4 Ubtan recipes for flawless skin

Cannot go to beauty parlor due to lockdown? Are you worried about your drained skin? Then try four easy ubtan recipes that you can prepare using readily available ingredients at home.

Ubtan is an ancient sacred beauty recipe for glowing skin is explained in ancient texts of Ayurveda. In fact, ubtan believed to be prescribed from Vedic physicians for the beutification of skin. It is a recipe now accepted by both women and men from centuries to establish flawless skin. It is also used in bridal and groom ceremonies and during other auspicious occasions.

Ubtan provides many benefits for skin. It is made of natural ingredients and can be used for all types of skin without fear of anytype of side effects. Ubtan recipe has good antioxidant element and remove free radicals because of presence of flavonoids and phenolic contents.

Ubtan helps skin-

To fight infections – good remedy for acne, freckles and blackhead.
Improves skin complexion
Cleanses and tones the skin
Acts as an exfoliate
Helps to reduce facial hair
Increases blood circulation to skin surface
Detoxifies the skin
Helps in rejuvenation of skin
It is astringent and firms’ skin
Gives skin smoothness and suppleness
Ubtan can be applied daily without any harm

Is ubtan good for all skin? Answer is yes! We know that every skin type is different. One can select and use ubtan recipes based on their skin type.

What are ingredients of ubtan?

Ingredients for ubtan most time readily available at home. It is easy to prepare. Generally, Ubtan contains milk, gram flour, almond flour, turmeric, milk cream, sandalwood powder, oat meal, rose water and lemon juice.

Here are three ubtan recipes for regular use-

Ubtan for daily use:

Ingredients:

Gram flour -2 Tbsp
Sandalwood powder – 1 Tbsp
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Raw milk -2 Tbsp

Preparation: Mix three powders well, add milk and prepare paste. Mix well, so that there should not be any lumps. Apply the paste on skin, leave it for 20 minutes. Once the paste gets dry, wash skin using lukewarm water. Avoid soap or any type of face wash.

2. Ubtan for special occasion:

Ingredients:

Gram flour – 2 Tbsp
Oat meal -1 Tbsp
Sandalwood -1 Tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Rose water – few drops
Yogurt- 2 Tbsp

Preparation: Mix dry ingredients well and add yogurt and rose water. Prepare paste without any lumps. Apply the paste evenly on the skin. Leave it for half an hour or till the paste dries. Wash using lukewarm water.

3. Ubtan for face:

Ingredients:

Oatmeal -1 Tbsp
Gram flour- 2 Tbsp
Sandalwood powder -1 Tbsp
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Rosewater – few drops
Cucumber paste– 2 Tbsp (grind cucumber without water)

Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and add rose water and cucumber paste. Mix to a consistency and let the mix sit for ten minutes. Apply the mix on face and massage face in circular motion. After ten minutes wash face using lukewarm water. Do not use soap or face wash.

4. Ubtan for all skin types:

Ingredients:

Masoor dal (red lentil) – 1 Tbsp
Gram flour– 2 Tbsp
Oat meal–2 Tbsp
Almonds – 8
Raw rice – 1/4 cup
Turmeric – ½ tsp
Yogurt – 2 Tbsp
Rose water – ½ tsp
Milk cream – 1 tsp (for dry skin)

Preparation: Grind red lentil, almonds and raw rice separate. Mix all the powders in a bowl. Add gram flour, oat meal and turmeric powder. Mix well. Powder might be little rough because both red lentil and almonds will not grind to smooth powder. Add yogurt and rose water. . If you have dry skin, add milk cream with yogurt and rose water. Mix well and apply the mix on face. Leave it for 5 to 10 mins. Wash face using lukewarm water.

Generally, ubtan does not have any side effect. Just to make sure, apply little ubtan mix on covered skin and test it out for any rashes. It is essential to use pure ingredients and ingredients should be obtained from reliable sources. Organic ingredients are the best to prepare DIY ubtan.

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