Monday, August 11, 2008

Ubtan

Ubtan is a yellow paste like henna that gives the skin a light, glowing look. It is put on the bride daily until her wedding.

Full Body Ubtan Formula (for general beauty massage) :



4 tablespoons chickpea flower
2 tablespoons mustard or almond oil
1 teaspoon tumeric powder
1 teaspoon fenugreek powder
1 teaspoon wheat-germ oil
1/4 teaspoon rose oil.

Facial Ubtan Formula (for general facial ubtan) :

1 tablespoon almond paste
1 tablespoon cashew paste
1 1/2 teaspoons pistachio paste
1 tablespoon malai (skin of boiled milk)
1 tablespoon wheat germ oil
1 tablespoon rose water
1/4 cup red lentil paste
chickpea flower (to thicken)

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