Your panacea? Elevated DIY ubtan. Maybe, you've been saving this solid foundation ready and awaiting addition- gram flour, turmeric, and rose water- but babe, is time for chef's kiss addition so the glow outmatches that feed.
1. Saffron (Kesar): The Luxe Babe of Skincare
You thought you knew saffron for the biryanis? Well, try soaking a few strands in milk or rose water and then incorporate it in your ubtan. The glow-giving and tan-reducing powers of saffron are the real deal. First of all, it smells expensive-just like boujee self-care. Bonus: the skin tone gets more uniform, and the patchy drama goodbye.
2. Milk: Your OG Moisturizer
No need to gatekeep this secret—milk is legit the hydrating queen. Rich in lactic acid, it gently exfoliates, leaving you with baby-soft skin. Add a splash to your ubtan, and boom, you're ready to slay the day with that dewy glow.
3. Sandalwood Powder: The Cool Cat
If your skin feels too scorching, scorched, and scorched-literal and figuratively, that is-sandalwood powder is the best friend it ever had. Cooling and calming alone are not enough to describe the effects of this baby. Mix it in; let your skin relax as if it's having a spa vacation, and well, it's all subtle woody scent. Totally zen vibes.
4. Honey: Sticky Elixir of Life
Don't sleep on honey, girl. This liquid gold isn't just sweet—it's a natural humectant, locking in moisture like a pro. Add a dollop to your ubtan, and watch it do its magic, leaving your skin soft, supple, and glowing like a light bulb.
5. Aloe Vera Gel: The Hydration Hero
Freshly plucked from your plant or scooped from a bottle, aloe vera gel is the skincare bae everyone needs. It hydrates, soothes, and adds a glow that screams, "I drink eight glasses of water daily" (even if you don't).
6. Orange Peel Powder: Vitamin C Realness
Orange peel powder is the overachiever of the skincare world. Packed with Vitamin C, it brightens your skin and fades those pesky spots. Add a teaspoon to your ubtan for a zesty twist that'll have your skin feeling fresh AF.
7. Yogurt: The Smooth Operator
Yogurt contains that good bacteria your skin craves. The lactic acid is a gentle exfoliant while also hydrating the skin. Your ubtan just upgraded itself with creamy goodness, so your skin feels pampered and plump.
8. Almond Powder: Glow Goals Achieved
Grind those almonds or use store-bought almond powder and add to your mix. Almonds contain Vitamin E that nourishes and protects your skin. And who doesn't want a gentle exfoliating effect? Chef's kiss
Glow hack alert: Light Up Beautyy Flash
If DIY isn't your thing, or you just need that instant glow stat, look to Light Up Beauty's Flash: a literal 3-minute facial in a jar, packed with glow-boosting ingredients that leave skin radiant, smooth, and ready to shine. Perfect for when you are running late but still want to slay.
Application 101
Take your glowing concoction, apply it in circular motions, and let it chill for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry, and admire that glow in the mirror. Or, if you’ve got Light Up Beauty’s Flash, just slap it on, wait three minutes, rinse, and bam—radiance unlocked.
Glow, slay, repeat.
