As soon as the winter season comes, skin problems start increasing. Sometimes white crusts appear on the legs or back, sometimes the skin becomes so dry that it feels tight. Often the dryness of the skin does not go away even after bathing and applying moisturizer. In such circumstances if you also want to keep your skin smooth and clean, you can do body polishing with desi ubtan at home.
For this you don’t need to buy expensive body scrubs from the market or spend thousands of rupees in a parlour. A body polishing scrub can be prepared at home from a few ingredients available in the kitchen. A YouTube channel @VartikaAnand also explains how to create and use desi Ubton. Let’s know what items are needed to make it and how to use it.
Ingredients for making body polishing scrub
To prepare this ubtan at home, take 1 tablespoon of gram flour, 1 tablespoon of wheat flour, 1 pinch of turmeric, 1 tablespoon of fresh cream and some milk as needed. Also some people add some sandalwood powder to it for fragrance.
Create a button like this
Put all these things in a bowl and mix well. Now add milk little by little to make a thick paste. If your skin feels like mustard oil, you can add half to 1 teaspoon of oil. However, it is not necessary to add lemon juice, as lemon can irritate sensitive skin.
- This is how to do body polishing at home
1. Cleanse the skin first:
Clean the body with normal water before starting body polishing. This will remove the dirt on the surface of the skin. Then gently wipe off the water with a towel.
2. Now apply the prepared button:
Apply a paste made of gram flour, wheat flour and cream on the hands, feet and other parts of the body. Do not apply too much pressure while applying it. Massage in gentle circular motions. Pay special attention to elbows, knees and heels.
3. Cleanse after 10 to 15 minutes:
Leave the paste on for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that apply some water and release it gently and wash with normal water. Do not try to clean the skin by rubbing it vigorously.
4. Finally apply moisturizer:
Pat the skin dry with a towel after washing. Apply a good body lotion or moisturizer immediately after. This will help in retaining moisture in the skin.
Keep these things in mind while doing body polishing
- Skin may already be dry and sensitive in winter, so avoid over-scrubbing.
- If the skin has dry crusts, itchiness, redness or irritation, focus more on moisturizing rather than rubbing.
- Be sure to do a patch test on a small part of the arm before applying any new button to the entire body.
Be aware that homemade scrubs can help clear and smooth the surface of the skin, but are not a substitute for any medical skin treatment. If the skin rash is persistent or the crusting is excessive, it is imperative to consult a dermatologist.
