DIY Summer Anti-Tan Face Wash | Multani Mitti + China Clay + Kaolin Clay | Glowing Skin Face Wash, by LuvSkin on YouTube. 5 min 21 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 21 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Wash and fully dry a small jar, bowl and spoon. Any water left in the jar makes the clay mix spoil faster.
Put 2 tbsp multani mitti and 2 tbsp kaolin clay into the bowl. China clay and kaolin are the same ingredient, so buy only one of them.
Stir in 1 tbsp mild liquid castile soap or baby wash. The clay alone will not lift oil, so this is the part that actually cleanses.
Add rose water one teaspoon at a time and mix until you have a thick paste that holds its shape, not a runny liquid.
Stir in half a teaspoon of glycerin if your skin feels tight after washing. Skip it if you have very oily skin.
Spoon the paste into the dry jar, close the lid and write the date on it. Keep it in a cool, dry place and use it within three weeks.
To use, wet your face, take a pea-sized amount and massage it in small circles for 20 to 30 seconds, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry with a clean towel, then apply a light moisturiser and sunscreen. Use it two or three times a week.
Tips and common mistakes
Patch test on your inner arm and wait 24 hours before using the wash on your face.
Clay pulls moisture out, so drop to once a week if your skin feels tight, flaky or red after washing.
Scoop with dry fingers only, since water in the jar encourages bacteria and mould.
A clay wash will not fade a tan on its own, so wear sunscreen daily if tanning is your main concern.
Questions
Can I use this clay face wash every day?
No. Two or three times a week is enough for oily skin, and once a week for dry or sensitive skin. Daily clay cleansing can leave your face tight and irritated.
Do I really need the liquid soap in it?
Yes, if you want it to work as a face wash. Clay absorbs oil but does not rinse away sweat and grime the way a mild soap does. Without soap it behaves more like a face pack.
How long does the homemade face wash keep?
About three weeks in a sealed jar kept away from heat and moisture. Throw it out sooner if it smells sour or changes colour.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
