The white mud has been credited for the renowned beauty of Northern Thailand's womenfolk. The mud can be mixed with other ingredients into a luscious paste that feels soft and silky when applied to the skin. The mud, with its gypsum mineral content, can be applied in its natural state. They are made in small, white balls, forming the ultimate in skin food. Alternatively, they can be combined with other perfumed powder for scented skin, or used as a body scrub to combat skin disease - even repair pus infested wounds. Its use is wide ranging.