There’s almost nothing we love more than trying out the products that celebs swear by and knowing the secret behind their glowing skin. And we love it even more if it’s an easy-peasy DIY hack. If splurging on skincare isn’t your top priority right now, we’ve got you, boo. The truth is there’s a bomb celeb-loved DIY mask out there there that’ll help smooth, brighten, and exfoliate your skin, leaving you with a radiant glow just as dewy as a 14-step K-Beauty routine. The DIY mask in question is Ubtan.
Being a traditional gram flour and turmeric paste concoction with nourishing and natural ingredients – the age-old DIY is pure magic. From the time a baby is born to the sacred ritual of haldi in Indian Weddings, it has been used in Indian households for ages. Remember the Haldi scene from Bridgerton Season 2? So if you are ballin’ on a budget and want a glow-up like B-town divas, here’s how to add the natural recipe to your routine.
The Bomb DIYs Using Ubtan Need A Place In Your Skincare Routine
For A Lit From Within Glow
You’ll need:
- Gram flour
- Turmeric
- Lime juice
- Full-cream yogurt
- Rosewater
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon each of yogurt and gram flour.
Step 2: Then, add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder along with some rose water and lime juice. Mix the ingredients. Apply this DIY mask all over your face, and leave it one for 15-20 minutes before washing it off.
To Exfoliate Dull Skin
All you need is:
- Gram Flour
- Raw milk
- Turmeric
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 1½ tablespoons of gram flour along with 2 tablespoons of raw milk.
Step 2: Then, add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to the mix. Blend the three ingredients to form a thick paste. Apply this paste all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
Step 3: Shine bright like a diamond.
To Soothe Active Acne
All you need is:
- Gram Flour
- Turmeric
- Sandalwood powder
- Yogurt
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon each of gram flour and sandalwood.
Step 2: Then, add 1 tablespoon of yogurt to the mix. Stir the ingredients together to form a paste. Apply this mask to your skin. Let it sit for 15 to 20 mins before washing it off. The mask will protect you against bacterial infections and calm inflamed skin while cooling and exfoliating it.
To Promote Hair Growth
All you need is:
- Gram Flour
- Vitamin E Capsules
- Honey
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 1½ tablespoons of gram flour along with 1½ tablespoons of honey.
Step 2: Then, rip open 6 – 10 Vitamin E capsules and pour the ingredients into this mix. Blend the ingredients to form a thick paste. Apply this paste to the scalp and through the lengths of your hair. Zinc-rich besan helps with cell growth and repair, like Vitamin E and honey help to soften and hydrate strands.
Get Rid Of Flaky Skin
All you need is:
- Gram Flour
- Turmeric
- Olive Oil
- Milk cream
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 1½ tablespoons of gram flour along with 1½ tablespoons of milk cream.
Step 2: Then add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of turmeric to the mix. Massage this paste into the skin in circular motions. Any flaky bits are softly taken off, while the surrounding skin is moisturised and zipped up.
Way to glow!
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