Besan, also known as gram flour, has been traditionally used for skincare. It helps exfoliate and deeply cleanse the skin by removing dead skin cells, offering healthy skin and hair. Here are a few DIY ways to use besan for naturally healthy skin and hair. Tap to know!
Tan Removal
Mix three teaspoons of besan and yoghurt, and add a pinch of turmeric. Apply the mixture on your face, leave it on for half an hour, and rinse.
Ubtan
Massage your body with coconut oil. Mix besan, ground almonds, rice powder, yoghurt, and turmeric. Scrub the body with it, leave on for 30 minutes, and rinse.
Besan Hair Mask
Mix a cup of curd, two teaspoons of besan, egg white, and half lemon juice. Apply this paste on the scalp and hair, and rinse after 30 minutes.
Anti-Dandruff Hair Mask
Mix ripe papaya pulp, besan, egg white, and four teaspoons of apple cider vinegar. Apply the paste on the scalp and hair, and rinse to remove dandruff.
Reduces Stretch Marks
Apply olive oil on stretch marks. Then, mix besan, yoghurt, and turmeric into a paste, apply it over the affected area, and rinse after 30 minutes.
Information Credits
This information is sourced from a trusted health website, Healthshots. It is advisable to do a patch test before applying anything to your skin or hair.