To Reduce Acne
Besan, when mixed with egg whites, helps draw out oil from the pores of the skin and thus help in reducing and clearing acne.
Mix two teaspoons of besan with one egg white to make a fluffy mixture. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Cucumber juice mixed with some besan also helps reduce unsightly blemishes. You can apply these masks once every two days.
To Remove Dryness
Winters can be tough on the skin, often causing it to be dry and flaky. A face pack made of one teaspoon gram flour, one teaspoon milk cream, half a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice can help reduce dryness. Simply apply liberally on the face, and wash off when it dries.
To Cleanse Face
If you feel over-the-counter face washes don’t work for your skin, you make a simple, natural cleanser using gram flour. Mix one teaspoon besan, one teaspoon turmeric, one teaspoon sandalwood, a few drops of rose water and one teaspoon fresh cream, to get a smooth paste.
Gently massage on to your face in circular motion and wash off with cool water. For those with oily skin, you can replace the cream with milk. To make a scrub, you can skip the cream and add some curd.
The benefits of gram flour are many, but the results will show only with persistent and regular use. This natural ingredient is cheap, easily available and causes no harm even if used daily. So when you can look good naturally, why go anywhere else?
