DIY Ubtan Face Pack Recipes for Instant Glowing Skin — 5 Ways to Use Ubtan

Ubtan is India’s oldest beauty secret — a handmade paste of turmeric, sandalwood, rose, and saffron that Indian brides have used for centuries to get that legendary pre-wedding glow.

But you don’t need a wedding to use ubtan. Here are 5 easy recipes you can make in your kitchen right now using Good Origins Ubtan Face & Body Scrub.

Recipe 1: The Classic Glow Pack (Everyday Use)

Best for: Dull, tired skin that needs a quick refresh

• 1 tablespoon Ubtan Powder
• 1 tablespoon raw milk
• A few drops of rose water

Method: Mix into a smooth paste. Apply evenly on face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes. Gently scrub in circular motions while rinsing with cool water.

Result: Instantly brighter, smoother skin with a natural glow.

Recipe 2: Deep Tan Removal Pack

Best for: Sun tan, uneven skin tone, dark patches

• 1 tablespoon Ubtan Powder
• 1 tablespoon yoghurt (curd)
• 1 teaspoon Orange Peel Powder
• Pinch of lemon juice

Method: Mix all ingredients. Apply a thick layer. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Use 2-3 times per week.

Result: Yoghurt’s lactic acid + orange peel’s Vitamin C + ubtan’s turmeric work as a powerful tan removal trio. Visible results in 1-2 weeks.

Recipe 3: Bridal Glow Pack

Best for: Pre-wedding prep, special occasions, that extra radiance

• 1 tablespoon Ubtan Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kasturi Manjal (Wild Turmeric) Powder
• 1 tablespoon raw milk cream (malai)
• Pinch of saffron soaked in rose water

Method: Soak saffron strands in 1 tablespoon rose water for 30 minutes. Mix with ubtan, kasturi manjal, and malai. Apply generously. Leave for 25 minutes. Rinse gently.

Result: The ultimate glow pack. Kasturi manjal brightens without staining, saffron adds luminosity, and malai deeply nourishes. Start this routine 2 weeks before any event.

Recipe 4: Oil Control & Pore Tightening Pack

Best for: Oily skin, open pores, blackheads

• 1 tablespoon Ubtan Powder
• 1 tablespoon multani mitti (fuller’s earth)
• Rose water to mix

Method: Mix into a paste. Apply on T-zone and areas with visible pores. Leave until semi-dry (about 15 minutes). Don’t let it dry completely. Rinse.

Result: Tighter pores, less oiliness, clearer skin after just one use.

Recipe 5: Full Body Polish

Best for: Full body exfoliation, soft silky skin, pre-shower ritual

• 3 tablespoons Ubtan Powder
• 2 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon Cold Pressed Coconut Oil

Method: Mix into a thick paste. Apply all over your body before showering. Scrub gently in circular motions, focusing on elbows, knees, and rough patches. Rinse in the shower.

Result: Baby-soft, glowing skin from head to toe. Perfect weekend self-care ritual.

Pro Tips for Using Ubtan

• Always do a patch test if you have sensitive skin
• Never let the pack dry completely on your face — it should still be slightly damp when you rinse
• Use 2-3 times per week for best results
• Each 120g pack gives you 30+ applications — that’s less than ₹10 per face pack!