MULTANI MITTI
Multani mitti is a mineral-rich clay that comes from the Multan region of Pakistan. It's also known as fuller's earth. Multani mitti is used as a beauty ingredient and is known for its skin and hair care benefits.
Description
Color: Multani mitti can be white, brown, or green
Texture: It's finer than regular clay and has a higher water content
Composition: It's made of hydrated aluminum silicates, magnesium chloride, and calcium bentonite
Properties: It's absorbent, exfoliating, and has cleansing and cooling properties
Uses
Skin care: It can help with acne, scars, oily skin, and dull skin. It can also help even out skin tone and keep skin hydrated.
Hair care: It can help with dandruff, hair loss, and adding shine to hair.
Hair removal: It can be used to remove hair from the chest, legs, hands, back, armpits, and bikini areas
History
Multani mitti was used by textile workers called "fullers" to clean sheep's wool
It was used by princesses and women of the elite class in ancient India
It was traded along the silk route and became a key part of skincare routines in many regions
ROSE WATER
Rose water is a fragrant liquid made by steeping rose petals in water. It's used in cooking, skincare, and wellness.
Description
Ingredients: Rose petals and water
Aroma: Sweet and floral
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiseptic
Uses
Cooking: Adds a delicate flavor to desserts and beverages
Skincare: Hydrates, soothes, and refreshes the skin
Wellness: Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
Medicine: Soothes irritated skin, combats eye puffiness, and may help relieve cuts, scars, and burns
Perfume: Used due to its sweet scent
Religious rituals: Used throughout Eurasia
History
Rose water has been used in medicine since the 7th century in Iran and other parts of the Middle East
North American Indian tribes also used it to treat ailments
Storage
Store rose water sealed in a cool dark place
A bottle will last for years if stored properly
Description provided by LONDON SALES COMPANY.
