How To Use Multani Mitti For Oily Skin

Oily skin is not easy to manage. You need oil-absorbing masks like Multani mitti for oily skin. It is an excellent natural remedy to combat oily skin troubles. A Multani mitti face pack can get rid of dead skin cells, excess dirt, and oil. It can help you brighten and clear your face off impurities and blemishes (1). You can also apply a Multani mitti mask just before a function and look radiant and glowing. It gives instant results. So, what are you waiting for? Read this article to know the best ways to prepare Multani mitti masks that improve your skin and boost your radiance and glow. Keep reading to know more.

Multani Mitti For Oily Skin – Is It Any Good?

• Multani mitti is a natural clay and a rich source of natural minerals like zinc, silica, oxides, iron, and magnesium.
• It does not have any adverse effects on the skin.
• It is a good absorbent that removes excess oil, dirt, sweat, and impurities from the skin pores. And while doing so, it doesn’t dry your skin and keeps the moisture intact.
• It improves your skin tone and helps lighten blemishes and dark spots.
• It tightens the skin and restores its natural beauty and luster.

Multani Mitti Face Packs That You Must Make At Home

1. Tomato And Multani Mitti Pack
2. Rose Water And Multani Mitti Pack
3. Curd And Multani Mitti Pack
4. Sandalwood And Multani Mitti Pack
5. Turmeric And Multani Mitti Pack

1. Tomato And Multani Mitti Pack

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You Will Need

• 2 tablespoons multani mitti
• 1 tomato
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

What You Need To Do

1. Take a bowl and add Multani mitti powder to it. Smash a tomato and add its juice to the bowl after removing the seeds.
2. Add the lemon juice and mix well to form a fine paste.
3. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Let it dry for 30-40 minutes.
4. Gently remove the pack with wet fingers in circular motions. Rinse it off.

How Often?

You can apply this pack once or twice a week.

Why It Works

Tomato has acidic and astringent properties (2). These may help control oiliness and prevent acne. Tomato is also rich in lycopene that may protect the skin from photodamage (3). This pack is perfect for removing tan and keeping your face oil-free and radiant.

2. Rose Water And Multani Mitti Pack

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You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon multani mitti
• 2 teaspoons rose water
• Water

What You Need To Do

1. Mix multani mittti, rose water, and water in a bowl until you get a paste-like consistency.
2. Apply the paste to your face and neck and keep it on for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse it off and pat dry.

How Often?

Apply the pack once or twice a week.

Why This Works

Rose water has pH balancing properties and helps remove excess oil from your face. This pack also clears blackheads, wrinkles, and fine lines. Rose water may also fight skin inflammation (4).

3. Curd And Multani Mitti Pack

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You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon curd
• 1 tablespoon multani mitti

What You Need To Do

1. Take a bowl of curd and add multani mitti to it. Mix the ingredients well until you get a fluffy paste.
2. Apply the paste on your face and neck and let it dry for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rinse it off and pat dry.

How Often?

You can apply this pack 3-4 times a week.

Why This Works?

Curd exfoliates your skin, unclogs the pores, reduces oiliness, improves elasticity and moisture (5). This pack adds a glow to your face and also has a soothing and rejuvenating effect on the skin.

4. Sandalwood And Multani Mitti Pack

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You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon mutani mitti
• 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder
• Water

What You Need To Do

1. Mix the sandalwood powder and mutani mitti in a bowl and add water to form a thick paste.
2. Apply the paste to your face and neck and allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rinse the pack off and pat dry.

How Often?

You can apply the paste 2-3 times a week.

Why This Works?

Sandalwood powder is a natural astringent and has antimicrobial and soothing properties (6), (7). It clears oil, dirt, and bacteria lodged in the skin pores and reduces oiliness. This pack smoothens the face and reduces scars, spots, and blemishes.

5. Turmeric And Multani Mitti Pack

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You Will Need

• 1/2 teaspoon of Kasturi turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon of multani mitti
• Water

What You Need To Do

1. Add the turmeric and multani mitti to a bowl and pour enough water to form a paste of decent consistency.
2. Apply the pack on your face and keep it on for 20-30 minutes.
3. Rinse it off and pat dry.

How Often?

You can use this pack once or twice a week.

Why This Works

Turmeric regulates the production of sebum and controls oiliness and breakouts. It also has antimicrobial properties that help in killing the bacteria lodged in the pores, thus preventing acne (8). This pack not only keeps skin infections at bay but also helps restore your natural glow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does multani mitti come from?

Multani mitti or fuller’s earth is a natural clay and is dug from the soil.

Why is multani mitti for oily skin preferred?

Multani mitti is a natural emollient and rich in minerals. Multani mitti for oily skin works because it not only absorbs excess oil but also nourishes your skin.

Is it best to use multani mitti as a single ingredient or mix it with agents?

You can do either. Apart from keeping your skin non-greasy, if you want to pamper it, you can add ingredients with specific skin benefits to your multani mitti paste.

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