Nalangu maavu/Bath powder is a natural substitute for soap and scrub. This natural mix of powders can be used by adults and babies for radiant skin and refreshing bath. Imparted pleasant smell is an add-on!
Baby bath time is said to be the time when babies‘ senses are so active. Do utilize the time to connect with the little one. Do not pursue bathing as a compulsive daily chore, but do make it an entertaining episode!
Babies/Kids enjoy bathing in a tub of water , splish splashing. I have witnessed the brightness in Nilaa’s eyes, whenever called for a bath – especially tub bath in the garden is her favorite time-pass! No worries if you don’t own a bathing tub. These tiny Lilliputs can fit in your bucket or any wide mouthed container. Than fancy, just the fun matters to them! Atleast, once in a week , entertain them with tub-bath..
Adding Neem Leaves to the water enhances the medicinal value of the bath. Check out my post on Neem bath.
A 5 minute oil massage, just 20 minutes before bath is highly recommended. It relaxes the baby and enhances blood circulation. It is good for baby’s skin and muscles too. Do not heat oil for massaging babies.
For Nilaa, I used plain Almond oil(without additional fragrances) for the first 6 months as it is rich in Vitamin E and is mild on baby skin. After that, oil could be chosen depending upon weather conditions. Mustard oil is recommended in cold conditions as it has a warming effect and Sesame oil is recommended in hot weather as it has a cooling effect.
Unmindful of weather, coconut oil is highly recommended as an after-bath moisturizer. Check out my post on home-made Virgin coconut oil.
Pregnant ladies can prefer this too. For just born babies, use chana dal powder(Kadalai maavu) or whole green gram powder alone for a month. Then, try adding turmeric powders and then gradually add each ingredient to check for allergies, if any. By the time baby turns one, you would have added all the ingredients. I have restricted bath turmeric powder for male as it is mainly used to remove hairs from body and face and he shouldn’t complain for Mustache brake in his teenage !
bath powder recipe – Stepwise pics follow the below printable description:
- Bath Turmeric Powder/Poosu Manjal Thool - 50g for female only
- Wild Turmeric Powder/Kasthuri Manjal Thool - 250g for female, 100g for male
- White Turmeric Powder/Poolankizhangu Podi - 25g
- Khus Powder/Vettiver Podi - 50g
- Rose Petals Powder/Roja Idhazh Podi - 50g
- Green Gram Powder/Pachapayir Maavu - 500g
- Just mix all the ingredients 🙂
2.If you know a mill to grind bath powders, do get the solids(unground) with the same mentioned measures, dry them and grind it in the mill. I usually do not opt for store bought powders but this is an exception as it is for external application only 😉
3.Solids and powders will be available in Ayurvedic/Herbal Medical shops(Naatu Marundhu Kadai)
4.Just have the required quantity for a month in an air-tight container and use it daily. Store the rest in freezer and take the next batch when the first is over. The one in freezer keeps well for 6 months to 1 year.
Preparation – How to make bath powder?
Just mix all the ingredients 🙂
Tips/Tricks in making bath powder:
- You shall add dried Orange Peels powder and dried Avaram flower petals powder too.
- If you know a mill to grind bath powders, do get the solids(unground) with the same mentioned measures, dry them and grind it in the mill. I usually do not opt for store bought powders but this is an exception as it is for external application only 😉
- Solids and powders will be available in Ayurvedic/Herbal Medical shops(Naatu Marundhu Kadai)
- Just have the required quantity for a month in an air-tight container and use it daily. Store the rest in freezer and take the next batch when the first is over. The one in freezer keeps well for 6 months to 1 year.
Can we apply tiz fr 6 month baby
Yes, you can apply tiz for 6 month baby .. Always start with 1 or 2 ingredients and then gradually add one by one to check for allergies if any.
Mam can I get this powder online from you ?
Can I use this for one month baby instead of soap?
@Anonymous, For 1 month baby, just start with Chana dal powder(Kadalai Maavu). Then try adding whole green gram powder, turmeric powders and then gradually add each ingredient to check for allergies, if any.
If we use this to our baby, shall we stop using the soap???
@Raaga Logesh, Our ancestors did not use soaps. This nalangu maavu can replace soaps, unless your baby has no allergies to it.
Can we use this for boy babies as it contains turmeric
@Dhivya, In the ingredients, I have mentioned to avoid bath turmeric powder for boy babies and recommended very minimal of wild turmeric powder. Please see ingredients box for details.
Are kasturi turmeric and wild turmeric both not recommended for boys..? I have 2 year old boy ..he has dry skin..can I use for him..
I have mentioned in the ingredients list for male and female babies in specific for turmeric powders.. Pls chk that.. For dry skin, mix this powder in milk instead of water.. If the skin is too dry, then just avoid Kadalamavu/Besan flour.. Rest should be ok..
will this improve my baby complexion ? since my baby is dark
@Padmapriya, All these are natural ingredients to bring natural fairness. Especially, Turmeric is universally used for good complexion. These are far better than any chemical products. Hope this helps..
You should focus on the health of your baby and not his skin color.
your post is really helpful….
i ve 2 and a half year old son. i wanna try tis for my son. jus wanna know which ingredients in this powder makes the skin dry.As he is suffering from atopic dermatitis.
@Yogi, You can use all the ingredients mentioned in this post as none of them makes the skin dry. Mix the powder with milk, instead of water. Also try Neem bath and coconut oil to cure the symptoms.
Thanks a lot for ur reply.I was totally confused ,wat u use. ..
Thank u…
Hi can we add cucumber seeds , mint leaves and neem leaves in this herbal powder?
@Anonymous, Yes you can add sun-dried cucumber seeds and mint leaves powder. Dried neem leaves powder can also be added but the smell dominates the fragrance of other ingredients. I recommend adding fresh leaves or dried neem leaves powder in bathing water. Refer my post on Neem bath.
Hi.. how should we use this while giving bath to baby? Shall we just apply the powder all over the body and clean it off or should we make the powder sit for some time?
@Afna, Just like soap. Apply and wash it off.
Is there any suggestion for homemade shampoo?? Please reply
@Afna, Use “Arappu” in place of shampoo. You can get in supermarkets or Ayurvedic medical shops.
Hi my baby is 5 month old having eczema on face neck and foldings of hands and legs.. can I use coconut oil for massage and kadalamvu to wash it off. Baby having extremely dry skin
@Prabitha, Kadalamavu/Besan flour is not recommended for Eczema as besan dries the skin. Coconut oil(click here) and neem bath(click here) are highly recommended for Eczema.. Apply coconut oil before and after bath. Do not use soap. Just bath with lukewarm water with neem leaves in it. U shall use cow milk or coconut milk in place of soap, followed by neem bath for best results.
hi
my 2 year old son also have eczema and extreme dry skin..i used rice and chana dal powder and then soap so far..he is struggling with too much dry skin..what do you mean by using milk or oil in place of soap..i dint get it..pls tell in detail..also coconut oil makes his complexion to become darker..can i use any other oil..
Chana dal powder might make the skin dry.. I asked to mix this bath powder in milk instead of water as milk nourishes the dry skin.. Use this powder and avoid soaps.. If you feel the complexion is becoming darker, then use coconut oil before bath.. Apply all over the body and then take bath.. Coconut oil is the best for Eczema.. Also, try neem bath.. click here to know more.. Always keep the skin moisturized.. After bath, apply almond oil..
Can i just use green gram flour for my baby boy? Will he have mustache breakage when he grows up? He is now 3 months old
Only turmeric powder could cause mustache issues and thats y I have given separate measurements for male babies..Pls have alook at the ingredients list.. Start with green gram and then gradually add other mentioned ingredients.
Hi Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful information, from when can we start using this powder for new born baby, My Baby is a week old
I have mentioned this in my post.. As u’ve just delivered, I understand u r busy to read fully.. Here is what u needed -> For just born babies, use chana dal powder(Kadalai maavu) or whole green gram powder alone for a month. Then, try adding turmeric powders and then gradually add each ingredient to check for allergies, if any. By the time baby turns one, you would have added all the ingredients.
Can we use this for entire family? I mean shall my hubby use this powder except poosu manjal for cleaning the face?
Yes he can, provided you have reduced the amount of wild turmeric powder as mentioned for males..
Hi mam, in winter season can I use for my 1yr baby girl green gram flour n dry rose Patel’s powder with adding raw milk or rose water. It’s good or bad for baby skin n it’s useful or not in colour changing?
@Shailaja, yes you can.. All these products are good for skin and enhances the complexion.. Start with green gram flour and then gradually add all ingredients one by one.. For good complexion, use saara parupu(chironji or charoli seeds) powder too .. Just mix with milk, grind and apply on face while bathing..
Hi could anyone say what exactly is bath turmeric powder,,, is that one we use for food or round one pls ,,,I’m bit confused
@arpitha, bath turmeric is different from the one we use in cooking.. Bath turmeric is the round & elongated one..
Does this burns eyes if it gets into baby eyes while bathing
Make sure not to enter baby eyes..
Mam this powder works excellent..but the thing is it gives some kind of allergic reaction causing itching for 10 to 15 mins and then it gets normal..what causes this? And which ingredient gives this itching? Can you make sure of this please as soon as possible.
Thank you
Leha
Hi, any ingredient can be allergic to any skin.. As mentioned in the post, it is always advisable to try adding ingredients one by one to check for allergies.. Even turmeric might cause itching to some skin.. U have to find the odd man out !! Another cause of itching might be the poor quality of the ingredient.. Apply the same powder to different persons and check.. If it itches for everyone, then quality of the powder is not good.. If just for 1 person, then u have to test each ingredient for allergies..
For eg if we add 1500g means one half kg green gram so we have to increase the amount of all the thing so for o1500g green gram we have to add 150g poosumanjal
Yes, increase proportionally …
I am from Andhra Pradesh. Poosumsnjal means what is it organic turmeric or different one. Please reply
Different one.. I have pinged you the pic in instagram..
Hi u told we can add orange peel and avaram poo..how much will the quantity be?
25 grams each