Multani mitti is also called as fuller’s earth. The name is derived from its origin. It is found in Multan, a place in Pakistan. This is a very pocket friendly skin care product. This product looks like regular mud but it has numerous benefits which will be discussed in this article.
Fuller’s earth works wonders for oily skin. Oily skin easily attracts dust and other impurities from surrounding. These particles clog the skin pores and may cause pimples and eruptions on face. Multani mitti is a blessing for such individuals. It absorbs excess oil from the skin surface and makes it soft and smooth. It avoids the occurrence of pimples caused due to excess oil secretion.
Those who have dry to normal skin can use fuller’s earth face packs by adding some milk and almond paste. Dry skins needs extra care, Here are some essential oils for skin care.
When in hurry, and no time for applying a face pack and waiting, you can use fuller’s earth for scrubbing purpose. It will give equally glowing skin. To make this scrub use roughly grounded almonds or walnuts. if you do not wish to use these nuts, you can use some sugar granules with Fuller’s earth and scrub your face softly with this mix. Wash it off and you will see a clean, glowing skin in minutes.
Multani Mitti is a very good cleanser. It cleanses on the surface as well as deeper action. It removes all the dead cells and cleanses the pores from impurities.
It helps in improving the skin tone and gives a bright glow and radiance on the face. Multani mitti’s bleaching effect helps in lightening the blemishes and acne marks too. You might like to read – How to tone up skin naturally
Multani mitti can be used for removing pimple marks and blemishes to have an even tone. To make an anti blemish and anti mark pack, mix Multani mitti with tomato juice or lemon juice and add a pinch of turmeric to it. For best results, apply this pack at night before sleeping and after washing your face off, apply anti tan night cream. This will help you in having a fairer, brighter and a more evenly toned skin.
Pimple and acne problems can be relieved by applying Multani mitti and Neem leaves paste on face. You can keep it for some time and then wash it off. If you have scars, you can add lemon juice to this paste. Applying it for a week will have noticeable effects on your face.
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Multani mitti has anti tan properties and helps in getting rid of sun tan and ill effects of pollution on your skin. Read – Home remedies for sunburn
If you have skin irritation due to acidity, allergic reaction to any cosmetic product or bleach, or red skin due to excess sun exposure, Multani mitti has cooling effect and will give you instant relief from skin irritation. Read – How to care for sensitive skin
Multani mitti can be used in your natural body wash mix. You can make your natural body wash by using these ingredients :-
In case of severe acidity, or in cases where a person suffers from Pitha problems, multani mitti can be applied on feet; it absorbs extra heat from the body and cools it down. It also improves blood circulation, treating this acidity problem.
Multani Mitti is very beneficial and can be made into several types of face and body packs. Some of these packs are mentioned below.
Face Pack #1: Mix all these ingredients and apply this mix on face , hands , feet and wash it off after 10 minutes
Face Pack #2 : Mix all these ingredients and apply this mix on face , hands , feet and wash it off after 10 minutes
Face Pack #3 : Apply this paste on face, and then while washing it off scrub your face gently.
Face Pack #1 : Mix all the ingredients and make a paste, apply on face and wash it off after 10 mins.
Face Pack #2 :Mix all the ingredients and make a paste, apply on face and wash it off after 10 minutes.
Face Pack #1 : Apply this paste on face and wash after 10 minutes. Avoid being under fan / A-C or cooler during this time. Wash before it dries up.
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1. If you have dry Skin, use Multani Mitti with precaution. If any oiling agent is not mixed (Vitamin e oil [read – Benefits of Vit e oil , olive oil , almond oil , glycerine ) it might leave your skin even dryer.
2. Do not consume Multani mitti / fuller earth as it may lead to kidney stones and may clog intestinal passage.
3. Store Multani mitti in refrigerator in a tight jar away from direct exposure of sunlight.
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This post was Last Updated on January 17, 2018
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Hlo mam I have acne, whiteheads and blackheads. So I use masoor dal face pack daily in night and wash my face with multani mitti 2times in a day. Is it sufficient or I should apply multani mitti face pack too. It can makes my skin dry or not? Can this masoor face pack redude acne scars or pores too? Or I should try something new?
yes this is good ,let the masoor dal be coarsely ground , and when you wash he face pack , srub a little bit , so that the blackheads and white heads can be lost.
Hey mam , I am a girl . How do I remove facial hair naturally and effectively? I have tried many home remedies but it didn't work out . Please suggest an effective remedy which prevent or lessen hair growth on face .
remedy - take jaw ka aata, haldi , sarsoo oil , honey and lemon , iska lep bana le . apply on face , leave till it dries , then start rubbing in round direction, hair will come off.
however , you must know , that excess facial hair growth can be due to hormonal issues like pcos . so if you want a permanent solution , you should know if you have any such medical issue
hii mam I have a dark pigmentation on my face what can I do use multani mitti
Hi Pravin , if the pigmentation is at one spot only , you can try applying evion cream and mix the oily content of vi E capsule by puncturing it. use this on the pigmentation part . it really helps. You can also try applying aleovera gel and lemon mix on the spot. this will clear the spot soon.
Hii....I have dark pigmentation and dark spots can I use tomato juice into multani mitti to my face
Mam can i sleep after applying the multani mitti at the night and wash in the morning. Does it effect the skin?
Hi Naveen ,
This will leave your skin very very dry and sometimes itchy. Its best to wash it in 15 mins when it is almost dry . (not completely dry . This may take 15 mins after application)
Actually I have an oily skin and lemon juice irritates my skin. How should I use the multani mitti for my blackheads and acne?
Hi Monalisa ,
if your skin is oily , just mix multani mitti with cucumber juice or potato juice or with rose water . cucumber juice and potato juices will help in lightening skin and removing acne scars too. rose water and multani mitti will clean your pores and remove extra oil from skin surface.
I have skin infection and blackheads and pimples on the face
Can multani mitti causes an high skin infection to my skin
Hi Prasad ,
what kind of skin infection is it ? bacterial? in that case it is better to get an opinion of dermatologist
hi mam i have v oily skin and pimples and pimple spots. already used multani mitti and rose water face pack for a week bt yet pimples r nt decreasing what to do
Hi Seema , what is your age , do you have any hormonal issues ?
Hi mam,
I have an oily skin due to which i have pimples and marks created due to pimples could please tell me, can i use multani mitti + Leamon + rose water face pack daily at night before sleeping.
If i am using before sleeping should it stay till morning or should i wash face after few minutes
Is it safe to use it daily at night or suggest me alternate days to use this pack
Hi Mamatha ,
Yes this pack will help you . dont keep till morning , you need to wash it after 20 mins. Daily applications will give faster results . if you feel that the skin is becoming dry , then do it alternate days only .
Hii mam Mera face hidroquinon lagane ki wajah se black ho Gaya hai main multani mitti sandal paoder rose water pack laga rahi hu kya isse mera rang saaf ho jayega mainy buhut Dr ko dikhaya buhut sari medicine use Karne ki wajah se skin damig ho gayi hai aur black please helpe
Hi Arshi , yes multani mitti will help . it wil ytake time , so be patient .