What is Multani Mitti

Mitti means mud or clay. Since the clay is believed to have originated in a place called Multan, it derives the name from a direct interpretation of “clay or mud from Multan.” Multani mitti, also known as Fuller’s earth, is a mineral-rich clay material that has long been used as a beauty ingredient. Originally used as an absorbent in the wool industry, multani mitti is now a staple ingredient in a lot of beauty and skin care products. It is an abundant source of minerals like magnesium, silica, quartz, calcium, iron, calcite, and dolomite.

The ingredient is popularly used as a remedy for acne and blemishes. However, a lot of people are unaware of how versatile multani mitti is when it comes to the benefits it offers for your face, skin, and health. Following is a list of the 14 different uses and benefits of multani mitti.

Multani Mitti For Face

1. Exfoliates

Multani mitti is known for its excellent exfoliating properties. The ingredient is gentle on your face, but, at the same time, efficiently removes dead cells from the top layers of your skin and unclogs the pores. This is one of the ways in which it prevents the formation of acne. To use multani mitti for exfoliation, follow the steps below.

Multani Mitti For Exfoliation

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 tsp rose water

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

5 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. Combine the multani mitti and rose water until you get a coarse mixture.
3. Apply this mixture onto your face. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Gently massage your face with the multani mitti mixture on it.
5. After about 5 minutes, rinse your face with lukewarm water.

2-3 times a week.

2. Makes Your Face Glow

Multani mitti can be a great asset to add to your beauty arsenal. Not only does it help get rid of dead skin cells, but it also imparts an instant glow onto your face. It does this by getting rid of all the impurities from your skin and by unclogging your pores. This has an added advantage of helping prepare your face to better absorb serums or lotions, boosting their efficiency. Follow the steps below to use multani mitti as a face pack for radiant skin.

Multani Mitti For Glowing Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 tbsp tomato juice
• 1 tsp sandalwood powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a plastic or glass bowl, mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste onto your face as you would a face pack. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes or until the pack dries.
5. Loosen and wipe off the face pack with a damp towel.
6. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

1-2 times a week.

3. Controls Oil Production

Not only does the use of multani mitti help purify your skin, but it also helps regularize oil production for both oily and dry skin types. Below, I’ve put together two multani mitti face packs for dry and oily skin.

Multani Mitti For Oily Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 1/2 tsp rose water
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a plastic or glass bowl, mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste onto your face as you would a face pack. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes or until the pack dries.
5. Loosen and wipe off the face pack with a damp towel.
6. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

1-2 times a week.

Multani Mitti For Dry Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 1/2 tsp curd
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a plastic or glass bowl, mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste onto your face as you would a face pack. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes or until the pack dries.
5. Loosen and wipe off the face pack with a damp towel.
6. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

1-2 times a week.

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4. Controls Acne

Multani mitti is extremely popular for its oil-absorbing properties. This is what makes it an effective tool against acne. It helps draw out the oil and impurities from your skin, speeding up the healing process when it comes to zits. It also nourishes your skin with its rich content of minerals, keeping it healthy and preventing further breakouts. Follow the steps below to control your acne with multani mitti.

Multani Mitti For Acne

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 tsp need powder
• 2 tsp rose water
• 4-5 drops lemon juice
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a plastic or glass bowl, mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste onto your face as you would a face pack. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes or until the pack dries.
5. Loosen and wipe off the face pack with a damp towel.
6. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

1-2 times a week.

5. Fades Blemishes

Multani mitti not only fights acne, but it also clears your skin by fading blemishes and scars left behind by acne. The following multani mitti pack helps get rid of blemishes, acne scars, and pigmentation.

Multani Mitti For Blemishes

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 2 tsp potato juice
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

10-15 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a plastic or glass bowl, mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste onto your face as you would a face pack. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes or until the pack dries.
5. Loosen and wipe off the face pack with a damp towel.
6. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

1-2 times a week.

6. De-tans Your Skin

part from fading blemishes and lightening pigmentation, this natural ingredient also helps get rid of a bad sun tan. Here’s how you can use multani mitti to get rid of a tan:

Multani Mitti For De-Tanning

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 tbsp mashed papaya
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

20 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a plastic or glass bowl, mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste onto your face as you would a face pack. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Leave the paste on for about 20 minutes
5. Loosen and wipe off the face pack with a damp towel.
6. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.

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7. Removes Blackheads And Whiteheads

Multani mitti, as a scrub, helps get rid of blackheads and whiteheads. This is mostly due to its purifying and cleansing properties. Follow the steps below to remove blackheads and whiteheads with the help of multani mitti.

Multani Mitti For Blackheads And Whiteheads

You Will Need

• 2 coarsely ground almonds
• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 1/2 tsp rose water

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

5 minutes

Treatment

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry with a towel.
2. Combine the multani mitti and rose water until you get a coarse mixture.
3. Apply this mixture onto your face. Ensure to avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth.
4. Gently massage your face with the multani mitti mixture on it. Concentrate on the areas most affected by blackheads, like your nose.
5. After about 5 minutes, rinse your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.

Multani Mitti For Skin And Health

8. Fades Scars

Multani mitti helps fade the appearance of old scars and burns. Read the steps below to find out how you can use multani mitti to fade scars.

Multani Mitti For Scars

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• 1 tbsp carrot pulp
• 1 tsp olive oil
• A towel

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Treatment

1. Clean your skin with a mild cleanser and pat dry with a towel.
2. In a bowl, combine the ingredients to get a smooth mixture.
3. Apply the mixture onto the affected areas and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
4. Wipe off with a towel or wash cloth.

How Often?

Twice a day.

9. Cleanses Your Skin

Multani mitti can be used as a gentle cleanser that not only removes dirt, but also exfoliates your skin and helps give you an even complexion. To use the ingredient as a body wash, follow the steps below.

Multani Mitti As A Body Wash

You Will Need

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup neem powder
• 1/4 cup white chandan
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp gram flour
• 1 cup multani mitti

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

5 minutes

Treatment

1. Combine the ingredients and store the mixture in a jar in your bathroom.
2. Replace your regular soap with this cleansing powder.
3. Gently scrub your body with the powder for a couple of minutes.
4. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

How Often?

Every day or every other day.

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