Oily Remedies

Fuller's earth is by far the best age old remedy for oily skin because it absorbs the excess oil from your skin.

It is even helpful if you are suffering from acne. Dr. S.K. Bose, Dermatologist, Apollo Hospital, Delhi says, "What multani mitti does is that it absorbs the sebum or oil from your pores, thus reducing the appearance of acne."

Lightening Agent

Is it true that multani mitti can make your skin lighter?

According to Dr. Bose your skin does appear lighter because multani mitti is good cleanser that removes all the dirt from your face.

Another reason is that multani mitti also acts as a good sun block as it reflects the sun light from your face. Thus, you do not get tanned when you apply it.

Other Uses

Apart from that, multani mitti is also good for:

• Perspiration

If you perspire a lot, you can make use of it, for multani mitti can soak the sweat and extra moisture. Just make a paste of it with water and apply it when you are at home. You can wash it off before leaving.

• Burns

Multani mitti has a cooling effect on your skin and hence it can reduce the pain of minor burns.You can make a paste with ice cold water and apply it on your burns.

• Allergies

As it has a cooling effect, it can also subdue minor skin allergies and redness. Just make a paste with water and apply.