Soak In The Benefits of Multani Mitti With These 5 Effective Face Packs

If using organic goodies for the wellness of your hair & skin, a part of your system, then are you using Multani Mitti too?

For starters, Multani Mitti (aka Fuller's Earth) is basically Mud which has the ability to decolorize oil or other liquids without the use of harsh chemical treatments. It is widely used in treating cases decontamination & some of poisoning. It acts as a cleaning agent, works for special effects in motion pictures and of course is widely used in cosmetology & dermatology.

It is packed with minerals, hence making it a fine choice for skin & hair care.

Here are some simple, easy breezy "Multani Mitti" face packs which you can make at home. The best part is that Multani Mitti can be used for any skin type. One has to simply change the ingredients of the concoction, (Multani Mitti being the constant) and you have a pack ready for your skin type.

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1. For Oily Skin

Take 1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti

Add a tiny amount of Sandalwood Powder

Add Rose Water & Milk

Mix the above mixture well and apply it on the face. Leave for 20 mins & rinse off 

2. For spot / blemish reduction

Take 1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti

Cut 1 tomato into half and squeeze out the juice

Add a pinch of turmeric powder (turmeric is wonderful clearing agent)

Mix the above & make a paste. Apply on the face and rinse off after 10 mins. Follow up with some cold toner or skin icing (rubbing ice on the face).

3. For Dry Skin

Take 1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti

Add 1 teaspoons of curd (yogurt)

Add a drop of honey 

If you have some malai (fresh cream), that can be added too.

Make a mixture of the above ingredients and apply on the face & rinse off the usual way. Click here if you want to know more about makeup for dry skin.

4.  For Glowing Skin

Make some pulp out a a papaya.

Add 1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti to it.

Add some rose water (if required to improve consistency)

Mix everything well, apply and rinse off after 15-20 minutes.

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5. For treating Sun Damage

If your tan is irritating you, then take 1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti,

Add 1 teaspoon of mint leaves powder or finely crush mint leaves with 1 teaspoon yoghurt.

Mix, apply and rinse off after 15  minutes.

Alternately you could also make a mix of Multani Mitti, lime juice & honey and treat the tan.

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So you see, these face packs are fairly simple to whip up at home. Multani Mitti is known for pulling out dirt and clearing out the skin. It has oil absorbing properties which help in clearing up acne. It also works as a wonderful scrub lending a healthy glow to the skin. 

Try & see yourself and share your experience with us in the comments below.