Gaba (Qasil) Face Powder – Natural East African Cleanser & Face Mask

Sourced from East Africa · Ethiopian beauty heritage

Gaba (Qasil) Face Powder – Natural East African Cleanser & Face Mask

€9.09

The pure, single-ingredient beauty ritual Ethiopian women have trusted for generations — now in your bathroom. No chemicals, no fillers, nothing to hide.

✓ 100% natural — one ingredient only

✓ Originally sourced from East Africa

✓ A centuries-old Ethiopian beauty tradition

✓ No fragrance, no preservatives, no fillers

Shipped from our store in  Jönköping, Sweden

Clean, soft, glowing skin with the face ritual East African women have trusted for generations. One powder, no chemicals, nothing to hide.

Gaba, known in the Horn of Africa as Qasil, is made from the dried, finely ground leaves of the wild Gaba tree (Ziziphus spina-christi). Across Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea it has been the everyday face wash of grandmothers, mothers and daughters long before bottled cleansers existed. We source it directly from East Africa and bring it to you exactly as it is meant to be: 100% pure leaf powder.

What one jar of Gaba does for you

  • ✓ Deep, gentle cleanse: natural saponins foam lightly and lift dirt, oil and makeup without stripping your skin.
  • ✓ Smoother texture: the fine powder works as a soft exfoliant to buff away dull, dead skin.
  • ✓ Balanced, less oily skin: helps control shine and keeps pores looking clearer.
  • ✓ That natural glow: skin looks brighter, fresher and more even after just one mask.
  • ✓ Calm, comfortable skin: a traditional choice for sensitive and blemish-prone skin.
  • ✓ 3-in-1 value: use it as a daily cleanser, a weekly face mask and a body scrub.
  • ✓ Clean ingredient list: one ingredient. No fragrance, no preservatives, no fillers.

A beauty secret from Ethiopia and East Africa

For centuries, Gaba has been part of Ethiopian and East African beauty rituals: a pre-wedding glow treatment for brides, and the simple daily wash that kept skin clear in a hot, dusty climate. At Grmawit we bring that same heritage to your bathroom, sourced from where it originally grows.

How to use

  1. Daily cleanser: mix 1 teaspoon of powder with a little water in your palm until it forms a light paste. Massage onto damp skin, then rinse.
  2. Face mask: mix 1–2 tablespoons with water, rose water or yoghurt to a smooth paste. Apply, leave for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
  3. Boost it: add a pinch of our Erd Turmeric Skin Powder or a few drops of honey for extra glow.

Ingredients

100% ground Gaba / Qasil leaves (Ziziphus spina-christi).

Good to know

  • For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Do a patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before first use.
  • Store dry and sealed, away from direct sunlight.

SOURCED FROM EAST AFRICA

100% NATURAL · ONE INGREDIENT ONLY

Why it works

Everything you get in one pure powder

Pure single ingredient

Nothing added, nothing hidden. Just the plant itself, finely milled, exactly as it has been used for centuries.

Sourced from East Africa

Originally grown and harvested in East Africa, the true home of this ritual, and brought straight to Sweden.

Eritrean beauty heritage

The same ritual grandmothers, mothers and brides in Ethiopia & Eritrea have trusted for generations.

Chemical-free care

No fragrance, no preservatives, no synthetic colour. Clean beauty in its oldest and simplest form.

Visible results

Fresher, brighter-looking skin and stronger, shinier hair, from a ritual that is easy to fit into your week.

Great value, many uses

One pouch lasts for many treatments. Mix it as a mask, a cleanser, a scrub or a hair pack.

Our story

An ancient East-african ritual, originally sourced from Eritrea.

Long before bottled cleansers and boxed hair dyes, women across Eritrea and East Africa cared for their skin and hair with what the land gave them: Gaba leaves, golden Erd root and Henna.

These rituals were passed from grandmother to mother to daughter, and used before weddings, holidays and every important day. At Grmawit we source them from where they originally grow and bring that heritage to you, pure and unchanged.

Complete the ritual

Face, skin and hair — the East African trio

Gaba (Qasil)

For the face

A gentle natural cleanser and face mask for clean, soft, glowing skin.

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Erd Turmeric

For the glow

The golden Ethiopian bridal mask for a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

Shop Erd

Henna

For the hair

Natural copper-red colour, grey coverage, strength and shine, with zero harsh chemicals.

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The ritual

Three simple steps

01

Mix

Blend the powder with water, yoghurt, honey or rose water into a smooth paste.

02

Apply

Spread evenly on clean skin or hair and let the ritual work while you relax.

03

Rinse

Rinse with lukewarm water and enjoy fresh, glowing skin or soft, shiny hair.

See the product description above for exact amounts and timing for this powder.

Questions, answered

Is it really 100% natural?

Yes. Each powder is one single plant ingredient, finely milled. No fragrance, preservatives, dyes or fillers are added.

Where does it come from?

All three powders are originally sourced from East Africa and rooted in Ethiopian beauty traditions that go back generations.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

These rituals are traditionally used on all skin types, but every skin is different. Always do a patch test 24–48 hours before first use.

How long does one pouch last?

You only need a small amount per treatment, so one jar lasts for many masks, washes or hair treatments.

Can I combine the powders?

Yes. You can mix Gaba and Erd for a cleansing and glow mask in one, and use Henna for your weekly hair ritual.

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