Based on an Ayurvedic beauty recipe called an UBTAN , this skin food/scrub/mask is a brilliant base for cleansing, refining,
invigorating and rejuvenating the skin.
- Almond Powder: Rich in vitamin A, almonds have moisturizing and emollient properties that are a wonderful way to nourish the skin while providing gentle exfoliation and promote the natural turnover of skin cells (1). Almonds can cleanse the skin by eliminating toxins and free radicals from your body. The various antioxidants in almonds possess anti-ageing properties which help in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The vitamin E component is considered a skin food as it nourishes the skin, keeping it smooth and glowing, can help to remove fine lines and wrinkles. It can also lighten age spots and other blemishes on the skin. (2,3).
- Saffron: Saffron has anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties which make it an ideal ingredient for treating acne (4). Rich in exfoliating properties, saffron helps lighten scars and spots left behind from old wounds, cuts or acne eruptions (4). It also improves the quality of your skin by removing the dirt and impurities and tones the skin (4).
- Dried Rose Petals: Has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties that can help treat acne and acne prone skin, reduce swollen spots, redness and has skin calming properties (5). Rose is especially beneficial for sensitive skin because the sugars in its petals create a soothing feeling (5).
- Red Sandalwood Extracts: A virtual ware house of goodness and has antiseptic, astringent, anti inflammatory and disinfectant properties (6). It’s powerful antimicrobial property, which means it can help kill the bacteria that cause acne. The antiseptic quality of sandalwood benefits to treat rashes, acne, blackheads and other skin eruptions, its germicidal quality inhibits the growth of bacteria (6). It is also a natural astringent, helping tone up the skin (6). An emollient, sandalwood soothes and softens skin, helping it hold onto water to stays hydrated longer (7).
- Powdered Milk: An excellent exfoliant, milk contains natural alpha hydroxy acids, which mildly scourges excess dead cells off the skin's surface, revealing soft skin underneath (8). Abundant source of proteins (whey and casein), fat, amino acids, lactic acid and vitamins A and D, all of which calm dry skin and help reduce redness and soothe irritated skin (9). Lactic acid present in milk helps dissolve inactive protein and breaks down dead cells, thereby exfoliating skin cells and hydrates, increasing natural barrier lipids in the outer layer of skin, while lightening and brightening skin for those with age spots or darkened areas (10). The protein and fat lubricates and softens rough skin, solving dryness.
- Clay Mix (Bentonite & Fullers Earth): Clay makes a fabulous facial mask, for shrinking pores, tightening and toning skin, removing impurities and sloughing off dead skin cells. It can also be used directly on pimples to reduce their size and inflammation and get rid of them faster (11).
- Wild Turmeric (Kasturi Manjal): It has anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties due to which it is used to as a cure for acne and acne marks, as a scrub in conjunction with other exfoliating agents, as an anti-ageing agent, to help removing facial peach fuzz and as a remedy for removing sun tan (12).
- Essential Oil of Rose: Perfectly balanced between the omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) – essential in keeping skin hydrated and firm. EFAs help to eliminate damaging and aging inflammation redness associated with scarring and broken capillaries while also renewing cell membranes and regenerating the skin (an anti-aging key) (13,14). It also contains transretinoic acid (a form of Vitamin A) responsible for skin smoothing wrinkles, rejuvenating skin, as well as lightening age spots and stretch marks. It can also help with itching skin, it’s antiseptic properties help treat acne and other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and wound healing (13).
- Essential Oil of Sandalwood: A cicatrisant, the essential oil of sandalwood soothes the skin and has the ability to promote cell regeneration, helping to eliminate scars and other dark marks on the skin. Its antimicrobial property helps prevent acne, soothe redness and inflammation, hydrates without clogging pores, tighten, and regenerate skin cells to produce a softer, smoother, and firmer look (7).
The product come sin a 50 gm tub packaging with a screw on top and an inner protective lid that prevents any spillage making it a sound travel partner.
Powdery and dry in
consistency, the face pack is gritty in texture, reddish
yellow in color and has a delicate fragrance of roses. Upon closer observation,
one can notice almonds bits and rose petals.
To use: Mix 1/2-1
tsp of ubtan with 1/4-1/2 tsp of raw milk, yogurt, or floral hydrosols. I
prefer to use either yoghurt or raw milk due to them being rich in good fats
and skin refining acids. Massage onto damp skin, rinse off or leave on
for ten minutes and rinse with tepid water.the face pack can safely be used 1-2
times a week.
Upon my request, a
couple of weeks ago, Seema had sent me a sample of the royal ubtan. That batch
was finer in texture and did not have any distinguishable fragrance. Though
similar in formulation & efficacy, I have to say I prefer the current
batch of face pack that I have received. Its grittier in texture due to the
coarsely ground almonds and has a gorgeous aroma of roses. The product can most
certainly fulfill the role as a facial cleanser, scrub & a mask.
Abundant in
vitamin E, silica, anti-oxidants, phyto-nutrients, amino acid peptides,
ceramides, essential fatty acids and probiotics, the ubtan is very effective
for all skin types but specifically for acne prone ones. The ingredients work
in tandem to clarify the skin, draw heat from the blood and stimulate lymph
flow, exfoliate, firm & tone the skin, give radiance to the skin, helps
prevent acne & leaves skin baby soft, smooth and supple. Upon
application, the face pack does have a yellowish tinge due to the wild turmeric
but does not stain the skin in any way.
Prepared from a
traditional formulation of natural herbs, the ubtan aptly named, nourishes the
skin while providing it a royal glow.
*Product sent as PR sample*
*Product sent as PR sample*
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