Want to battle your acne without using synthetic products? Multani Mitti offers a range of benefits to help gently clean the skin, reduce inflammation, and treat acne. Make your own anti-acne face mask!
What is Multani Mitti?
Multani Mitti (also known as Fuller's Earth) is an Indian naturally occurring clay used for centuries in ayurvedic skincare. It is rich in minerals like magnesium, silica, quartz, calcium, iron, and dolomite. Traditionally, it has been used in skincare for its cooling, soothing, and deep-cleansing properties, making it a great choice for an anti-acne face mask!
What are the benefits of Multani Mitti? Anti-acne
Multani Mitti offers many benefits, particularly for acne-prone skin. Here is a breakdown of some of its amazing capabilities:
Absorbs Excess Oil: Multani Mitti is excellent at absorbing excess oil from the skin which can help reduce the appearance of acne and prevent future breakouts.
Draws Out Impurities: The mineral-rich content of Multani Mitti helps detoxify the skin by drawing out impurities and toxins from the skin's surface. This cleansing effect can help in reducing blackheads and whiteheads.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Multani Mitti contains minerals that possess anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe irritated skin. This can be particularly beneficial for those with active acne, as it helps reduce redness and swelling.
Balances Skin pH: The mineral content in Multani Mitti can help balance the skin's pH levels, making it suitable for various skin types. This balance can aid in preventing acne and promoting overall skin health.
Exfoliation: It has a gritty texture, providing gentle exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and promoting smoother, clearer skin.
Natural and Chemical-Free: As a natural ingredient, Multani Mitti is free from harsh chemicals, making it a safer option for those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Who should use Multani Mitti?
Multani Mitti is suitable for a wide range of skin types, particularly:
Acne-Prone Skin: Individuals with oily and acne-prone skin will benefit most from the oil-absorbing and detoxifying properties of Multani Mitti. Its ability to draw out impurities makes it an ideal choice for managing breakouts.
Oily Skin Types: Those with oily skin can use Multani Mitti masks regularly to control shine and prevent clogged pores.
Sensitive Skin: Multani Mitti is gentle enough for most sensitive skin and perfect for those sensitive to sulfates, fragrances, synthetic, preservatives in conventional face washes and cleanses.
Combination Skin: People with combination skin can also benefit, as Multani Mitti can target oily areas while remaining gentle on drier patches.
Hyper-pigmented or Uneven Skin Tone: Due to its mild exfoliating properties, Multani Mitti can help fade dark spots, sun damage, and uneven skin tone when used regularly. Over time, it can contribute to a more even complexion.
Multani Mitti Clay Face Mask is natural, effective against acne, and suits most sensitive skin types.
DIY Natural Multani Mitti Face Mask Recipe
Here's an easy and effective recipe for a Multani Mitti face mask that you can make at home following these steps:
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti clay powder*
1 teaspoon of rose water or Witch Hazel
1/2 teaspoon of honey^
1-2 drops of skin-friendly essential oil (lavender is recommended) [Avoid if sensitive skin]
Rose Water: Rose water balances the skin’s pH, hydrates, and can soothe irritation. It acts as a natural toner, reducing redness and tightening pores.
Witch Hazel: Witch hazel has great anti-inflammatory properties that are super soothing on the skin and will help reduce redness and soreness.
Honey: Honey has great moisturizing effects making it a perfect addition to a drying ingredient such as mutani mitti. It also soothes inflammation and promotes a healthy, radiant glow. ^If you want a vegan-friendly option you can substitute honey with olive oil.
Lavender Essential Oil: Lavender oil calms irritated skin, reduces redness, and has antibacterial properties that help combat acne. It's antioxidants also protect against environmental damage.
*If you don't have Multani Mitti clay powder it can be substituted for Bentonite Clay powder as it poses similar properties. *
Instructions:
Add Multani Mitti powder into a clean ceramic or wooden bowl.
Add rose water and honey into the same bowl.
Add the essential oil and mix all the ingredients well until a paste is formed.
If too runny - add a bit more of the clay powder, if too thick, add more rose water.
Important Step: Prepping Your Skin
Before applying a mask it is important to cleanse your face to remove dirt, oil, and makeup that can block pores, preventing the mask from working effectively. Clean skin allows the mask’s active ingredients to penetrate deeper, enhancing detoxification, hydration, and overall results. This step also helps avoid trapping impurities under the mask, reducing the risk of irritation or breakouts.
For optimal results try our gentle Facial Cleanse Probiotic Soap Bar before applying clay mask. It's natural ingredients such as activated charcoal, lavender and tea tree oil will help you remove impurities and deep cleans pores, creating the perfect base for the clay mask to detoxify. The addition of probiotics in our soap bars can strengthen your skin’s barrier, ensuring a balanced, refreshed complexion!
How to use:
Cleanse your skin with a natural face cleanser and warm water.
Apply an even layer of the clay mask all over your face using your fingers or a brush, avoiding the eyes and mouth area.
Sit back and relax for 10-20 minutes.
Wash off the mask gently and pat dry with a clean towel.
You can repeat this once a week.
Tips & Precautions:
Use a ceramic or wooden spoon and bowl to make your mask as Multani Mitti can get contaminated if in contact with metal.
Multani Mitti is a drying ingredient, therefore avoid using retinol, salicylic acid and other drying skincare products a week before and after this mask. Especially if you have extremely dry skin.
It is advisable to perform a patch test before full application to ensure there are no sensitivities or reactions.
If irritation occurs, remove it immediately by washing it off with water.
Achieve a Full-Body Glow
Our Earth Spa and Clay Bath Soap Bars contains Multani Mitti clay which is perfect for smoothing and rejuvenating your body. Clay Bath also contains two other clays, for a highly cleansing shower experience. While Earth Spa is enriched with bergamot for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the soap helps protect against free radical damage, while probiotics promote a healthy skin microbiome. With its soothing aroma, this soap not only cleanses but also melts away stress, leaving you feeling relaxed and beautifully glowing from head to toe. Elevate your daily routine by incorporating it into your shower!
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