ROOP CHAUDAS RITUALS

Known by many names like Chhoti Diwali and Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaturdashi or Roop Chaudas is the day before Diwali when you are likely to witness a frenzy of cleaning activities leading up to sparkling Diwali celebrations the following day.

While there is an emphasis on home deep-cleaning, it is also crucial to pay attention to self-care and cleansing to engage in one of the most practical rituals of the festive season. The practice of using ubtan (a natural skin exfoliator), especially on Roop Chaudas has been a part of the pre-Diwali rituals, making it a significant and beneficial post home cleaning step which is often ignored amidst the chaos.

Our outer skin sheds cells at the rate of 11,000 to 23,000 skin cells per hour and it takes about thirty days for new cells to form another upper layer. Exfoliating the skin especially after engaging in strenuous house chores of the festival, has three major benefits:

#1 Rejuvenation: Gentle scrubbing improves skin texture. It helps in coping up with the rate of the shed skin cells by amplifying the process of cell formation.

#2 Moisturization: Once exfoliated, your skin is better equipped to absorb moisture.

#3 Blood circulation: The circular scrubbing action helps drain your lymph nodes, by increasing blood flow into the skin’s surface.

While exfoliating your skin regularly is important, it is equally imperative to be mindful of the following:

1. Use natural ingredients and avoid chemical-based scrubs.

2. Exfoliate only once or twice a week.

3. Do not apply too much pressure while scrubbing.

Perform natural exfoliation at your convenience using Oordhava Ubtan. It is created using traditional Ayurvedic preparations with a unique blend of rare organic herbs. Regular use of Oordhava Ubtan naturally cleanses, brightens, and protects the skin from pollution, UV rays, and harmful chemicals.