How to Make Nalangu Maavu Herbal Bath Powder?

By Hemapriya Natesan @MyLittleMoppet

May 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

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We all know that healthy skin is the beginning of luxurious life. You spend half of your daily life in researching whether your baby’s soap or bath powder contains ingredients that are really good for your baby’s skin, and I know the real struggle of finding “THE” perfect soap that contains ingredients which can cure common problems like acne, dry skin, unwanted body hair, body odor, skin diseases etc, without loading your baby’s skin with unwanted harmful chemicals. To solve this struggle, we’ve put together the granny baby care secret that actually works.


So, what is this Nalangu maavu herbal bath powder?

This was the exact bath soap a.k.a bathing powder our ancestors used before the harmful soaps came into the picture.

How to prepare nalangu maavu herbal bath powder?

You can find all the ingredients I have given below in any ayurvedic herb shops in your city or so-called naatu marundhu kadai.

  • Turmeric/Curcuma longa
  • White turmeric
  • Rose Petals
  • Champak
  • Muthakach khus
  • Indian sarsaparilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Marikolunthu/sagewort
  • Marjoram
  • Flagroot/sweet cane
  • Black stone flower
  • Chinnoti Red Bay Leaf

To make the Powder:

  1. Sun-dry all the ingredients well for 2 or 3 hours till they became completely moisture free and crisp.
  2. Take the ingredients to the nearby grinding mill and powder them. (But make sure it is grounded in a grinder only for flour, since spiciness can irritate the skin)
  3. To retain freshness keep the powder in airtight containers once it is powdered.
  4. If it’s difficult for you to get the right ingredients or if don’t have time to make this herbal powder mix, don’t worry. We do have 100% homemade nalangu maavu herbal bath powder ready for your use. Just order it from our online shop by clicking here: Nalangu Maavu Herbal Bath Powder

Who can use nalangu maavu bath powder?

Everyone in the family irrespective of gender and kids above 3 years can use Nalangu maavu herbal bath powder.

How to use nalangu maavu herbal bath powder?

Before using this powder please do a Patch Test to make sure the ingredients are not causing any allergy to your skin. Allergy to the product is rare but better be safe than sorry.

To use as a daily bath powder:

  • Take the required amount of nalangu maavu and mix some water in it to make a paste. Apply it all over the body and leave for 5 minutes and then rinse it off with water. Or you can even use it as a dry scrub by simply scrubbing the skin with nalangu maavu and then washing it off with water.

To use it as a face wash:

  • Make a paste of nalangu maavu with water. But if you have dry skin you can add curd or milk fat for better results. For normal skin water or curd or honey can be added.

Do try this herbal bath powder and treat your skin the way it deserves.

For your kind information:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients you can avoid it while preparing nalangu maavu.
  • Try to make it during summer, as it will ensure thorough drying of the ingredients. If you powder it using a mixer at home make sure the jar is washed well and dried completely as it shouldn’t have even a tinge of spiciness and moisture. Spiciness can irritate the skin and moisture can spoil the powder.
  •  I usually prepare nalangu maavu in large quantity and store it in airtight containers and use it for a year.

For Daily Use:

You can make a huge batch of this herbal powder and store it for up to a year. You can transfer a small quantity of it to a container /bottle for daily use and keep the rest airtight in another container.

Do you use a traditional herbal mix recipe for skin care? If yes, do share with us the recipe and benefits.

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