Read this and this
Because I have this awesome thing going on the side.
Most of us Indians know what 'ubtan' is. For those who don't, it is a beauty paste made of gram flour primarily.
For details, click this.
Anyway, continuing with my story (yes, old habits die hard!) I have always used besan (gram flour) and haldi (turmeric) as a cleanser, most of my life. This only ensured I had lovely skin TILL I stopped taking my 'dabba'
of besan + haldi seriously around 2 years back. I made new friends like acne, uneven skin tone and not so smooth skin and open pores.
I did go back to my ubtan a couple of times later but never continued cause I'm the laziest sloth you'll ever know!! I have a job like most people my age and getting up late with very little time on hand safely kept me away from anything good I could give my skin.
So, nowww, I get this superb idea. :P I actually credit manu (a bff) for this. she used to store gram flour in a tin in her bathroom with a steel bowl.
Now, life was easier. I did this too and this ensured my skin was definitely getting better. but I wanted more. :P I wasn't happy with adding water and if I had to go out and mix curd or lime juice, i was getting back to square 1. Till I told Varshini, a fellow blogger (who is awesome bdw, do check her blog out) that I will store a honey pot in my bathroom cabinet! Yes. thats what I did! :D But not how it sounds.. I had to make it complex and stuff, so here is what I did. :)
Okay now my regular ubtan
Ingredients:
- Gram Flour
- Oats (ground coarsely)
- Turmeric
- Some cinnamon bark
- Honey
Now this, works for me very well. Gram flour is a superb cleanser, Oats, relax, soothes and smooths skin.
Turmeric is antiseptic and Cinnamon , I don't know why, I don't even like the smell much!
I had a HUGE honey pot at home, you get these easy squeezy versions in the market these days, I could have just bought that, but no. I like challenges. (actually, I remembered I could get that easy squeezy tube after I started writing this post)
Yes, i store my honey in a handwash pump bottle.
I can control the amount.
I can lock the pump.
Saves me the weird feeling I'd get and receive from people on seeing a honey pot in the bathroom.
I am happy now. I can see results already
- Smoother skin
- Skin is getting even toned
- I have a good feeling about doing something naturally nice for my skin.
- It tones my skin, my pores seem smaller.
- The glow that this adds to my face is something I cant replicate with anything! I am getting loads of 'glowing skin' compliments since I am friends with this Ubtan again. :D
Moral of the story- Lazy girl stores everything in sly ways in her bathroom cabinet to avoid work. and camouflage them. What did you think?!Its awesome ok!
Disclaimer:
I am really scared of these DIY things, and I wouldn't dare to post this unless I was facing nothing negative.
I have heard that you shouldn't go out in the sun after putting haldi (turmeric)on your skin as it is more prone to tanning, darkening, sun damage etc.
Awesome post Ik! I love home remedies for skin. This post is super useful for cos I stay in a hostel and I need to store things in a different way than how I would at home! Btw how do I get 'ground' oats..can I just use packaged oats directly? Also, do you put this and let it dry or scrub with it when wet?
ReplyDeleteHi Ik! Great post you got here- this looks like a lot of fun :D
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Do you think this would be okay to use for acne prone skin? xx
ReplyDeletethis was such a fun post to read IK. i need to ask becuz i use gramflour in facepack form? u use this like a facewash right?
ReplyDeletesay hi to Zorro
Great post I have tried uptan before and I loved it! I think I am going to give it a go again :) x x
ReplyDeleteok I have to try this!!! I love stuff like this...thanks so much!
ReplyDeletenice, i have tried this partially..dint add oats..
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ReplyDeletehi nice post...but am so lazy...should try this though
ReplyDeletemy last post http://shivanismakeupblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/obsessed-about-makeup-are-you.html
hey Ikky...this is a great idea...even I have become lazy and left this routine...shall follow it...
ReplyDeletebtw turmeric doesn;t really coz tanning...it has definitely got to be followed with sunscreen though...and btw cinnamon is really good for skin...it prevents breakouts and acne :)
Awsome post..enjoyed reading it, it was such a fun post, anyway i am going to try it :)
ReplyDeleteIkku... love you for this idea! super duper good!!
ReplyDeleteway to go ik.. u have taken many steps ahead using honey and oat. i never did that. oh btw orange peel dried and crushed can replace besan too. u can also try papaya massage. do it for 15 mins. its good for the skin. try it .. and u ll know it.
ReplyDelete@ Corallista, Thank you!:D I'm glad you found it useful.
ReplyDeleteI grind the regular oats we get in the market, run it for a bit in the mixer and thats it. :)
Also, I apply this first thing before going for a bath, have my bath then scrub it off in the end when it is semi-dry. Hope it made sense. :)
@Amy,Thanks a tonne Amy. :) it is awesome for skin!:D
@ Nicola, Thanks a tonne. :) It would work I'm sure. You could skip oats and you could replace honey with lime juice or yogurt/curds. :)You could also powder dried lime / orange peels and use it.
ReplyDelete@Ginger, heyyyy!!! Zorro says hi! :D You could use it as a face pack too. I do that too. I use it as a pack/ skin conditioner, scrub and cleanser. =)Its multipurpose!
@ Gloria, Thanks Gloria. =D Do let me know how you find it. =)
ReplyDelete@ Lil Lina, thanks! :* Do let me know how you find it! =)
ReplyDelete@ HOF, It is so common in India na.. You could use it for dry skin/ oily combination. Its so versatile and the best part, It is awesome! Bdw, my skin is towards the drier side. Actually pretty dry so oats work for me. I don't think its a good idea if you have oily skin by any chance. =)
@ Dr Shivani, Thanks. Let me know how you like it if you happen to try it.
ReplyDelete@ Swati, Really? thanks for adding. I wasn't sure but I heard so I added, just in case. :P
Start using it again! :D
@ Gemini Lass, Thanks =) I'm glad you enjoyed it!Do let me know how you like it. =D
ReplyDelete@ Anks, Thankuuu hai jeee!!! :D:*:* You know it is so sly, even ants wont know its honey! =P
Mannnnuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!My chutkuuu babuuuu :*:*
ReplyDeleteI louusss you!!:D:D thanku. I shall add it to the post!:D I added cinnamon also. *smug* *smug*
Lazy girl's guide :-/ Perfect from me! I am trying this for sure and let you know how it turns out :) Thank you soo much Ikky!
ReplyDelete:D aww you are more than welcome sweetie!:D do let me know! you can throw chappals if it doesn't and I wont ever again do a DIY post!:P
ReplyDeletehey ikku nice post..and nice tips.. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ik I shall give it a try! xx
ReplyDeleteOh no! Even if deosn't work for me I'd rather be happy that I didn't load chemicals on my face! So do post your successful DIY and if it is for a lazy gal don't even have any doubts abt posting it :D
ReplyDeleteIkku shweetu I used only besan and Turmeric. Now I'll use this too. Muahhhhh for zorro. Hehe
ReplyDeleteOh ikky darling...ur such a sweet heart to mention my name here...link to my blog :))
ReplyDeleteloveya loadssss :))
I am so happy this DIY has worked for you....I was little skeptical when i posted it in my blog :))
but No more :))
Very nice - I love home remedies and am a huge DIY person. So I will try this at home now - thanks for the post! :)
ReplyDeleteI had been using besan to wash my face regularly for a month or so. Then I just got lazy & stopped :P Thanks for reminding me to stick with it. When I had used this regularly years ago, my skin was awesome. BTW, what skin type do you have?
ReplyDeleteNicola, do let me know how you find it! =)
ReplyDeleteMaha, thankuu!!=)I shall now!=P
Beeee, Zorr says hi! let me know how you like it!=D
Varshini, :* anytime!=D It works for everyone I think!=P
ReplyDeleteScarlett, thank you!! Do let me know how you like it. =)
Pookhie, Use it!! Its brilliant! =D I have dry- normal skin, but it sensitive so I do break out and have open pores around my nose. But even there, it isn't oily at all. I think it gets slightly oily during monsoons, but thats about it.
Bdw, I love your name. what does it mean?
Ai Ikku,good idea but still seems so much work re and haldi stain my skin :D :P Also i accepted the fact that large pores are hereditary so they dnt bother me so much anymore :D :P
ReplyDeleteAlso, this gooey thing seems like sticky stickyyy...Who cleans the floor later?? :P
Debuuuu, large pres aren't hereditary!:P No one in my khandaan has them!:( hehe this wont seem like too much work once you see the results! and because the haldi is mixed with besan and oats here, it wont even stain you!:* oh and I only clean the floor everyday:P is sticky cause of the honey.. but then it washes away. You know during the bath. :P:P
ReplyDeleteThat honey in pump dispenser is such a great idea Ik ! I am definitely going to do that :*
ReplyDeleteRitikaaaaaaa!!!!!! seriously? I really posted this at the expense of being made fun of!:P do it do it. and tell me how you like. :D okay? :*:*
ReplyDeleteI have oily skin so I don't think I'll use oats or honey. I mix the besan with curds or milk.
ReplyDeleteAnd Poohkie is my pet name (coz it sounds like my real name & I've always loved Winnie the Pooh)
oh sorry for spelling it wrong earlier.. its very very cute!:D
ReplyDeleteIk (yes I am anon on my site cause I'm doing this from office. :P
Hey. How often do you use this?
ReplyDeleteAh89, everyday, unless I get lazier than normal. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Prachi. :) Do try it. It seems to be a hit anyway. :) oh and this is the first time i added oats and besan turmeric and honey worked just fine for me.. :)
ReplyDeletegot to try ;)
ReplyDeletelet me know how you like it. :)
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