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.

Fun Fact

Multani mitti is believed to have originated in the city of Multan in modern-day Pakistan. So that’s where it gets its name from.

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.

Cifar, a blogger, shared her experience of using multani mitti for her oily skin on her blog: “I have oily skin which is perfect for pimples but you would be shocked to know that my face remains unaffected by pimples due to the use of Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth) on my face. Multani mitti also gives relief against prickly heat (i).”

The benefits of multani mitti are numerous. Some of them are as follows:

• It improves your skin tone and helps lighten blemishes and dark spots.
• It tightens the skin and restores its natural beauty and luster.
• It helps exfoliate whiteheads and blackheads.
• It helps detoxify and rejuvenate a dull complexion.

These reasons make multani mitti a must-have in your skincare regimen. We take a look at a few Multani mitti face packs you can easily make at home in the section below.

Multani Mitti Face Packs That You Must Make At Home

Multani mitti face packs

are convenient to make at home and are reported to show great results in minimizing the appearance of pores and controlling excess sebum. The recipes can also be customized to cater to each individual’s unique skin needs. Try out the recipes below and see for yourself.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

6. Honey And Multani Mitti Face Pack

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of multani mitti
• Water

What You Need To Do

1. Mix the multani mitti, honey, and a few drops of water in a bowl to make a smooth paste.
2. Apply the face pack all over your face and neck and leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
3. Wash it off with tepid water.
4. Pat your face dry with a towel and follow up with a moisturizer.

How Often?

Apply it once or twice a week.

Why This Works

Honey exhibits antibacterial and antiseptic properties that make it a good choice for oily and acne-prone skin. It can aid in combating acne-causing bacteria on the skin, thereby preventing breakouts (9).

Trivia

Multani mitti is also known as bleaching or whitening clay. The common components found in it are montmorillonite, attapulgite, and kaolinite.

While we have shared the different ways to use multani mitti for oily skin, it is also important to know about its side effects and what precautions one should keep in mind before going ahead with it. Scroll down to learn more!

Precautions And Side Effects

While multani mitti possess countless benefits for oily skin, it should be used cautiously. Overuse can strip the skin’s natural oils, leading to dryness and sensitivity. Some other side effects may also include redness, skin irritation, or flakiness if used too frequently. It is thus important to take certain precautions when using it, such as mixing it with hydrating ingredients like rose water or milk. This step can help in preventing excessive dryness.

Infographic: Best Multani Mitti Face Packs For Oily Skin

Multani mitti can work wonders on skin, especially the oily type. As evidenced by its various benefits listed in the article above, this natural soil, when mixed with other natural, nourishing ingredients, can just be the solution you have been looking for!

Check out the infographic below to learn more about the easiest multani mitti face packs you can make at home.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

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.

Can I leave multani mitti on my face overnight?

No. Leaving multani mitti on your face overnight can strip your skin of all the natural oils and leave it dry.

How many times can we use multani mitti in a week for oily skin?

Those with oily skin can use multani mitti 2-3 times a week to control oil and pimples.

Can multani mitti brighten your face?

Multani mitti has a brightening effect on the face as it has bleaching properties that minimize tan and eliminate pigmentation.

Does multani mitti shrink pores?

Yes, multani mitti helps remove the dirt and excess oil from the pores. It also deeply cleanses and tightens the pores.

Can we apply moisturizer after multani mitti?

Yes, you can apply moisturizer immediately after washing multani mitti off your face. This helps add moisture to your face.

Illustration: How To Use Multani Mitti For Oily Skin

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

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