmentation then you might be turning to the right product to help you sail through it all.