4 benefits of multani mitti for skin and hair

Growing up, multani mitti (or Fuller’s Earth) is an ingredient that would have definitely featured on your mother’s top shelf. But does it live up to the hype she built around it? From the multiple benefits it offers, it seems like she was right: it acts like a mattifier for those with oily skin, and fights off excess grease and congested pores too. The clay is gentle on your face, but, at the same time, efficiently removes dead cells from the top layers of your skin while tightening and increasing circulation under the skin. The best part about all those multani mitti benefits? You can mix it with different things from your kitchen to target any skin concern you might have.

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Multani mitti for acne, dullness and dark circles

Multani mitti is able to remove excess oil, dirt, sebum, sweat and impurities from the skin, which means that it is helpful in cleaning pores from the inside, which further aids in preventing acne and pimples. For those with super oily skin, the clay is able to absorb excess oil and draw out blackheads.

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Being rich in magnesium chloride, it has cooling properties that help sooth sunburn, insect bites, rashes and skin inflammations. If you’re facing a bad tan after being out in the sun too long, multani mitti is able to gently exfoliate your skin to fade it—this property also applies to dark marks on the skin, hyperpigmentation and acne scars.

The tightening effect of multani mitti on the face enhances the microcirculation under the skin, which is why it is an ideal topical for dark circles. Since dark circles are formed due to the lack of oxygen under the thin skin around the eyes, the clay is able to stimulate the movement of oxygen through the capillaries in the area. The tightening caused because of the hardening of clay also lifts skin, preventing fine lines.

Multani mitti is a great scalp remedy for those with oily scalps and greasy roots too. Just like a deep cleansing shampoo, the negative charge of multani mitti makes it perfect for whisking sebum and grime away (as they are usually positively charged).

Things to keep in mind when adding multani mitti to your skincare routine

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Multani mitti is natural and works for all skin types, but for oily and acne-prone skin, the results are most pronounced—skin looks mattified and even after use. However, it is important to take the mask off before it reaches the super dry phase. Multani mitti is applied to the skin in the form of a damp paste, which is when the skin absorbs all the nutrients from it while it soaks up all the grease. At the beginning of the drying phase, the paste tightens and stimulates blood flow as the mask cools and contracts. This is the ideal phase to take the mask off, when it is tacky to the touch. Once it gets too dry and hard, it starts to pull out moisture from the skin surface, leaving it dehydrated and itchy.

Exercise caution if you have sensitive skin. The mask can feel like it is pulsating on the skin due to the contracting properties, which might be too strong a sensation for some skin types. Applying a clay mask is best done once or twice a week, as excessive deep cleansing can leave the skin barrier out of balance. When too much oil and sebum is absorbed, the skin can start to overcompensate and create even more oil to hydrate the skin. Always apply a moisturiser after mask removal to rebalance the skin.

From DIY face masks to store-bought concoctions: The best ways to use multani mitti

Multani mitti is available at most drugstores and corner stores. It is usually bought in powder form, which is then mixed with a liquid to create a gel-like consistency. If your skin concern is acne and blackheads, a mask made of multani mitti, chickpea flour (besan) and neem leaves will soak up grease and fight bacterial growth on the skin surface. If you’re looking to go down the store-bought route, the Forest Essentials Multani Mitti Facial Ubtan has neem, turmeric and fenugreek to clarify skin.

For greasy skin that is no match for mattifying primers, the Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Pore Mask has multani mitti for to balance, purify and clarify the complexion, sandalwood oil, which acts as an astringent, and chamomile and lavender water to sooth and hydrate skin.

If you have dry skin that could do with some tightening, mixing multani mitti with honey and applying it as a mask for 10-15 minutes is a tried-and-tested method. If you’re faced with dull skin, the acidic properties of lemon juice and the exfoliating properties of multani mitti will serve to brighten and lighten. Alternatively, you can also slather on the Just Herbs Petalsoft Rose Face Pack to exfoliate dead skin cells and leave luminous skin behind.

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For a scalp detox, mix multani mitti with yoghurt, lemon and amla juice to condition the hair and cleanse the scalp. The Lush Hair Doctor works the same way—Fuller’s Earth detoxifies, chamomile blue oil calms and soothes irritated scalps, and red henna and lanolin give hair strength and shine.