5 Beauty Benefits Of Using Fuller's Earth
By: Kratika Mon, 21 June 2021 5:18:34
Fuller’s earth commonly contains hydrous aluminum silicates, kaolinite, montmorillonite, attapulgite, dolomite, calcite, and quartz. Aluminum silicate freshens the skin. Fuller’s earth can also exfoliate, cleanse, purify, and nourish the skin.
Moreover, using fuller’s earth can control skin oiliness, treat acne, prevent clogging of pores, and strengthen the hair. This substance is popular for its skin-lightening effects that reduce dark spots. Fuller’s earth can also be used as an antiaging mask, aiding in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines.
Due to these effects, several products containing fuller’s earth, such as cosmetics, exfoliators, and cleansers, are widely available.
Fuller’s earth is also available for use at home and is generally suitable for all skin and hair types. It comes in powder form that may be brown, blue, green, white, or olive in color. You can buy this cost-friendly ingredient and use it in DIY hair and face masks to improve your skin and hair health.
# Tightens pores
Fuller’s earth has been long used to absorb dirt and excess oil from skin pores, shrinking and tightening them. This also makes your skin firm and tight and consequently young looking.
Fuller’s earth also acts as a skin toner, making your skin smooth.
How to use:
- Mix brown sugar, fuller’s earth, and coconut water in equal quantities.
- Gently rub this mixture on your skin in circular motions.
- Rinse it off after 10–15 minutes with lukewarm water.
- Repeat this remedy weekly for best results.
# Gives your skin a natural glow
Fuller’s earth is an excellent deep skin cleanser. It removes dead skin cells, dirt, and oil from your skin surface and skin pores. This action unclogs the pores, enabling faster absorption of creams and lotions into the skin.
The cleansing effect of fuller’s earth, when used twice a week, can make your skin look radiant.
Using curd along with fuller’s earth imparts a brightening effect to the mask, while turmeric provides anti-inflammatory and medicinal properties.
How to use:
- Mix 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth with 1 tbsp of potato juice, 1 tbsp of raw milk, and ½ tbsp of organic honey. Apply the paste to your skin, and wash it off after 15–20 minutes. You can repeat this remedy up to two times a week.
- Alternatively, mix 2 tbsp of fuller’s earth, 1 tbsp of coffee powder, and 1 tbsp of rosewater. Apply the paste to your face, and once dry, wipe it off with a damp towel. Wash your face with warm water and repeat daily. You can also add a few drops of any essential oil to the face mask.
- For dry skin, mix 2 tbsp of fuller’s earth, 1 tbsp of yogurt, and 1 tsp of rose hip oil to make a paste. Apply the paste to your face, and wash it off with normal water after 15 minutes.
# Exfoliates the skin gently
Skin exfoliation is necessary to prevent the buildup of dead skin cells and dirt on your skin, often clogging skin pores. Multiple skin exfoliators are available on the market, but they can be harsh on your skin and irritate it.
A useful alternative to chemically laden exfoliators is fuller’s earth, which helps remove dirt, grime, and dead cells from the face gently. Moreover, it provides a brightening effect without the need for scrubbing, thus preventing irritation.
You can use orange peel powder with fuller’s earth for its content of antioxidant vitamin C, which prevents damage from free radicals and controls oil production.
How to use:
- To make a gentle skin exfoliator, mix masoor dal powder, fuller’s earth, and orange peel in equal quantities and then add 1 tbsp of olive oil to form a paste. Apply the paste to your face and scrub gently for 5 minutes. Wash your face and pat it dry. Repeat this remedy 1–2 times a week.
- You can also mix 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth with 1 tbsp of rose water and 10–15 coarsely ground almonds. Scrub your skin with this paste for up to 10 minutes, and wash it off with warm water. Use this paste two times weekly.
- Alternatively, you can make an exfoliator by mixing equal quantities of oatmeal and fuller’s earth. Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of sandalwood powder, and some milk to the mixture to form a paste-like consistency. Use this paste to scrub your skin.
# Prevents acne, pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads
As mentioned above, fuller’s earth helps rid the skin of impurities, thus preventing clogging of pores. Moreover, it deep cleanses the skin pores and absorbs excess oil.
Since the accumulation of dirt, oil, and bacteria is a common cause of acne and pimples, the use of fuller’s earth can prevent and control these problems. Fuller’s earth is also known to possess anti-inflammatory properties that can improve the inflammation associated with acne.
Increased oil production on the face is also a major contributor to blackheads and whiteheads, a problem that can be controlled using fuller’s earth.
You can use sandalwood oil with fuller’s earth for its anti-inflammatory and therapeutic benefits,which can also prove beneficial for acne-prone skin.
How to use:
- Mix 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth with ½ tsp of sandalwood powder or a few drops of sandalwood oil and ½ tsp of turmeric. Add neem water to form a paste, and apply it to your face. Wash it off after 15 minutes. You can use this remedy twice a week.
- Alternatively, mix 2 tbsp of fuller’s earth with 1 tbsp of neem leaf paste. Add rose water, camphor, and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the paste to the affected areas, and wash it off after 15 minutes. Repeat this remedy weekly for best results.
# Soothes the skin and treats sunburn
Fuller’s earth is known for its skin soothing and cooling properties, which can be highly beneficial for the treatment of sunburns.
The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of fuller’s earth help control the associated swelling and redness as well. Fuller’s earth can also help clear suntan due to its exfoliating properties.
How to use:
- Mash a few pieces of papaya and mix 1 tbsp of it with 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth and 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel.
- Apply the paste to your skin.
- Wash it off after 20 minutes.