# Strip Washing Eco-Friendly Bathing Method Uses a Sinkful of Water By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sink-bathing References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/04/strip-washing-challenge-can-a-sinkful-of-water-get-you-clean.php) & [naturalspasupplies](http://naturalspasupplies.co.uk/) If you've ever wanted to cut down on your environmental impact by using [less water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet), strip washing is for you. The system uses Rhassoul clay and an alum crystal, and is said to only require a sinkful of water. Strip washing is practiced throughout Africa and Morocco, and is appropriate for both [hair and body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shampoo-body-bar). Rhassoul clay is prized for its ability to draw out toxins--a primary reason for its prevalence in inch-loss body wraps and other [innovative spa treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seen-body-wash). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Strip Washing:** Opportunity for eco-friendly bathing method that minimizes water usage. - **Rhassoul Clay:** Opportunity for utilizing Rhassoul clay for its detoxifying properties in various spa and beauty treatments. - **Inch-loss Body Wraps:** Opportunity for innovative spa treatments incorporating inch-loss body wraps using Rhassoul clay. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Bathing:** Opportunity for businesses to develop and promote environmentally friendly bathing methods. - **Spa and Wellness:** Opportunity for the spa and wellness industry to offer unique treatments utilizing Rhassoul clay. - **Eco-friendly Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty industry to create eco-friendly products using Rhassoul clay for detoxifying effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mess-Free Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-washing-tool.md) - [Waterless Body Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pristine.md) - [Powder-to-Paste Hair Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-water-scalp-treatment.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [Concentrated Waterless Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-wise.md) - [Grass-Scented Bubble Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wash-and-grow.md) - [Convenient Cleaning Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tru-earth.md) - [Water-Free Car Wash Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-wash-kit.md) - [Powder-to-Gel Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-body-powder-wash.md)