Multani Mitti : 12 Face Packs

Multani mitti is believed to get its name from an area in Pakistan, that is, Multan. "Mitti" means "mud" and Multani mitti means "mud from Multan". The Western world knows it by the name of Fuller's earth. This mud is mainly used for skin and hair because of its excellent cleansing and astringent properties. You will find this as an ingredient in many beauty products sold in India and Pakistan.

Popularly called as gopi chandan in India, Multani Mitti is a very good skin-cleansing agent which clears the unwanted oil, dirt and dead cells from the face.

Being rich in minerals such as aluminium silicate, it is best for oily and acne–vulnerable skin and kills the harmful bacteria, thereby giving fresh, soft and radiant skin. It also reduces wrinkles and pre-aging effects as it helps to tighten the skin.

Mulatni Mitti Face Packs:

1.For wrinkles

Although it is drying on the skin, it can also help work magic on your wrinkles if used the right way.
Add one whole egg and a teaspoon of curd to your clay mask. This is an excellent face pack for tightening your skin and preventing the occurrence of wrinkles. Regular use of this face pack will give you younger looking skin.

2.For skin whitening

Multani clay is an excellent ingredient for lightening the skin complexion. It gives a beautiful and healthy glow to the skin. Combine the clay with another popular Indian skin remedy called besan. Also known as chickpea flour, besan is another useful remedy for glowing and clear skin.
Add tomato or lemon juice to this pack. Both tomato and lemon juice are excellent for lightening the complexion of your skin. Apply this paste for 20 minutes and scrub it off slowly. Use this clay face mask twice a week and you will notice a difference in your complexion within a few months.

3.For pigmentation and tanning

Grate a potato and squeeze out its juice. Add this to your clay mask. Add a little bit of olive oil to the mask. If applied on a daily basis for 15 minutes each day, this pack will soon reduce pigmentation and give an even tone to your skin.
Mixing  multani mitti with little carrot pulp and add 1 tsp of olive oil to it also reduces pigmentation. Apply this face pack regularly in order to reduce pigmentation.
You can also add cucumber juice to the paste instead of potato. Raw milk can also be added instead of olive oil. One vitamin E capsule added to this mask will further help in reducing the pigmentation.
Another useful pack for reducing pigmentation and tanning is to combine Fuller's earth with coconut milk and a little bit of sugar powder. Coconut milk is an excellent ingredient for giving an even and glowing complexion to the face. Combined with multani mitti it will help remove suntan and get back your original complexion.

4.For acne and scars

Just add a few drops of lemon juice and a teaspoon of rose water to your multani mitti face mask. Combine it with a teaspoon of neem or sandalwood powder. Make a smooth paste and apply it on your face.
Leave it on for 30 minutes. This is an excellent face mask for acne-prone skin and will reduce pimples as well as reduce their scars.
This pack can also be used to tighten pores and reduce oiliness for people with oily and greasy skin. It is quite effective for reducing the occurrence of blackheads and whiteheads.
5.For smooth skin
Make a paste of ½ tsp orange juice, 4-5 drops of lemon juice, ½ tsp multani mitti, ½ tsp sandalwood powder and few drops of rose water. Stir and refrigerate for a while. Apply and keep it on the face for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. 

6.As a scrub

Cashews are great for the skin. Soak some cashews in milk overnight. Ground them in the morning. Add some multani mitti and drops of honey to the ground cashews. Use it as a scrub.  

7.To get Toned and Oil-free skin

Mix multani mitti with sandalwood powder and a little bit of milk. Apply the pack on the face and wash off after 20 minutes.

8.Pack for Glowing Skin

Mix 2 spoons of multani mitti with sandalwood powder and tomato juice and apply on face for 10 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water. For instant glow, you can add a dash of turmeric powder also. This will give you glowing skin and will also reduce facial spots, if any.

9.Pack for Radiant Skin

Mix multani mitti powder with tomato juice, 1 tsp honey, lemon juice and a bit of milk. Apply this pack on face and wash off after 10 minutes. For effective results, you are supposed to use it regularly. Honey is well-known for its anti-bacterial properties and hence adding honey to the pack will kill all the bacteria and you’ll get glowing and radiant face.

10.To reduce dark patches

Mix one tbsp each of multani mitti, mint leaves powder and yoghurt. Apply on the patches and wash off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes .

11.To get Flawless Skin

Mix 1 tbsp of multani mitti, honey and papaya fruit pulp and apply this pack on face. Wash off after few minutes. This pack will exfoliate dead skin cells and reveal flawless skin.

12.To get Even Skin

In order to tone uneven skin, mix ¼th tbsp of multani mitti, 1 tbsp of yoghurt and one beaten egg white. Apply on face and wash off with lukewarm water after keeping it for 20 minutes.

Now, you can use fullers earth which ever way you want to. Use any of the above packs as per your requirement and see the difference. J

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