Mukhkantivardhak Ubtan

Ingredients

Lal Chandan (Red Sandalwood)
If you’ve ever used Lal Chandan, you already know how cooling it feels. Ayurveda calls it sheeta with laghu and ruksha qualities, but honestly, what you notice first is how it calms down heat on the face. It reduces that shiny, oily look and leaves the skin feeling a little more toned and even.

Manjistha
Manjistha has this deep connection with complexion in Ayurveda (rakta shodhaka, varnya). You don’t see it working immediately, but over time the skin just starts looking clearer — the kind of clarity that comes slowly, like your skin finally settling into its natural balance.

Lodhra
There’s a mild tightening you feel when Lodhra dries on the skin. That’s the classic kashaya (astringent) nature of it. It’s one of those herbs people use when they want the face to look firmer and more “awake,” especially if the skin tends to get oily.

Koot Meetha
This smells like those old traditional pastes your grandmother might have used. Ayurveda groups it under cleansing and varnya actions. It gives a deeper clean — not scrubbing — more like removing the heaviness or buildup the skin collects through the day.

Priyangu
Priyangu is actually mentioned in Charaka’s Varnya Gana. In practice, it simply gives this soft, calm glow. It’s lovely for sun-tanned or overheated skin because it eases that Pitta-type redness and brings the tone back to normal.

Vat (Banyan Sprout)
If you’ve ever used a tightening pack, you’ll recognise the feel of this. Banyan sprout has been used traditionally whenever someone wanted gentle firmness. It’s subtle — like the skin lifting just a little bit after washing it off.

Masoor Dal
Masoor is the most no-nonsense exfoliator. When ground, it becomes soft, almost creamy. It removes dead skin without scratching and leaves the surface smoother and cleaner. And because it naturally contains proteins, the skin feels conditioned, not stripped

Benefits

• Helps bring forth the skin’s natural radiance and a healthy-looking glow

• Gently cleanses and exfoliates, leaving the skin feeling fresh and refined

• Supports an even-looking complexion, reducing the appearance of dullness

• Helps maintain the skin’s natural firmness and pore appearance

• Traditionally valued for its cooling and soothing feel, especially for Pitta-prone skin

• Nourishes without stripping the skin of its natural oils

• Leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced

How To Use

As a Daily Cleanser or Weekly Mask

1. Take 1–2 teaspoons of Ubtan in a clean bowl.
2. Add water or raw milk and mix well to form a smooth paste. Let it rest for a few moments.
3. Apply evenly on the face and neck.
4. Leave on for 2-3 minutes.
5. Gently massage in soft, circular motions and rinse off with water.

Frequency:
Use 3–4 times a week for visible radiance and even skin tone.
It may also be used daily, if your skin feels comfortable and benefits from regular cleansing.

After Cleansing (Ayurvedic Nourishment Step)

• Pat the skin dry gently with a soft towel.
• Take 2–3 drops of Raughan Badam (Almond Oil) on your palm, rub both palms together to distribute evenly.
• Apply on the face with a gentle upward massage until the oil feels well absorbed.

This step helps seal moisture, nourish the skin, and maintain natural softness, especially when ubtan is used frequently.

Free From:

• Artificial fragrance
• Preservatives
• Parabens
• Synthetic exfoliants

A Note from Rajwada Secrets

This Ubtan is our ode to the queens who glowed without filters—who trusted the earth, the seasons, and their skin. Rediscover your natural skin rhythm with every pinch of Mukh Kantivardhak Ubtan, and let ritual become radiance.