Multani Mitti: Multani Mitti or fuller’s earth or mud has been used by homemakers and skin experts alike for hundreds of years. It is also used in herbal formulations like Ayurvedic beauty treatments, and ubtans to cleanse and detox the body.
What is Multani mitti?
Multani mitti is a clay like substance, rich in minerals. It was first used in Pakistani city of Multan , hence the name. Its texture is much finer than clay and has a higher water content. It’s composed of hydrated aluminum silicates and is rich in magnesium chloride and calcium bentonite, a composition similar to bentonite clay. It’s found in a large range of natural colors like brown, green, and white.
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It is called fullers earth for its historic use by textile workers known as “fullers.”
Skin specialists believe that Fuller’s earth was popularly mined in the state of Multan and exported to other regions of the Indian subcontinent. And that’s how it came to be known as Multani Mitti. Women of affluent families always had a stash of Multani mitti along with sandalwood paste and gram flour, which they used for beauty treatments.
It is said that fuller’s earth was mixed with water and applied to feet to reduce inflammation during World War II.
Multani mitti can be used in multiple ways as a beauty treatment – face pack, face mask, spot treatment and as exfoliant
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Multani Mitti DIY recipes
Simple face pack
For combination skin, mix Multani Mitti in your favorite high fat milk and in rose water for dehydrated skin.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup high fat milk of choice or rose water
1 tbsp. multani mitti powder
Directions:
Mix one tbsp. of Multani mitti with 1/4 cup milk or rose water
Apply to a clean, dry face.
Leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Spot treatment
If you are sick of acnes, try this quick and easy spot treatment with Multani Mitti
Ingredients:
1 tsp. food-grade sandalwood powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tbsp. Multanni mitti powder
2 tbsp. water
Directions:
Mix sandalwood, turmeric, and Multani mitti powder with water and make a thick paste.
Apply directly to acne pimples and let dry. For best results, leave it on overnight.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Cooling face mask
This simple face mask is moisturizing, brightening, and cleansing.
Ingredients:
1 tsp. sandalwood powder
1 tbsp. Multani mitti powder
2 tsp. coconut water
2 tsp. high fat milk of choice
Steps:
Mix the powders and liquids together.
Spread paste on clean, dry skin.
Leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Exfoliating mask
This exfoliating mask features the skin benefits of antioxidant-rich papaya.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Multani mitti powder
1 tbsp. papaya pulp
Directions:
Mix ingredients to create a paste.
Apply to a clean, dry face.
Allow to dry completely.
Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Recipe courtesy Sushant Shetty of Kaya Limited.
Moisturizing mask
For skin types that need extra moisture, mix your Multani mitti with equal parts aloe vera gel. Make sure it’s food-grade and has no additives.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Multani mitti
1 tbsp. aloe vera gel
Directions:
Mix ingredients.
Apply to clean, dry face.
Leave for 10 minutes.
Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Lemon exfoliant
Slough off dead skin cells and brighten with lemon sed in this simple exfoliant blend
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Multani mitti
1 tsp. glycerine
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. rose water
Directions:
Mix ingredients to form a paste.
Gently massage onto clean, dry skin in a circular motion.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Warning: Do not use this if going out in the sun as lemon and other citrus fruits may cause skin irritation. Always do a patch test before you use lemon in your skin care routine.
When not to use Multani Mitti
If you have highly sensitive or dry skin, avoid using Multani mitti. It absorbs oil and can leave your skin feeling dehydrated.
Always do a patch test to rule out sensitivity and allergy.
Disclaimer: This material, including advice, provides general information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Take the methods, and claims mentioned in this article as suggestions only; DNP India does not confirm or refute them. Consult a doctor before implementing any such suggestions/ treatment/medicine/diet.
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