Skincare is an important part of our lives and often people invest a lot on skin care products. However, the pandemic has taught people to rely more on DIY methods for their skincare. Even though the lockdown has ended and people are getting back to the new normal, DIY skin care techniques are still a winner.
Natural ingredients like besan (gram flour) has been a part of our skincare since ancient times. It is simple, low-cost, and effective in giving glowing skin. Even Bipasha Basu swears by besan for skin care.
Bipasha Basu’s Besan Pack
Popular Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu recently took to her Instagram to post a picture of a homemade pack applied on her face. She revealed that she added organic besan, hibiscus powder, and aloe vera to the mix.
Besan Benefits
Besan is a great ingredient to get rid of your skin woes. It benefits the skin in a lot of ways. Read on to know about some of the benefits of besan for skin.
Balances The pH Level
Besan is alkaline in nature, thus it helps to maintain the pH level of the skin.
Removes Dirt
Adding besan to your skincare routine can help you to get rid of dirt, toxins, and other impurities, thus giving you clean and clear skin.
Exfoliates
Besan is known to be a great exfoliating agent as it removes dead skin cells and acts as a natural de-tanning agent, thus making your skin feel refreshed.
Removes excess Oil
Besan removes the excess oil from the skin without stripping it off the natural moisture of the skin.
Removes Unwanted Hair
Besan can help you to remove unwanted hair on the skin without using expensive methods.
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How To Make Besan Face Pack At Home
If you want to use besan for glowing skin, then here is how you can make besan face pack at home:
Besan & Turmeric Face Pack
Turmeric is known to have anti-acne and anti-fungal properties, thus it clears the skin by getting rid of acne and infection. It can also help brighten the skin.
How To Make
- Take two tsp of besan and a pinch of turmeric.
- Add a little rose water. Mix well to make a paste.
- Apply it and let it stay for 15 minutes.
- Now, rinse it off.
Multani Mitti & Besan
Multani mitti absorbs the excess oil from the skin, thus removing all toxic impurities.
How To Make
- Take 2 tbsp. Of multani mitti and 1 tsp besan.
- Add a little rose water. Mix well to make a paste.
- Apply it and let it stay for 15 minutes.
- Now, rinse it off.
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Besan & Tomato Face Pack
Tomatoes have anti-tanning and anti-ageing properties, thus they help make the skin firm and smooth. Also, it helps get rid of dark spots and excess oil.
How To Make
- Blend a ripe tomato.
- Add to 2 tbsp besan. Mix well to make a paste.
- Apply it and let it stay for 15 minutes.
- Now, rinse it off.
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