Beauty Uses Of Besan

1. Gram flour whitens and softens the skin

Gram flour is used for lightening the skin tone since ages. You can mix gram flour with either raw milk or curd to apply on your face. You can add the juice of lemon juice too in this mask. On continuous use, you skin becomes fair, smooth and flawless. Curd-besan or milk- besan is the most common face pack applied by women of all ages. Gram flour’s cleansing properties rid the skin of impurities and dirt, leaving your skin squeaky clean and fresh. You can use this natural face mask on your whole body to experience a soft and fair skin all over. Use this face mask daily and step out without make-up to show your smooth and more radiant skin to the world!

2. Gram flour controls the surface oiliness of face

 Blend 4 spoons of gram flour with one spoon of rose water and 2 spoons of mauka honey. Spread this mix all over your face and neck. Allow it to dry for 15 minutes before rinsing if off with cold water. But if you are time-starved, then you can use this face pack as your regular face wash to cleanse your skin every time you wash your face. You can get oil-free complexion within short span of time

3. Besan(Gram flour) treats dry and flaky skin

Besan when mixed with milk cream (malai) does wonder for replenishing moisture into your moisture-starved skin. This face mask deeps nourishes your skin for a softer and glowing complexion. If you are experiencing flaky and parched skin, then you can add few drops of olive oil or almond oil in this mix to give your skin much-needed hydration.

4. Besan helps to treat acne and acne marks

If besan is applied with sandal wood paste, then your acne will heal up quickly. You can mix lemon juice also in this mix to fade your unwanted acne scars fast.

5. Besan(Gram flour) can be used to remove tan
Add a pinch of turmeric to curd and besan mix; apply on your face and neck daily. This homemade face pack makes your skin supple and smooth. Additionally, it works to remove suntan.

6. Besan reduces the body hair, Apply (gram flour) Besan and water on your whole body to reduce the hair growth. That is why gram flour is used on small babies’ body too to reduce their body hair.

7. Gram flour is a great exfoliating scrub

Scrubbing is an essential part of our daily skin care routine to lift away dead skin cells and dullness to reveal your fresh skin on the outside. Gram flour can be an excellent exfoliating scrub for you. Mix gram flour with rice powder, almond powder, turmeric, and curd; scrub off gently to remove dead cells. This mix is the best exfoliating scrub on the earth, which is very easy to use. This scrubs works well if sesame oil is applied prior to this application.

8. (Gram flour)Besan is used for tightening the sagging skin

Beat an egg and discard egg yolk. Whip this egg white with a fork and mix it with 2 spoons of besan. Allow this mask to soak into your skin for 30 minutes. This face mask tightens the sagging skin and makes the skin firm, which radiates with a youthful charm.

9. (Gram flour) Besan makes face spot-less and flawless

Soak up 5-6 almonds in milk overnight and grind them thoroughly. Then add besan and lemon juice to them. Apply this face mask on your face daily. This face pack fades all types of blemishes like dark spots, acne marks and age spots. Moreover, this homemade face mask is very effective for lightening your skin tone.

10. Besan fights hair fall

Besan and curd mix is a boon to your hair. You can use this mix on your hair to cleanse your hair. What is more, if used regularly, you will see a significant reduction in hair loss.

HOMEMADE FACE AND BODY SCRUBS RECIPES WITH THE USE OF COFFEE

Coffee and sugar body scrub:

Mix 4 table spoons of coffee grounds (from freshly brewed coffee or collected from the previous one) with 2 table spoons of brown sugar, add 6 table spoons of olive oil (you can also use liquid coconut oil) and 1 table spoon of row honey.

The caffeine can be very helpful in diminishing cellulite and softening the skin, sugar will work as a gentle exfoliator, honey will nourish the skin and the oil will help hydrate and moisturise. Massage your wet skin (while in the shower) with this scrub in circular motions for couple of minutes, paying special attention to cellulite areas and places, where you have dry skin, then, rinse with water. Your skin will feel very soft, moisturized and smooth; dull skin will come alive and your body will acquire natural glow of smooth perfection.

Simple coffee body scrub:

Mix 4 table spoons of coffee grounds with 5 table spoons of olive oil (if you don’t have the oil, you can use liquid row honey instead), (if the scrub is too thick and difficult to work with – add a little bit of water) massage your skin with this scrub for couple of minutes while in the shower, concentrating on the areas with cellulite and dull skin, then, rinse with water and enjoy baby soft, beautiful and nourished body!

Note: When you massage your skin with a scrub, you help unclog pores and stimulate circulation, thus, allowing your skin to take all the benefits from your hydrating lotion. If you use a body scrub regularly, you can forget about unpleasant alligator skin on your legs forever!

Homemade facial coffee scrub for oily skin

Homemade facial coffee scrub for oily skin (with an option for dry skin):

Mix 1 table spoon of coffee grounds (from freshly brewed coffee) with 1 table spoon of plain yogurt. Gently massage your face with it (for one minute or two), then, rinse with lukewarm water.

If you have dry skin, you can make similar face scrub, but only, use a plain cream instead of yogurt.

Another variation of homemade facial coffee scrub for all skin types:

Mix 1 table spoon of oatmeal with warm water (couple of table spoons of warm water will do) and wait for 5-10 minutes, till oats turn into a soft paste; then, add 1 table spoon of coffee grounds (from freshly brewed coffee). Now, if your skin is dry, add 1 table spoon of cream, if your skin is oily or normal, add 1 table spoon of plain yogurt. Gently massage your face with this scrub for couple of minutes, then, rinse with lukewarm water. Your skin will feel nourished and soft, it will look healthy and glowing.

Coffee ice cubes:

If you want to give your skin a healthy glow, then, make some ice cubes from your freshly made morning coffee and wipe your face with it every morning. Applying ice cubes on your face will improve blood circulation, give your skin a fresh glow, shrink pores, prevent aging and appearance of wrinkles.

Note: Applying ice cubes directly on the skin might be harsh for certain skin types and can cause stress on delicate capillaries under the skin (especially, if your skin is sensitive), therefore, you can wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth before wiping your face with it. Avoid applying ice cubes on your face, if your skin is sensitive and is prone to various irritations and redress.

Regular use of facial and body scrubs can make your skin look/feel healthier and softer, because this treatment can help remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, thus, improving natural cells’ renewal process. Of course, you can buy a ready made scrub in the shop, but why not to use great ingredients straight from our kitchen?