This 5-day long Deepotsav has started with the festival of Dhanteras. Lord Dhanvantari ji is worshipped on this day. After this, the festival of Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on the second day.
Many people also call Narak Chaturdashi as Chhoti Diwali. On the day of Narak Chaturdashi, people not only clean their houses thoroughly but there is also a tradition of applying Ubtan on this day.
Although nowadays readymade Ubtan is available in the market according to every skin type, but we are going to tell you how to make traditional tools at home. With this home-made Ubtan, your skin will also get rid of many problems. If you are also using home-made Ubtan, then just do a patch test once and make your skin glow.
Ingredients to make traditional Ubtan
1. Gram flour - 2 tsp
2. Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
3. Raw milk - 2-3 tsp (as required)
4. Sandalwood powder - 1 tsp
5. Lemon juice - 1 tsp
6. Rose water - 1-2 tsp
Method
To make it, first take out the gram flour in a bowl. After this, add turmeric and sandalwood powder to it. After mixing the dry ingredients well, add lemon juice to it. If your skin is sensitive, then you can reduce the amount of lemon.
After mixing the lemon, now slowly add raw milk and make it a thick paste. You can also add rose water to it so that the mixture smells. Now apply this paste evenly on your face and body. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. After drying, scrub it off with light hands and then wash the face with lukewarm water.
Benefits
Gram flour: Makes the skin clean and shiny.
Turmeric: Rich in antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, gives the skin a natural glow.
Lemon juice: Bleaches the skin and lightens blemishes.
Raw milk: Moisturizes the skin.
Sandalwood powder: Cools and refreshes the skin.
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