Besan, aka Gram Flour is one of the most common desi, time tested beauty hacks that have been passed down many generations in Indian households. This humble flour, a staple ingredient across all Indian cuisines serve as an absolute home remedy for all your skin and hair problems, be it acne, pimples or even those stubborn dandruff flakes.

Though the grocery supplies are still available in limited quantities, besan is still a staple that is stocked in almost every Indian household and it’s time to derive its multi-faceted benefits. For many generations, the multipurpose besan has either been used on its own or concocted up with a variety of ingredients offering a magical remedy for all skin and hair woes. But one of the best qualities of besan is that it is suitable for almost all skin types, hence making it a perfect cleanser. Also Read: Missing Beauty Parlour? The 3-Step DIY Facial Ritual To Try Right At Home

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Wondering, What Besan Does?

Besan, being blessed with antioxidants, proteins, vitamins, and minerals portrays innumerable beauty benefits. It is one of the most sought after component that is extensively used in pre-wedding grooming by soon-to-be brides to enhance their complexion and get a rejuvenated crystal clear glow to rock the D-day. Also read: Bridal Beauty Plan: 5 Ways To Jump-Start Your Skin And Hair Care Routine
besan DIY recipes

Imbued with a mild exfoliative nature and anti-microbial properties, the humble besan is great when it comes to scrubbing dead skin cells and removing dirt and grime particles. It also helps in preventing skin anomalies like acne and pimples, helps to get rid of tans, removes unwanted facial hair, and bestows a radiant and replenished complexion. Little did we know, apart from alleviating skin issues, the versatile besan is also beneficial for the hair.

But How Does It Help The Hair?

  • Works as a good scalp cleanser
  • Controls hair frizz and dryness
  • Prevents split ends and hair fall
  • Eliminates dandruff and other scalp infections
  • Provides a conditioning effect
  • Enhances hair growth

If you are looking for a complete solution for all your skin and hair woes, here comes the humble Besan to your rescue to bestow you with beautiful mane and gorgeous skin.

DIY Besan Recipes

Besan And Turmeric Brightening Face Pack

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons besan

1 tablespoon fresh cream or malai

1 teaspoon milk

1 teaspoon honey

A pinch of turmeric

Method:

Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste.

Smear it all over the face.

Allow the face pack to dry out completely for 20 minutes.

Wash off with cool water.

How It Works:

Both turmeric and besan having anti-microbial and bleaching properties improve the complexion when used regularly. The addition of rose water removes spots, whereas honey prevents sudden breakouts. Fresh cream and milk nourishes and moisturises the skin and prevent dry spots.  Known as an ubtan, this face pack is extensively used in the pre-wedding beauty routine to give a flawless radiant complexion.

Besan And Rice Powder Tan-Removing Body Scrub

Ingredients:

2 tbsp besan powder

1tbsp rice powder (grounded)

1 tbsp masoor dal powder (grounded)

2tbsp curd

2tbsp honey

Method:

Mix all the ingredients into a rough mixture.

Do not make it into a paste since it has to be used as a scrub.

Apply it generously all over the face, neck, hands, and legs.

Gently scrub your face and everywhere else in circular motions.

Do this for 10 minutes in all the parts.

Wash off with cool water.

How It Works:

The exfoliative nature of besan, rice powder and masoor dal powder not only removes dead skin cells but also clears blocked pores and prevents various skin inflammations like acne, pimple, etc. While the powders help to remove unwanted facial and body hair by pulling it out gently from the hair follicles, the presence of curd not only lightens tan but also bestows a radiant glow to the face and body almost instantly.

Besan And Almond Oil Hair And Scalp Cleanser

Ingredients:

3-4 tbsp of besan

2 tbsp curd

1 egg white

2 tbsp almond oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

Beat all the ingredients into a smooth homogeneous mixture.

Apply it all over the scalp and hair shafts.

Wait for 30-40 minutes.

Wash off with a mild shampoo.

How It Works:

All the ingredients used in this hair pack works towards offering you healthy, bouncy hair within a few weeks. Both lemon juice and besan cleanses the scalp and prevents bacterial infections. Curd naturally conditions the hair by making it silky, soft, and hydrated. The addition of egg white beats formation of dandruff and strengthens the hair follicles from the roots whereas almond oil helps in retaining the natural hair colour and promotes hair growth.