Been
meaning to pamper your skin with natural scrubs and masks, but clueless about
what all to include? We have one amazing ingredient for you that you can add to
your beauty ritual and give your skin a refreshing new look - besan or gram
flour. This kitchen staple, which is commonly used in making lip-smacking
pakoras and kadhi, in fact works as a great skin cleanser. It is known for its
antimicrobial properties and the ability to remove excess oil and dirt from
deep within the skin.
No
wonder it has been a part of age-old beauty remedies for bringing back the
skin's natural glow. Indian brides are often advised to bathe using an ubtan of
besan, haldi, fuller's earth and rose water before the wedding. It suits all
skin types and can be mixed with various other beauty ingredients to make scrubs,
face packs and cleansers.
Here are
some easy besan remedies -
1. Besan
+ turmeric + milk
Add half
a cup besan, a pinch of turmeric powder and quarter cup fresh milk to create a
smooth paste. Apply evenly on your face and neck area and leave it on for 20-25
minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water to notice the glow.
2. Besan
+ tomato + lemon
This works
as a great skin cleanser. Blend a tomato and mix it with one tablespoon lemon
juice and one tablespoon besan. Apply generously on your face and neck and let
it rest for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water and feel instantly refreshed.
3. Besan
+ yoghurt + honey
To hydrate
and nourish your skin, make use of besan, yoghurt and honey. Add quarter cup
yoghurt, two tablespoon besan and one tablespoon honey and mix well. Apply the
mixture on your face and let it rest for 20 minutes. Wash with cold water and
pat dry.
Use this
everyday kitchen ingredient to take care of your skin and bring back its
natural glow.
