If your skin is generally healthy but has lost its natural glow due to tanning, dullness, or uneven skin tone, you might be looking for solutions in the wrong places. We often chase after expensive products and fancy treatments while overlooking simple, effective ingredients found right in our own kitchens.

Today, I am going to tell you about a traditional rice-based ubtan (body scrub/mask) that has been used in skincare for years. The best part is that the benefits of its ingredients have even been validated by modern research. This ubtan helps reduce tanning, revitalize dull skin, and even out skin tone.

In today’s article, I will show you step-by-step how to prepare it at home, the correct way to apply it, and how often you should use it for the best results. So, let’s get started.

How to Make Rice Ubtan at Home?

First, take two spoonfuls of rice and soak them in water for two to three hours. Next, grind the soaked rice in a mixer, but keep one important point in mind: do not turn it into a very fine paste. The texture should be slightly coarse or grainy, as this helps gently remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and surface impurities, thereby exfoliating the skin. Removing these dead skin cells leaves the skin looking fresh and radiant; if the paste is too fine, the exfoliating effect of the *ubtan* will be diminished.

Now, add a pinch of turmeric to the ground rice. Turmeric helps even out the skin tone and gives the skin a healthy glow.

Next, add a spoonful of fresh cream to this mixture; cream nourishes the skin and protects it from dryness. It naturally contains lactic acid, which is known for gently exfoliating the skin. Along with making the skin soft and smooth, it also imparts a subtle glow.

Mix all these ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth, well-blended ubtan. Together, these three ingredients help reduce tanning and dullness, leaving the skin looking clear, soft, and refreshed.

How to Use Rice Ubtan Correctly?

Once the ubtan is ready, apply it thoroughly to your face and neck using gentle strokes. Leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes, but do not let it dry completely. When it is semi-dry and still retains some moisture, lightly dampen your fingers and massage your face using circular motions.

During the massage, the fine rice particles act as an exfoliant, gently removing dead skin cells and dullness from the skin’s surface. After massaging, wash your face with clean water and allow the skin to air dry.

Generally, using this ubtan twice a week is sufficient. Since excessive exfoliation can cause skin irritation, there is no need to use it daily. You may notice your skin feeling softer, smoother, and fresher after just the first use. With consistent use over 3 to 4 weeks, you will see a significant improvement in your skin’s radiance, texture, and overall appearance.