Skin15 min
Mulethi Face Pack for Dull, Tired Skin
Licorice root powder mixed with curd or honey as a weekly face pack for dull skin. Studied for skin brightening; patience needed.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Why mulethi is used this way
Mulethi (licorice root, yashtimadhu) is naturally sweet and soothing, which is why it shows up in throat remedies. It contains glycyrrhizin, which in larger or longer use can raise blood pressure and lower potassium.
Licorice extract (glabridin) is used in many skin-brightening creams and has some research behind it. A home pack of mulethi powder is far milder but makes a pleasant, gentle weekly mask.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp mulethi (licorice) powder
- 1 tbsp plain curd or 1 tsp honey
How to prepare
- Mix into a smooth paste.
How to use
- Apply for 15 minutes on clean skin, then rinse.
- Once or twice a week.
Helpful habits
- Buy dry yellow sticks; they keep for months in a closed jar.
Precautions
- Skip on irritated or sunburnt skin.
- Avoid with high BP, heart or kidney disease and in pregnancy.
- Keep use short, a few days at a time.
- Patch-test on the inner arm 24 hours before using on the face.
- If you take regular medicines or have a long-term condition, check with your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to use mulethi on skin if I have high BP?
- Yes, applying it is fine; the BP caution is for eating it.
Will it remove pigmentation?
- It may help slightly over time; sunscreen is essential.
Is mulethi the same as licorice candy?
- No, candy is mostly sugar and flavour; mulethi is the dried root.
