4 DIY Ubtans For Brides To Get Glowing Skin

Homemade ubtans are very popular in India among brides-to-be to get glowing and fair skin. It is an age-old tradition in India to prepare these ubtans carefully to make the skin glow. Infact every Indian bride applies ubtan on her face and also on body to get radiant and fair skin. Honestly, only makeup cannot make a beautiful bride, one also needs flawless, glowing and fair skin to look stunning. And here lies the importance of ubtans. Though there are many ubtans available in the market, Indian brides still prefer homemade ubtans to get pretty skin. They not only enhance our complexion and skin texture, but also save our skin from acne, whiteheads, blackheads, etc. So, let’s check out some of the Best Homemade Bridal Ubtans for Fair Skin.

# Besan and Turmeric Ubtan

Ingredients

Besan – 1 cup
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Lemon Juice – 1 tsp
Milk – 1 tbsp
Almond oil – 1 tsp
Honey – 1 tsp
Milk cream – 1 tsp

Method

In a small mixing bowl, take all the dry ingredients and mix them well. Then add rest of the ingredients and mix well. Finally add milk to form a paste like consistency. Apply this ubtan on your face. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes and then, wash it off with cold water.

This homemade ubtan exfoliates the skin and deeply cleanses it. In addition, it also gives beautiful, glowing and fair skin.

# Masoor Dal and Orange Peel Powder Ubtan for Fair Skin

Ingredients

Masoor dal powder – half cup
Orange Peel powder – 2 tbsp
Dried Rose Petals – 1 tsp
Sandalwood powder – 1 tbsp
Rose water or milk – as per requirement

Method

Grind the masoor dal to make powder. Keep it in a bowl and set aside. Crush some dried rose petals and add to it. Next, add the sandalwood powder and orange peel powder.

Combine these dry ingredients nicely and then add enough milk or rose water to make a smooth and thick paste. Apply it to the body and gently massage. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then, wash off.

Both red lentils and orange peel powder are excellent for skin whitening. Because they work on dark spots, marks, pigmentation and give us fair skin. All other ingredients also help to moisturize the skin and make it soft and smooth.

# Oatmeal Ubtan for Fair Skin

Ingredients

Oatmeal – half cup
Rice powder- 1/4th cup
Masoor Dal powder – 1 cup
Almonds – 8-9
A pinch of turmeric
Rose water

Method

Grind each almond separately and collect the powder in a bowl. To this, add in masoor dal powder, rice powder and mix well. At this point add oatmeal and a pinch of turmeric. Then, add enough rose water to make a paste.

Apply it all over the body and let it reach semi-dry stage. Finally, wet your fingertips and scrub off the ubtan. Wash face using normal water.

Oatmeal is a great natural exfoliator for the skin. It helps to get rid of dull, dry and pigmented skin cells and also unveils brighter, younger and fair skin tone. Masoor dal powder, turmeric and almonds are also great for skin lightening. In the same way, Rice powder exfoliates the skin and also enhances skin complexion.

# Besan and Fenugreek Powder Ubtan

Ingredients

Besan – 4 tbsp
Fenugreek/methi powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Almond oil – 2 tbsp
Wheat germ oil – 1 tsp
Rose oil – half tsp

Method

Take all the ingredients in a large bowl and combine everything. Once the ubtan is ready, smear it all over the body and gently massage the skin. Next let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then, gently scrub it off. Then wash the skin with lukewarm water.

This is a great homemade ubtan for dry skin beauties. No doubt it can be used all over the body including face. Methi powder has excellent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has anti-aging properties, because of the presence of vitamin B3.

Methi powder, along with besan, exfoliates the skin and also leads to naturally glowing skin over time. The oils in this ubtan moisturizes the skin and improves the texture and complexion.