Bridal Ubtan: Pre-Wedding Ubtan For Brides

Glow as a bride deserves!

Weddings are when we look for makeovers and end up using products that are harmful to our skin. Indian homemade self-care products have all the natural ingredients and bestow a richer experience. 

Brides preparing for their wedding should go for homemade skin care products rather than chemically induced expensive ones.

For ages, we have been using the DIY treatments and gharelu nuskhe suggested by our grandmothers, and not to our surprise; they always turn out efficacious and meet the necessity. 

One of the many home remedies is ubtan; this handcrafted goodness is also called homemade scrub. In an Indian household, right from the moment you are born till the time of your haldi at your wedding, ubtan plays a vital role in being a handy homemade scrub.

In brief, our sacred Vedic scripture Ayurveda is based on the idea that the fine balance between the mind, body and spirit promotes health and wellness. The ritual “Solah Shringar” beholds 16 ways of beautifying a woman in Hindu marriages in India, and of those sixteen components is ubtan.

The humidity and heat can harm the skin even after covering yourself with a loath of clothes or staying indoors. The uppermost layer sheds dead skin cells as a natural process, but sometimes excess buildup of dead cells can lead to dull skin and increase whiteheads and blackheads because of clogged oil glands. That is where the handcrafted ubtan comes to the rescue with naturally healing attributes. 

Understand Your Skin Type

Like our hair and body types, we also have different skin types, and any kind of product should be used according to that. The three types of skin are oily, dry and normal.

For extraordinary benefits, let us look into the perfect ingredients suitable for each skin type.

1. Ubtan For Oily Skin

Some skin types are prone to acne because of the excessive release of oil and tend to block pores, leading to dull skin and an increase in white and blackheads.

For such skin types, ingredients like curd, besan, haldi, and lemon can do wonders. They will help reduce the oil, cleanse the pores, and make you feel fresh throughout the day.

2. Ubtan For Dry Skin

Skin types like dry skin tend to be flaky and lack moisture; especially in winter, it becomes challenging to take care of dry skin. To keep it moisturised and hydrated, ingredients like honey, milk, milk cream, or curd are all you need.  These products will reduce inflammation and make your skin smoother and softer. 

3. Ubtan For Normal Skin

You are god’s favourite if you have a normal skin type, which means you have an excellent PH-balance. Normal skin types stay great in any weather and need less maintenance.

Bananas, lemon, turmeric, besan, honey or yoghurt are excellent for normal skin types.

Now that you fathom the type of skin type you possess and what ingredient is beneficial for which skin type, let us present you with varieties of ubtan for your pre-wedding bridal care so that you glow like a diamond on your wedding day.

Types Of Ubtan And Their Benefits

The concoction of Ubtan includes herbs, spices, cereals, pulses, and nuts that combine to cleanse the skin and reveal a natural glow deeply. The varied mix of ubtan uses different ingredients. Still, some of the most common elements are chickpea flour, turmeric, and sandalwood powder. However, if you feel experimental, you can add more skin-friendly ingredients.

Essentially, all the components can be found easily at home and can be made into great pre-wedding self-care face packs without spending a fortune. Even brands are launching pre-formulated, herbal ubtan products that you can apply to the skin and nourish it.

1. Rose-Petal Powder Ubtan For Dry Skin

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp rose petal powder
• 1 tbsp lavender oil
• 1 tbsp curd

Rose petals are an excellent remedy for fighting acne. Each rose petal powder ingredient is chosen to comfort and moisturise dry skin. Oats are known as soothing and rose for beautifying. Rice bran comprises Gamma-oryzanol, a mixture of plant sterols that protects the skin and lipids from oxidative damage. This ubtan can be blended into a paste with rose water for an aromatic skin treat.

2. Lotus-Root And Besan Ubtan For Sensitive Oily Skin

• 2 tsp lotus powder
• 1.5 tbsp besan
• ½ tsp lavender powder
• Pinch of chamomile powder

Lotus roots are packed with vitamins B and C, providing the perfect glow to your skin. This simple ubtan contains zinc-rich chickpea powder (gram flour) and vitamin C-rich lotus root powder for oily and acne-prone skin. In addition, chamomile and lavender powder add a gentle scent and help soothe inflammation.

3. Papaya And Curd For Glowy Skin Ubtan

• 2 grated papaya
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1tbsp rice powder
• 1 tbsp yoghurt 

Papaya work like a charm when looking for skin tan solutions. Rich in minerals and vitamins, papaya and curd can do miracles for your skin problems and provide glowing skin.

The blend of ingredients like grated papaya, lemon juice, 1 tbsp rice powder and yoghurt will get you the sorcery of this ubtan and give you the radiance you never knew.

4. Turmeric, Gram Flour, Milk Powder And Yoghurt Ubtan For Tan Removal 

• 1 tbsp gram flour
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp milk powder
• Few drops of sesame oil

This is the appropriate ubtan to go for restoring your original skin complexion and removing tan. Using this ubtan daily before your wedding will get you back the lost glow, and you will look all radiant on your wedding day. Yoghurt is excellent for hydrating and brightening the skin.

Milk powder is used to remove tough tan from the skin. Turmeric in ubtan will lighten hyperpigmentation and deal with dull skin. Altogether, the blend of this ubtan is great for preventing ageing and environmental damage.

5. Almonds, Pistachios, Flaxseed, Cashews, Saffron, Orange Peel Ubtan For Radiant Looking Skin

• ½ tbsp almond powder
• ½ tbsp pistachio powder
• ½ flaxseed powder
• ½ cashew powder
• Few drops of rose water

Nuts like almonds, pistachio, flaxseed, and cashews are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. However, this nutty ubtan is more effective with red lentil powder and saffron. Saffron is excellent for making skin light and bright. Crushed orange peel is also added to this ubtan as a powder.

Now that we have discussed types of ubtan let us proceed to the benefits of ubtan, which can change the skin-care game forever.

Benefits Of Ubtan

1. Anti-Aging Properties

Optimum use of ubtan will slow down the process of ageing and make you look younger.  You can include many ingredients like chandan, turmeric, and aloe vera, which have anti-bacterial and anti-ageing qualities to make your skin more flexible, and toned and fight signs of ageing.

2. Wonderful For Acne-Prone Skin

If you suffer from severe acne issues, it is time to stop using chemical-induced products and opt for homemade remedies. Neem is the best acne medicine. Use neem leaf or neem powder mixed with ubtan and apply it with anti-bacterial properties, which help reduce acne and its dark spot.

3. Best To Tone Skin

An ingredient like Chandan, also known as sandalwood, is known to act as a natural astringent. When used regularly, it tightens your pores and gives your skin a firm and youthful look. It also helps in tan removal.

4. Act As A Face Cleanser

Face cleansing is essential and emphasised in skincare routines. However, choosing the right cleanser can be a nightmare. However, you can leave behind all that fuss and count on ubtan to clear out all the dirt and impurities from within.

Just take a trip to your kitchen, and you are all set for a pre-wedding bridal care routine!

Rather than opting for chemically induced self-care bridal packages, why not go for our home remedies made with love and get yourself a makeover?

Pre-wedding bridal care packages available in the market often contain harmful chemical products which are expensive and damaging in the long run.

ToneOp provides an extensive wedding makeover plan and gives you a direction to a healthier approach to self-care.

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