Multani Mitti

Multani Mitti is one of the best saughaats from the city of Multan, Pakistan. It is a mineral-rich clay most commonly used in ubtans, facemasks, and many DIY herbal skin routines. The most famous benefit of this Mitti is that it promotes clearer and oil-free skin. Otherwise known as fuller’s earth or mud of Multan, this clay along with other herbs enhances the benefit of those herbs. It is rich in clay minerals, montmorillonite, kaolinite, and attapulgite. Apart from that other minerals like calcite, dolomite, and quartz are also present in small quantities.

It can be found in multiple colours. It is much finer in texture and more refined than usual clay with higher water content. As per ancient Ayurvedic herbalists, it was used by many royal women for beauty treatments. In the modern-day, it is used for diversified purposes and used in almost every household.

Benefits of Multani Mitti

• One of the main benefits of it is that it removes oil from the skin. It contains mattifying properties that balance skin oils and remove impurities.
• It also works against acne. It has cooling properties that soothe the rashes and mattify the pimples. It removes the black and whiteheads, unclog, and shrinks the pores.
• It also tightens the skin. It improves the circulation of the blood and also hydrates the skin.
• It reduces pigmentation as well. Its cooling properties also soothe sunburn and lighten the dark circles.
• As it removes excess oil from the skin and removes the layer of dirt and impurities, it enhances the glow. It gives a much clearer and refreshing look to the skin.

How to use

Multani mitti is used almost in every mask as it enhances the benefit of almost every herb.

Mask for Moisturizing

• Take 1 tablespoon of Multani mitti.
• Add 1 tablespoon of Aloe vera gel.
• Mix them well.
• Apply evenly on clean skin and leave it on for 15-20 minutes or until it dries.
• Wash your face with cold water and pat dry.

Mask for Lightening Spots

• Take 1 tablespoon Multani mitti powder
• Add 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder.
• Add 2-3 pinches of turmeric powder
• Add 2 tablespoons of rose water.
• Apply this mask on a clean dry face for 15-10 minutes or until it dries.
• Wash your face with cold water and pat dry.