Skin10 min
Matcha and Multani Mitti Mask for Oily, Dull Skin
A small spoon of matcha with multani mitti and a little curd, kept on for ten minutes and rinsed before it dries hard. Patch test first, no more than once a week.
The viral green mask, kept gentle
The matcha mud mask is a 2026 viral idea: green tea powder for a fresh feel, multani mitti to soak up oil and curd to soften it. It can leave oily, dull skin feeling clean for a day. It does not treat acne, pigmentation or ageing.
Clay can dry the skin if left on, so keep the mask on for ten minutes at most and rinse while it is still slightly damp. Patch test first, use once a week, and follow with a moisturiser. Skip it on dry, sensitive, broken or sunburnt skin.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon multani mitti
- 1 to 2 teaspoons curd
How to prepare
- Sift the matcha, mix with multani mitti and add curd to a smooth paste in a non-metal bowl.
- Use a wooden or plastic spoon.
How to use
- Apply a thin layer on clean skin, avoiding the eyes, for ten minutes.
- Rinse with cool water while still slightly damp and moisturise.
Helpful habits
- Do not let it dry hard and crack.
- Make only as much as you need.
Precautions
- Patch test first and use once a week at most.
- Skip it on dry, sensitive, broken or sunburnt skin.
- Not a treatment for acne, pigmentation or ageing.
Frequently asked questions
Does matcha lighten skin?
- No. It gives a fresh feel and a temporary glow.
How long should I leave it on?
- Ten minutes at most, and rinse before it is bone-dry.
Can I use it on dry skin?
- Not as a rule, since clay dries the skin.
