Aker Fassi Clay Pot: How to Mix and Use It at Home

Short answer: no. Aker Fassi is a tint for lips and cheeks, used in very small amounts. It is not spread over the face and not left on to dry.

The confusion is easy to understand. The terracotta pot looks like the container for a clay mask, and many people search for "Aker Fassi mask" or "clay pot" when they first hear the name.

From our catalogue: it is a traditional handcrafted Moroccan cosmetic made from poppy petals and pomegranate extract, applied from a terracotta base to give a buildable red tint. The pot is part of the tradition, not just packaging. It is the surface the colour is lifted from.

If you love a mask-style ritual, keep that as its own step. Prepare your skin with a simple routine, then use the tint afterwards for colour. Think of the tint as the finishing touch, not the treatment.

You do not need much. The beauty of this ritual is how little it asks for.

Keep everything clean and dry before you begin, because the pot should never get wet.

• Your Aker Fassi pot, such as the Aker Fassi in a traditional terracotta pot.
• Clean fingertips or a small clean brush.
• A few drops of water or natural distilled rose water in a separate small dish or lid.
• A small mirror and good daylight to judge the shade.
• Optional: a few drops of prickly pear seed oil on dry lips or skin beforehand. Keep it light so the tint can grip.
• A quick patch test on the inner wrist before first use, as with any new cosmetic.

"Mixing" here just means picking up a little colour. You are not making a paste in the pot.

Remember that it is a buildable red tint, so start small and layer slowly for a deeper flush.

1. Step 1: Start with clean, dry skin and lips.
2. Step 2: Dampen a fingertip or brush with a single drop of water or rose water. Less is more.
3. Step 3: Touch it to the terracotta base and swirl until the colour lifts. Do not pour liquid into the pot.
4. Step 4: Dab on the lips first, pressing lightly, then blot to see the true shade.
5. Step 5: For cheeks, tap onto the apple of the cheek and blend outward with a clean finger.

One light layer gives a soft, natural flush. Each extra layer deepens the red, so you decide how far to go.

Skin tone and natural lip colour change how the tint reads, so check it in daylight before adding more. On cheeks, blend with a clean fingertip for a diffused finish.

On lips, you can apply over a light balm or a touch of oil for a more comfortable feel, or blot for a matte, stained look. Results vary with your skin and how you apply it, so treat the first try as a test run.

Terracotta is handcrafted and a little delicate, so a few habits will keep the pot in good shape.

Always use a clean, only slightly damp fingertip or brush. Wipe the surface dry after use and store the pot covered, away from steam and direct sun.

• Keep it out of the shower area to avoid excess moisture.
• Handle with care: terracotta can chip if dropped.
• Avoid sharing the pot, to keep things hygienic.

A tint looks best on skin that feels fresh and comfortable. Before application, try a light mist of rose water and a few drops of prickly pear seed oil for a smooth, fresh base. Our rose water daily uses and natural morning and night skincare routine show how to fit this in.

At the end of the day, remove the tint with a gentle cleanser.

If you like the name for body care, the Moroccan body scrub with Aker Fassi and turmeric is a separate body product. It is not a face mask and not a lip tint.

For a nod to the tradition behind it all, read about Moroccan bridal beauty rituals.

There are two options in the shop: the vegan lip and cheek stain in a traditional terracotta pot and the botanical lip and cheek stain made from poppy petals and pomegranate extract.

Both are used the same way: a drop of liquid, a swirl, a dab. For more to pair with them, browse the Skin & Body collection.

A small pot also makes an easy gift. It fits neatly into a Moroccan beauty gift without being bulky.