What Is Mulethi Powder?

Mulethi, also known as licorice or liquorice, comes from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. The dried roots are ground into a powder that can be mixed with water or other suitable ingredients to make a face pack.

Licorice root contains compounds such as glabridin and liquiritin, which researchers have studied for their effects on pigmentation. However, a formulated licorice cream is different from a homemade powder mask. Results from studies on those creams cannot be promised for a DIY face pack.

That makes mulethi an optional addition to your routine, while cleansing, moisturising and sunscreen remain your everyday essentials.

Mulethi Benefits for Skin: What Can You Expect?

1. A Simple Face Pack for Dull-Looking Skin

Some days, your skin looks tired even when you have followed your usual routine. Before reaching for several new products, it helps to check whether your skin needs moisture, gentler care or more consistent sun protection.

A mulethi face pack can be an occasional part of that routine. Mixed into a smooth paste, it offers a simple way to enjoy a traditional skincare ingredient at home.

How your skin feels afterwards depends on the complete mixture and whether it suits you. A freshly washed, comfortable feeling is a reasonable expectation; instant removal of pigmentation is not.

2. An Ingredient Often Associated with Uneven Skin Tone

Many people look up mulethi for pigmentation because licorice-derived ingredients appear in skincare products for dark spots.

There is research behind this interest. A small clinical study tested a liquiritin cream in women with melasma. It studied a prepared cream, alongside sun avoidance or sunscreen—not raw mulethi powder mixed at home.

If dark spots are your main concern, keep this difference in mind. A face pack may be something you enjoy using, but persistent pigmentation deserves a routine that addresses its cause.

3. Easy to Include in a Minimal DIY Routine

A homemade face pack does not need a long ingredient list. In fact, adding too many ingredients makes it harder to work out what your skin likes.

Start with mulethi powder and water. Once you know how your skin responds, you can consider a different base that you already use comfortably.

Simple combinations are easier to prepare, easier to rinse off and easier to adjust.

4. Can Be Mixed with a Moisturising Base

If your skin tends to feel dry, choose your mixing ingredient carefully. An aloe vera gel you already tolerate can help make the preparation more comfortable to apply.

The complete mixture matters here. Mulethi powder itself should not replace your moisturiser, and a face pack should never leave your skin feeling tight or sore.

After rinsing, follow with your usual moisturiser.

How to Apply Mulethi Powder on the Face?

The best place to start is the directions on your pack. You only need enough mixture for a thin layer; a thicker application does not mean better results.

1. Wash your face gently. Remove makeup, sunscreen and surface dirt.
2. Mix a small amount of powder. Add water or a suitable base until the paste spreads easily.
3. Try it on a small area first. Rinse as directed and watch for irritation before applying it more widely.
4. Apply a thin layer. Avoid your eyes, lips and any broken or irritated skin.
5. Rinse without scrubbing. Pat your face dry and apply moisturiser.

Bio Organic’s published directions recommend leaving its mulethi face pack on for around 10–12 minutes before rinsing. Check the current packaging and follow those instructions if they differ.

If you feel burning, itching or discomfort, rinse it off immediately.

Easy Mulethi Face Packs to Try at Home

These recipes are optional cosmetic preparations, rather than treatments for acne or pigmentation. Use clean utensils, prepare a fresh mixture each time and discard any leftovers.

1. Mulethi and Water Face Pack

For anyone trying mulethi powder for the first time.

Keeping the first preparation basic helps you see how your skin responds to the powder.

You will need:

• 1 teaspoon mulethi powder
• Enough clean water to make a smooth paste

How to use it:

Mix well and apply a thin layer to clean skin. Leave it on for the time stated on your product, then rinse gently. Follow with moisturiser.

There is no need to rub the powder into your skin like a scrub.

2. Mulethi and Aloe Vera Face Pack

For a simple mixture using an aloe gel your skin already likes.

You will need:

• 1 teaspoon mulethi powder
• Enough aloe vera gel to make a spreadable paste
• A little water, if needed

How to use it:

Stir until smooth, apply lightly and rinse within the time recommended on the powder’s label.

You can use Bio Organic Aloe Vera Gel if it suits your skin. Check its full ingredient list before using it, especially if fragrance tends to irritate your skin.

3. Mulethi and Multani Mitti Face Pack

For occasional use on oily areas, if clay masks suit you.

You will need:

• ½ teaspoon mulethi powder
• ½ teaspoon Multani Mitti
• Enough water to make a smooth paste

How to use it:

Apply a light layer to oily areas, such as your forehead, nose or chin. Rinse before the mixture becomes hard or uncomfortable, then moisturise.

You do not have to apply it all over your face. If your cheeks feel dry, leave them out. Skip this pack altogether if your skin is peeling or irritated.

Bio Organic Mulethi Powder Vs Other Mulethi Powders

When buying mulethi powder, look beyond the front of the pack. The ingredient list, texture and directions tell you more than a big promise about glowing skin.

Small Mistakes That Can Make a Face Pack Uncomfortable

It is easy to assume that more powder, more ingredients or a longer application will give better results. Your skin may respond better to a lighter approach.

• Avoid scrubbing. Apply the paste gently and rinse without rubbing.
• Keep lemon juice and baking soda out of the mixture. A simple preparation is enough.
• Do not leave the pack on overnight. Follow its rinse-off directions.
• Introduce one new ingredient at a time. This makes reactions easier to identify.
• Stop if it stings or burns. Irritation can contribute to dark spots, particularly in darker skin tones.

For pigmentation concerns, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. A tinted sunscreen containing iron oxides can also help protect against visible light that may worsen melasma.

Final Thoughts

If you enjoy homemade face packs, mulethi can be an ingredient to try without making your routine complicated. Choose a clearly labelled powder, start with a simple mixture and keep the application gentle.

Bio Organic Mulethi Powder offers a single-ingredient option for these preparations. Use it occasionally if it suits your skin, and keep up with cleansing, moisturising and sun protection every day.