The advantage of living in an Indian home is the countless natural solutions to countless skin problems. All of our grandmothers swear by the mantra of home remedies, and we are here to preach exactly that.
Multani mitti, or the whole land, is located in the Multan region of Punjab, Pakistan. It is a clay-like substance that is known to have many healing powers. It has also been used in Ayurvedic beauty treatments. Its use in beauty treatments dates back to ancient India, where it was also used by princesses and wealthy women. It is the only solution to various skin problems.
Multani Mitti can be used as a natural cleanser and has many beneficial properties for the skin.
Multani Mitti helps reduce skin sebum
Fight acne
Treat pigmentation
Evens out skin tone and helps treat tan.
Multani Mitti helps in removing dirt and impurities
Get rid of dead skin cells
Eliminate black and whiteheads.
Helps refresh the skin.
Reduces the appearance of pores
Soothes irritations, sunburns, skin rashes, inflammations, etc.
It also helps tighten the skin and thus prevent aging.
Increases skin moisture
It works as a great exfoliant.
Facilitates blood circulation
1. Multani Mitti DIY Face Packs for Oily Skin
2. Multani Mitti with Sandalwood
3. Multani Mitti Rosewater
4. Multani Mitti with Honey
5. Multani Mitti with Tomato
6. Multani Mitti With Turmeric
7. Multani Mitti With Curd
Multani Mitti DIY Face Packs for Oily Skin
Since Multani Mitti has the ability to reduce sebum on the skin, it is essential to include it in your skincare routine if you have oily skin. It will do wonders for your skin and helps to overcome many skin problems, giving you fresh and glowing skin.
Multani Mitti with Sandalwood
Sandalwood is known to nourish the complexion and even the tone of our skin. It also has the ability to reduce the appearance of scars. In addition to sandalwood, this mask contains flour (besan) and cold milk. The flour helps remove a layer of dead skin cells and thus acts as a natural exfoliant, and the cold milk works as an excellent skin moisturizer. This homemade mask is perfect for radiant skin.
Required components:
1 tablespoon of Multani mitti
1 teaspoon sandalwood powder
A teaspoon of flour (besan).
Two tablespoons of cold milk
Procedure:
Add all the given ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
Apply it to your face and neck.
Leave it for 30-40 minutes to let it dry and harden naturally for best results.
Rinse with cold water.
Pro Tip: Patch test on a face pack to avoid skin irritation.
Multani Mitti with rose water
Rosewater balances the pH level of the skin and helps remove excess oil from the face. This will also help to get rid of blackheads, fine lines, and wrinkles. Also, it helps to reduce redness and acne and makes your skin glow making it look as fresh as a flower. You can apply the mask once or twice a week.
Required components:
A spoonful of Multani mitti
2 teaspoons of rose water
Water
Procedure:
Mix Multani Mitti, rose water, and water in a bowl until you get a paste-like consistency.
Using a clean brush, apply the face mask evenly to the face and neck.
Let it dry naturally.
Rinse after 20 to 30 minutes with lukewarm water.
Apply a light, oil-free moisturizer after washing your face.
Pro Tip: Add water drop by drop to achieve desired consistency.
Multani Mitti with Honey:
Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties and therefore benefits oily skin. Helps to treat acne, eczema, inflammation, etc., and makes the skin glow. Therefore, Multani Mitti and honey make an excellent duo. This face pack can be used twice a week for best results.
Required components:
Two tablespoons of Multani Mitti.
Two tablespoons of honey
Procedure:
Add Multani Mitti in a clean container.
Slowly mix the honey in the container so that it is smooth and easy to spread on the paste.
Apply the face mask evenly to the face and neck.
Let it dry naturally for 15 to 20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
Pro Tip: Patch test before applying to the entire face.
Multani Mitti with Tomatoes:
Tomato juice is known to cleanse the face by healing sunburn, treating acne, and tightening pores. Also, it acts as a natural sunscreen and has anti-aging properties, and gives the skin a youthful glow. This pack is also perfect for your vacation tan fix. Lemon juice is also added to this face pack as it has astringent properties that help to reduce sebum on the skin and reduce inflammation. This face pack can be used once a week for fresh, youthful-looking skin.
Required components:
Two tablespoons of Multani Mitti.
Half tablespoon of ripe tomato pulp.
A teaspoon of lemon juice.
Procedure:
Mix the given ingredients well in a clean container until a dough-like consistency is achieved.
Using a clean brush, apply the mask evenly to the face and neck.
Leave the pack on your face for 10-15 minutes and pat dry naturally.
Rinse with warm water.
Hydrate if necessary.
Pro Tip: Avoid applying it to the area around the eyes and lips to avoid irritation or burning.
Multani Mitti with Turmeric:
Turmeric has antimicrobial properties that help to kill bacteria present on the skin and thus prevent acne. It also helps treat acne scars, heals wounds, and gives a natural glow. This face pack can be used twice a week for best results.
Required components:
Two tablespoons of Multani Mitti.
A teaspoon of turmeric.
Procedure:
Add Multani Mitti and turmeric to a clean bowl.
Add water drop by drop until you get a pasty consistency.
Use a clean brush, and apply the mask evenly to the face and neck.
Leave the pack on your face for 10-15 minutes and pat dry naturally.
Rinse with lukewarm water after the mask dries.
Hydrate if necessary.
Pro Tip: Wash your face properly before applying the mask to prevent germs from settling in and for the mask to work efficiently.
Multani Mitti with Curd:
Curd is an excellent source of vitamin A and C and is full of bacteria that help skin glow. Plus, it serves as a wonderful moisturizer, evens out skin tone, tightens pores, slows down aging, and reduces dark spots. So this combination is a must. This face pack can be used twice a week for glowing skin.
Required components:
Two tablespoons of Multani Mitti.
Two teaspoons of mixed curd.
Procedure:
Add the above ingredients to a clean container and mix well until smooth paste forms.
Using a clean brush, apply the face mask evenly to the face and neck.
Leave the pack on your face for 10-15 minutes and pat dry naturally.
Rinse with lukewarm water after your face dries and let it dry.
Pro Tip: If curd causes skin irritation, add a pinch of turmeric to the mask. Do a patch test.