Somewhere along my journey of replacing my usual stuff with organic eco friendly stuff, I got clean bowled by something right over my eyes!Literally!
The innocent Bindi!
I have used two versions: the one with glue & the liquid one which comes in various colours.
I got thinking: I am actually clueless about the glue or the liquid that I am exposing my skin to on a daily basis!
From that moment, I troubled the internet with all sorts of search terms so that it retrieves some eco friendly Bindi from some corner of the world.
I did not find one.
More search led me to Sandhu Pottu which was used in the good old days by ladies and babies. But it is a black paste. Period. No designs, no variety, no colours.
But it is natural, homemade and your skin will thank you some day for being so considerate.
After searching on the internet & consulting with the elders who have used it, here is the recipe:
Sago - 1 handful
rice flour - 5 tsp .
First , take a iron kadai and heat it . After that add the sago and saute it till it becomes like brown color . Then add rice flour and saute till it become reddish brown color . Add water so that this mixture immerses well in water . Nicely stir it till it turns sticky . Flame is medium always . Then allow it to cool .
Sago cools the body also so it is used for bindhi purpose .
The part in Red is taken from here
I am also told Sago adds a glossy finish to the Bindi. I haven't tried it out, will make it soon and post my experience.
The innocent Bindi!
I have used two versions: the one with glue & the liquid one which comes in various colours.
I got thinking: I am actually clueless about the glue or the liquid that I am exposing my skin to on a daily basis!
From that moment, I troubled the internet with all sorts of search terms so that it retrieves some eco friendly Bindi from some corner of the world.
I did not find one.
More search led me to Sandhu Pottu which was used in the good old days by ladies and babies. But it is a black paste. Period. No designs, no variety, no colours.
But it is natural, homemade and your skin will thank you some day for being so considerate.
After searching on the internet & consulting with the elders who have used it, here is the recipe:
Sago - 1 handful
rice flour - 5 tsp .
First , take a iron kadai and heat it . After that add the sago and saute it till it becomes like brown color . Then add rice flour and saute till it become reddish brown color . Add water so that this mixture immerses well in water . Nicely stir it till it turns sticky . Flame is medium always . Then allow it to cool .
Sago cools the body also so it is used for bindhi purpose .
The part in Red is taken from here
I am also told Sago adds a glossy finish to the Bindi. I haven't tried it out, will make it soon and post my experience.
Were you able to make this?
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