I made "Washed Ghee" at home and it turned out great!

Yesterday I posted about the importance of fat in our diet. While doing research for the same I came across the recipe for "Washed Ghee" or Shata Dhaut Ghrita (100 times washed ghee).

After I read about this miracle at home cream, it was inevitable that I would try to create this cream myself. All I needed apparently was some cow ghee & water.

So I made it last evening. And here is how it went.

For those readers who haven't read the earlier post: Hundred times washed ghee is prepared from organic cow milk ghee by washing it in purified water, repeatedly, 100 times in a copper vessel, using a specific prescribed method while chanting some mantras

This procedure transforms the ghee into a soft, cooling, nourishing, silky unguent that is used as a traditional moisturizer and anti wrinkle skin cream. It produces radiant and glowing skin, especially for people with easily inflamed skin. It can be used as a daily face and body moisturizer or for facial massage. Apply it for the hot issues of sunburn, eczema and rosacea.

This how I made it. I mostly followed this site's recipe: 

1. I took 1 & 1/2 teaspoon of cow ghee in a plastic melamine bowl. I think even regular ghee should be fine. I didn't have any copper vessel at home so I ignored this instruction. I forgot to take a picture during this start point.

2. I added equal quantity of drinking water at Room Temperature (basically aquaguard water) and began whipping the ghee with a steel fork. While watching TV. No, I didn't recite any mantras while doing this. You can even use an egg beater or electric whip - This blogger here used an electric whip and it turned out fine.

3. After 5 minutes I would drain out the water and add a fresh amount of water to the ghee and start whipping again. This is what it looked half-way through the process:

Washed Ghee, 30 minutes into the process

4. As you whip you will notice that the ghee changes texture. It begins to expand and changed color from yellow to creamish white. I began with a tablespoon of ghee and by the end, it had expanded to 5 times the original amount. 

5. I didn't wash it 100 times. I must have barely washed it 10 times. In terms of time, I was at it for around 90 minutes.

6. I drained out all the water. You can use a fine sieve as well to do so, though a little bit remains in the cream and transferred it into an empty TBS Body Butter Tub. I suppose this cream should last me around a month. As of now since it is winter I have left it outside at room temperature. It is claimed that this lasts for 4-5 months, but we'll have to see. I'm bit doubtful because of the water content. 

The Final "washed ghee" cream - transferred into a clean Body Butter container for use. 

I used it last night and today morning as well. 

It feels extremely light & cool on the skin. Compared to actual ghee, it is really light and absorbs into the skin within 5 minutes. It really does make the skin feel well moisturised and soft. Another benefit is that is doesn't smell like "ghee" anymore. There is a small whiff, but it is quite faint.

I did my makeup in the morning, after letting the cream absorb for 5 minutes. I really didn't face any problem - it is just like any regular skin cream.

Generally my skin feels a bit dry after spending an entire day in Air-Conditioning, but today it seems to be doing fine. I'm also using this on a leg wound (I cut myself on my left knee quite badly last week. Had to get Tetanus Injection) to see if it helps. 

I'll update after a month of using this on results. 

If you are planning to make this, just keep in mind the following tips: 

1. Use a large container. The water tends to splash around and the ghee also expands up to 4 times its size upon whipping. I had to keep a towel under the bowl as I didn't realise the water would splash around so much!

2. Don't use warm or hot water. 

3. Keep some time apart to do this. I don't think it is possible to wash it 100 times unless you plan to do nothing for a good 5 to 6 hours, but I suspect you will need to whip it for 60 minutes minimum to get results. 

Have you heard or used this "Washed Ghee" for skin care before? Are you planning to make some? Share your experiences!