Like many women, my bathroom cabinet used to look like a mini beauty boutique—cleansers, toners, exfoliators, serums, moisturizers, masks... you name it. But lately, I’d been wondering: What if less is more? Could ancient rituals beat modern multi-step routines?

So, I decided to try it. For 14 days, I ditched every product I owned and committed to using only three Moroccan ingredients: black soap, ghassoul clay, and pure hand-pressed argan oil.

Here’s what happened.

The Rules

No cheating. No backups. No secret serums at night. My new minimalist skincare routine was strictly:

• Black Soap (2x per week): for deep cleansing

• Ghassoul Clay (1x per week): for detox and gentle exfoliation

• Argan Oil (daily): for hydration and repair

Nothing else.

Week 1 – Detox & Doubts

The first few days were rough. My skin, used to foaming cleansers and active acids, didn’t know what hit it. Without synthetic ingredients, my face felt... different. Not bad, just unfamiliar.

• Black soap had a surprising texture: rich and paste-like. It didn’t foam, but left my skin squeaky clean without tightness.

• Argan oil became my new moisturizer. It absorbed faster than expected, leaving my skin dewy, not greasy.

• Mid-week, I tried ghassoul clay. After rinsing, my skin felt baby-smooth.

But I won’t lie—I missed my night cream.

Week 2 – Glow Activated

By Day 10, something changed. My skin tone looked even. Texture was smoother. My pores? Less obvious. And I hadn’t touched a single synthetic formula in days.

• My face no longer felt dry in the morning.

• I used argan oil under makeup and noticed it acted like a natural primer.

• Black soap now felt like a spa moment.

The best part? Zero irritation. No redness. No breakouts. Just skin that looked... alive.

What I Learned (and What I’ll Keep)

• You don’t need 12 steps. My skin loved the break.

• Black soap is a game changer for deep but gentle cleansing.

• Ghassoul clay works better than any exfoliator I’ve used.

• Argan oil is officially my forever moisturizer.

Will I go back to some of my old products? Maybe. But they’ll be the exception, not the rule.

Because this simple ritual from Morocco didn’t just simplify my skincare routine—it gave me better skin.

Curious about this minimalist approach? Explore the Moroccan ingredients I used and try the ritual yourself.