The tradition of Pakistani bridal ubtan is easy to make at home. Swipe to find out how this beauty preparation is made.
GATHER INGREDIENTS
Buy a handful of ground chickpea flour, turmeric, sandalwood powder, grounded almonds, rose water, and milk and make this homemade UBTAN.
MIXING THE BASE
In a bowl, mix together 2 cups gramme flour, 1/2 cup turmeric, 1/4 cup sandalwood powder, and 1/4 cup almond powder.
ADDING ENHANCEMENTS
Mix half a cup of rosewater with enough milk until you get a smooth, consistent paste.
BLENDING TO PERFECTION
Ensure that you blend the herbs well until you make ubtan powder, which has no lumps.
SIEVING FOR FINENESS
Strain the mixture to have a finer and more silky mixture for a smoother application.
STORE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER
It is advisable to pack the cooked ubtan in a sealed plastic container and store it away from moisture.
USAGE FOR BRIDAL GLOW
To achieve the bridal effect, apply ubtan paste two weeks prior to the wedding and leave it on for twenty to thirty minutes, then rinse it off.
REGULAR SKINCARE ROUTINE
Use this Ubtan powder in everyday skin care for glowing and shining skin, even after the wedding.
CONCLUSION
Allow yourself to experience this Pakistani bridal tradition by making this ubtan recipe that will give you an unmatched glowing look on your wedding day and even after! Go for a patch test for skin sensitivity.