Ayurvedic Ubtan is a traditional herbal paste or powder used as a natural cleanser and exfoliant — basically, the OG skincare routine from ancient India. It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients and is totally customizable based on your skin type or concern.
🌿 What Is Ubtan?
Ubtan is a 100% natural blend of Ayurvedic herbs, flours, and spices used for:
- Cleansing
- Exfoliating
- Brightening
- Detoxifying
Used especially during Indian weddings (think Haldi ceremony!), but perfect for regular skincare too.
✨ Benefits of Ubtan
- Removes dead skin and tan
- Brightens complexion
- Clears blackheads and unclogs pores
- Soothes inflammation and acne
- Promotes a natural glow
- Improves skin texture and tone
🧴 Common Ingredients
You can mix and match based on your skin type!
Ingredient | Benefit |
---|---|
Besan (Gram Flour) | Deep cleanses and exfoliates |
Haldi (Turmeric) | Anti-inflammatory and brightening |
Sandalwood powder | Cooling, reduces acne & pigmentation |
Multani Mitti | Oil-absorbing, tightens pores |
Neem powder | Anti-bacterial, fights acne |
Rose petals | Tones and refreshes skin |
Milk / Rosewater | Hydrates and balances skin |
Honey | Natural humectant, great for dry skin |
🧼 How to Use Ubtan (Face or Body Mask)
- Mix 2–3 tbsp of Ubtan powder with:
- Dry skin: Milk, yogurt, or honey
- Oily skin: Rose water or lemon juice
- Apply evenly to skin.
- Leave on for 10–15 mins (until it’s just dry).
- Wet your hands and gently scrub in circular motions.
- Rinse off with lukewarm water.
🔥 Pro Tip:
Use it 2–3 times a week for best results. You can also make a bigger batch and store the dry mix in an airtight jar.