Ubtan: The Must-Have Ayurvedic Remedy In Skincare Routine

Our life has been filled with homemade remedies and ayurvedic practices since we entered this world. These time-tested ayurvedic home remedies, from rose water to hot oil champi and various pastes, have groomed us naturally without hampering our skin health. Ayurveda has most of the answers for our skincare woes, especially Ubtan and Turmeric.

Skincare products backed with a natural ingredient such as Turmeric hold a special place in every household because of its potential to make your skin beautiful naturally. Everyone has used this yellow paste at least once to get a glowing and radiant appearance.

Using poor-quality skincare products will not help us achieve the skin and glow we have dreamt of. If we continue to use these harmful products, they can also harm the skin cells in the long run. 

What is Ubtan?

The practice of making and applying Ubtan dates back to the Vedic times. It is a yellow-colored natural powder made using legumes or pulses, natural herbs, essential oils, and minerals to yield a healthy glowing skin. This beautiful blend works perfectly to cleanse away the dirt and impurities from the skin, giving it a natural glow. 

Depending upon the objective you wish to achieve, there are many types of Ubtan powder. For example, Ubtan made of Sandalwood consists of natural toning, cooling, and deodorizing properties, while Ubtan made of neem will encourage detoxification of the skin and transfer anti-aging properties. 

6 Benefits of Ubtan Powder

Ubtan for a glowing face is the oldest and most beneficial home remedy for naturally glowing skin. The best part about using it is that it gives an instant glow to your skin without being too expensive. 

Here are six magical benefits of using this yellow-colored powder for your skincare routine.

1. Extra Glowing Skin: The yellow-colored powder has already been used for many years. Mamaearth Ubtan Face Wash helps you get that extraordinary fresh and hydrated skin.
   
   When mixed with gram flour (besan), Sandalwood (Chandan), and Saffron (Kesar) gently exfoliates the dead skin cells, cleanses the skin, and adds an extra glow to the skin. Mixing it with milk helps remove the dark spots on the skin, leaving the skin glowing and spotless.
2. Provides Clear and Brighter Skin: Environmental stressors such as pollution, UV damage, sedentary lifestyle may lead you to uneven skin tone, pigmentation, acne scars, etc. Gentle products made of Ubtan are the one-stop solution to get clear, spotless, and glowing skin. 
3. Combats Acne: Turmeric and gram flour are known for their anti-bacterial and help in reversing anti-aging problems. When mixed with Ubtan, it helps in reducing the pimple’s size and helps it heal quickly before it spreads to other areas.
4. Treats Clogged Pores: People with oily and dry skin often find that their skin pores get blocked due to excess oil, dirt, and grime. Using the yellow-colored powder regularly will help exfoliate this build-up from the skin’s surface, making our skin clear and brighter. 
5. Reduces suntan and hyperpigmentation: Ubtan, when mixed with soothing and whitening agents such as milk, lemon, and gram flour, works in reducing tan lines. They help in calming down the skin inflammation and lighten tan marks. 
6. Helps Remove Unwanted Body Hair:  Some ubtan products, such as Mamaearth Ubtan Hair Removal Kit, can help you remove hair within 8 minutes without causing any cuts or burns. Also, it helps in delaying hair growth and provides smooth & supple skin. 

How to Make Ubtan at Home?

Here’s a list of the natural ingredients you will need to make Ubtan at home: one tablespoon Sandalwood, two tablespoons Chickpea powder (besan), ½ turmeric powder, two tablespoons raw milk, a bowl, and an applicator. 

Now follow the steps to make the magical powder at home:

• Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, add milk, and mix well.
• Mix the ingredients using the applicator to make a paste. 
• Spread it evenly on your face. 
• Leave this paste applied for about 20 minutes. 
• Wash it off with lukewarm water. 
• Avoid applying soap or any other product after ubtan as it is a great replacement for the cleansing product. 

Five Mistakes to Avoid While Using Ubtan on the Skin 

Over time people have realized the power of this natural ingredient. Made from Turmeric, this traditional skin care remedy helps treat numerous skin-related issues and makes our skin glow. 

However, we also recommend avoiding the following mistakes while applying ubtan on the skin: 

1. Mixing Unnecessary Ingredients: Ubtan is a magical ingredient, but it is important to be aware of what else we are using it with. The most recommended ingredients used with it are rosewater, milk, water, lemon, gram flour, Sandalwood, and chickpea powder. Mixing unnecessary ingredients may harm the skin. 
   
2. Keep it on your skin for a longer period: Avoid keeping turmeric-backed products on the skin for more than 20 minutes as they may leave yellow markings. In addition, overdosing on your skin can cause acne or inflammation.
   
3. Not Rinsing Well: Remember to wash off the turmeric-based product properly from the skin. Also, it is necessary to apply a light moisturizing cream after removing Turmeric.
   
4. Using Other Skincare Products: One should avoid applying any other skincare product after washing off the turmeric-based product as Turmeric can help make your skin clearer and blemish-free.
   
5. Applying it unevenly on the skin: Avoid applying the turmeric-based pack unevenly on your skin as it may not function well. Instead, you should apply a thin and even layer on your skin for the best results.

Which is the Best Face Wash for Tan Removal? 

It would be best to use a face wash backed by the goodness of time-tested skin remedies such as Turmeric and Saffron. Choosing Mamaearth Ubtan Face Wash for removing excessive suntan will benefit you because this Made Safe-approved product includes the goodness of Ubtan. It will rejuvenate your dehydrated skin and make it feel fresh and bright. 

This safe and gentle face wash combats suntan, restores natural glow, clears spots, gently exfoliates, removes impurities, and leaves your skin smooth, hydrated, and bright. It also features saffron, walnut beads, and carrot seed oil that help exfoliate the skin and make the skin glowing.

Wrapping It Up

Now that you know everything about Ubtan – the magical remedy for treating your dull and dry skin. You may achieve happy and hydrated skin by following a healthy skincare routine. 

We recommend using Ubtan-based products such as Ubtan Body Wash, Ubtan Face Scrub, and Mamaearth Ubtan Face Wash. They are enriched with the goodness of effective and time-tested ingredients.

Mamaearth is Asia’s first Made Safe certified brand. It offers a wide range of FDA-approved skin care products made from safe, gentle, and toxin-free ingredients. It is a plastic-positive brand that recycles more plastic than it uses to manufacture its products. It also plants a tree for every order that it receives from its website, thus doing its part in making the environment cleaner and greener.