Ayurvedic Ubtan Face Pack: Ancient Indian Glow Ritual - LUSHR

Ayurvedic Ubtan Face Pack: Ancient Indian Glow Ritual

India's Oldest Beauty Secret: Ubtan

Long before serums and sheet masks, Indian women had ubtan — a traditional Ayurvedic face pack made from a blend of herbs, grains, and botanicals. Used in bridal rituals, daily skincare, and seasonal detoxes, ubtan has been trusted for centuries to deliver a natural, chemical-free glow.

Today, it's making a well-deserved comeback as more people seek natural skincare alternatives to synthetic products.

What Is Ubtan?

Ubtan is a dry herbal powder blend that you mix with a liquid (water, milk, rose water, or curd) to form a paste. Applied to the face and body, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells, removes tan, reduces pigmentation, and leaves skin visibly brighter and smoother.

Traditional ubtan recipes vary by region, but the core ingredients typically include chickpea flour (besan), turmeric, sandalwood, and aromatic herbs.

Benefits of an Ubtan Face Pack

  • Tan removal: Gently lifts sun tan and uneven pigmentation
  • Natural exfoliation: Removes dead skin without harsh scrubbing
  • Brightening: Turmeric and sandalwood work together to even skin tone
  • Oil control: Absorbs excess sebum without stripping moisture
  • Suitable for all skin types: Gentle enough for sensitive skin

How to Use Lushr Ubtan Powder

The Lushr Ubtan Powder is a ready-to-use Ayurvedic blend — no measuring or mixing of individual ingredients required.

  1. Take 1–2 teaspoons of Lushr Ubtan Powder in a bowl.
  2. Mix with rose water, raw milk, or plain water to form a smooth paste.
  3. Apply evenly to cleansed face and neck.
  4. Leave on for 15–20 minutes until it dries.
  5. Gently scrub off with wet fingertips using circular motions, then rinse with cool water.
  6. Follow with a light moisturiser.

Use 2–3 times a week for best results. For a deeper glow ritual, try the Lushr Brightening Kit which pairs ubtan with sandalwood, rose petals, and hibiscus for a complete Ayurvedic facial experience.

Customise Your Ubtan for Your Skin Type

  • Dry skin: Mix with raw milk or almond oil for added nourishment
  • Oily/acne-prone skin: Mix with rose water or plain water; add a drop of tea tree oil
  • Sensitive skin: Mix with plain water and do a patch test first
  • Dull/tired skin: Mix with fresh curd for an extra brightening boost

The Complete Glow Ritual

For a full Ayurvedic skin ritual, explore the Lushr Skin Glow Ritual Kit — a curated set of five Ayurvedic powders including ubtan, beetroot, sandalwood, rose, and hibiscus. Together, they address tan, dullness, pigmentation, and dehydration in one weekly ritual.

Your skin deserves the same care that Indian women have given theirs for generations. Start your ubtan ritual today.

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