7 Best Multani Mitti Face Pack : How do I Use A Multani Mitti Face Pack

It's natural to be sceptical of beauty traditions mainly backed by hearsay, because some of them truly are ridiculous (please, for one, do your skin a service and NEVER use toothpaste on your zits). But there's no denying some legitimate gems do exist: like Vaseline for your feet, coconut oil for your hair, and of the ultimate skincare fame, multani mitti face packs. There's a reason our mothers have been using them for decades (mine at almost 60 has wrinkle-free skin, and swears she's reaping the benefits of years of having used multani mitti daily)—its incredible benefits range from regulating excess sebum, sucking out gunk from your pores, and exfoliating your epidermis to give you luminous skin that's always glowing. So if you're interested in a low-cost, high-impact face care regimen, the 7 best multani mitti face packs, ahead.

7 Best Multani Mitti Face Packs

1. Forest Essentials Facial, Ubtan Multani Mitti
2. VLCC Ayurveda Multani Mitti Face Pack
3. Patanjali Aloevera Multani Mitti Face Pack
4. Indus Valley Multani Mitti Powder
5. Khadi Omorose Multani Mitti
6. Old Tree Multani Mitti
7. Mesmara Multani Mitti 

7 Best Multani Mitti Face Packs

1. Forest Essentials Facial, Ubtan Multani Mitti

The Forest Essentials Facial, Ubtan Multani Mitti uses India's oldest skincare science -- Ayurveda -- to bring you this mask. The gentle exfoliating treatment purifies + deep cleanses with a blend of Neem, Turmeric, Fenugreek and Multani Mitti. Ideal for blemished and acne prone skin. Use it with a teaspoon of yogurt as a face pack. 

2. VLCC Ayurveda Multani Mitti Face Pack

The VLCC Ayurveda Multani Mitti Face Pack blends multani mitti, aloe extract and healing oils (like lavender) to de-grease and purify your skin. Made for all skin types, it's especially beneficial for oily, acne-prone, blemished skin. Why we love it so much? It barely costs a penny, while giving you super-effective cleansing. 

3. Patanjali Aloevera Multani Mitti Face Pack

The Patanjali Aloevera Multani Mitti Face Pack combines multani mitti + gairika (a mineral clay) + aloe vera to impart a glow to your face. Multani mitti exfoliates and cleanses, gairika tightens the skin and enhances blood circulation, and aloe soothes minor blemishes and moisturises, keeping your pH levels balanced. Use this twice a week for best results

4. Indus Valley BIO Organic Multani Mitti Powder

The Indus Valley BIO Organic Multani Mitti Powder is a microfine multani mitti face pack that comes in powder form. That means you'll have to mix it with water to transform it into a paste (alternatively, you can also use rose water). No added chemicals, and a 100% pure formulation. Remember to store the powder in an airtight container

5. Khadi Omorose Multani Mitti

The Khadi Omorose Multani Mitti (Pack Of 3) is another 100% pure formulation, with no chemicals added, that will exfoliate your skin, remove tan, improve texture and needless to say, suck out all and any impurities -- namely oil and other gunk -- from your skin. Use it for both cleansing and tightening your skin, and follow up with a moisturizer after.

6. Old Tree Multani Mitti Powder

The Old Tree Multani Mitti (Fuller Earth ) Powder is unadulerated multani mitti that you'll have to mix with water / rose water to use it as a face pack in paste form. Use it at the end of the day, 1-2 times a week, to clean and exfoliate your skin to restore its natural glow and suppleness. This product uses no chemicals, so you can use it worry-free.

7. Mesmara Multani Mitti Face Pack Powder

Mix the Mesmara Multani Mitti Face Pack Powder with any of these wonderful ingredients -- water and / or rose water, honey, milk, curd, yogurt -- to transform it into a skin-loving paste. Apply it on days your skin is most stressed, like when you've been out in the sun too long, or after taking off very heavy makeup. Your face will thank you. 

How do i use a multani mitti face pack?

Readymade masks can be applied directly, but if you're buying multani mitti in a powdered form, add a few drops of water till it turns to paste and massage it onto your cheeks and T-zone area. The next step is where you should exercise caution, whether your skin is sensitive, oily or dry— don't let the mask harden entirely, as this will throw your moisture levels out of whack, leaving your skin dehydrated. When the mask is semi-hard is the best time to wash it off. Using it a few times will familiarise you with how the ingredient really works, so you can decide an optimal leave-on time for yourself.

• Dry AND oily skin types shouldn't leave multani mitti face packs on for too long. This prevents over-drying, which is bad for any skin type. Yup, oily skin, too: since sebum-secreting glands overcompensate by producing more oil when stripped of moisture 
• Sensitive skin types should incorporate multani mitti face packs in their regimen slowly, starting with little product and then increasing the quantity, so your skin has time to acclimate to the new ingredient
• Using face packs 1-2 times a week is ideal