Nirali NayakIndian families are obsessed with besan face pack for their skincare routine. You might have at one time or the other have definitely tried besan for your skin, to put the glow back, to remove tan and pigmentation, or to get smooth and supple skin. What makes besan a hot pick for Indian families is its ability to cleanse skin while maintaining the skin’s pH balance.
Besan is also known as gram flour is inexpensive and easily available everywhere. It is a staple ingredient from our grandma’s beauty secret, which has been passed down the generation. It resolves all skin problems including dark skin, pimples, blemishes, and dull and lifeless skin.
Benefits of Using Besan (Gram flour)
- Alkalizing properties present in besan helps to maintain the pH of the skin and acts as a cleanser.
- Besan is excellent for exfoliating. It is known to remove dirt, dead cells, and toxins from deep within every effectively.
- Besan acts as a great cleanser for oily skin. It helps to absorb the excess oil from the skin and remove impurities and yet doesn’t let the skin get dry. It keeps the skin supple by regulating moisture.
- While exfoliating your skin with its paste, it also helps to gently pull out the unwanted fine facial hair.
- Besan also helps remove tan with its skin exfoliating and bleaching properties. It ensures that your skin is lighter, toned, and replenished.
- Due to its bleaching properties, it evens out the skin tone and leaves a radiant glow on your face.
- It works as a wonder to reduce acne. It has antibacterial properties which are known to dry out pimples and leave flawless skin.
Besan acts as an excellent skincare agent. It works effectively for all skincare types. It can be used alone or mixed with another natural ingredient for best results.
10 Homemade Besan Face Packs for Flawless Skin
1. Milk and Besan Face Pack
Milk contains lactic acid, which is popular for anti-aging face cleansers. It also helps remove dead skin cells and stimulates new cell growth. It removes impurities from your skin and unclogs pores. It is also a natural emollient.
- Suitable for all skin types (Not to be used if you are allergic to milk)
Required ingredients: –
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp Turmeric paste or powder
- 2 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Blend the besan, turmeric and milk together to make a thick paste.
- Apply the paste, and let it dry for 20 mins approximately.
- Wash your face with cold water.
- Wipe your skin dry.
- (To be used once in every 4-5 days)
2. Besan and Papaya Face Pack
Papaya consists of an enzyme called papain which promotes healing of the skin and also enhances the secretion of collagen. Collagen is a primary skin component that keeps the skin healthy and enhances skin elasticity. It also exfoliates the skin and removes the accumulated dead cells. This leaves the skin brighter and radiant. It can also unclog and shrink the skin’s pores.
- Suitable for all skin types.
Required ingredients: –
- 4-5 pieces of ripped papaya
- a little rose water
- 1 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Mash the papaya pieces properly.
- Mix besan with the mashed papaya.
- Add some rose water to the paste, if required
- Apply the paste and let it dry for 10 mins approximately.
- Wash, it off and pat dry your skin.
- To be used once every week for best results
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3. Curd and Besan Face Pack
Curd helps create a free radical neutralizing barrier against the skin, which in turn reduces the risk of sun damage-induced age spots and wrinkles. It is also a wonderful cleanser and skin moisturizing agent because of the natural oils and enzymes present in it. Its lactic acid content also helps to exfoliate the dead skin cells and brighten up the complexion. The zinc found in it can clear up your zits.
- Suitable for: Dry skin, normal skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin.
Required ingredients: –
- 1-2 tbsp of curd
- 2 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Curd and besan to be blended properly to get a smooth paste for the face pack.
- Apply it to the face and let it dry.
- Wash it off with water after 15 mins.
- Used it twice a week for best results.
4. Besan and Tomato Face Pack
Tomato pulp and besan make the face pack work for skin lightening as well as de-tanning. Tomato’s natural acids act as bleaching agents and can lighten the tan, dark spots, and hyperpigmented areas. Tomato pulp also helps to rebalance the skin’s pH and the associated natural sebum production.
- Suitable for all skin types.
Required ingredients: –
- 1 small ripe tomato
- 2 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Crush the tomato and mix this pulp with the besan.
- Stir it well and apply the face pack.
- Let it dry for 20 mins.
- Wash it off with water.
- To be used twice or thrice a week
5. Aloe Vera and Besan Face Pack
Aloe vera contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, and it is highly anti-inflammatory. It can help treat burns, acne, and dry skin. Healthy, nourished, and supple skin is what you can easily get by adding aloe vera to your skincare routine. This face pack works well for removing suntan, relieving sunburn, reducing dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.
- Suitable for all skin types.
Required ingredients: –
- 1 tbsp aloe vera
- 1 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Blend the aloe vera and besan together to obtain a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste on your face.
- Let it sit for 20 mins.
- Wash it off with water.
- To be used twice or thrice a week
6. Besan and Multani Mitti Face Pack
Multani mitti fights pimple-causing bacteria. It also reduces the appearance of acne and blackheads. Its cooling properties soothe inflamed skin. Its absorbent properties also help it to effectively clean oil and dirt from the pores.
- Suitable for: – Oily skin, combination skin, normal skin
Required ingredients: –
- rose water.
- 1 tbsp besan
- 2 tbsp multani mitti (Fuller’s earth)
Procedure: –
- All the dry ingredients to be mixed first.
- Add some rose water to it.
- Mix and stir it thoroughly to get a smooth paste. Be careful to make it free of lumps.
- Apply it on your face and leave for 15 mins.
- Wash it off with water.
- To be used twice a week
7. Besan and Banana Face Pack
Bananas are the secret to a well-nourished skin as it helps keep it hydrated. It also helps moisturize dry skin, making it soft and supple. Vitamin A in banana restores the skin’s moisture and smoothens out the rough texture by healing dry and parched skin.
- Suitable for: – dry skin.
Required ingredients: –
- rosewater or milk
- 3-4 pieces of ripe banana
- 2 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Banana pieces to be mashed thoroughly.
- Add besan to it.
- Add some rose water to adjust the consistency of the face pack.
- Apply the pack on your face and let it dry for 10-15 mins.
- Wash it off using lukewarm water.
- To be used twice a week
8. Besan and Neem Face Pack
The antioxidants in neem are beneficial for reducing melanin production of your skin, which helps to even out your skin tone. It also reduces the dark spots, blemishes, and any kind of redness on your skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce the swelling seen at the acne sites.
- Suitable For: – Acne-prone skin, oily skin
Required ingredients: –
- 1 tbsp rose water or yogurt.
- 1 tbsp dried neem powder
- 1 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- The besan and neem powder to be mixed thoroughly.
- Add yogurt to it and stir it well.
- Use yogurt or plain water to adjust the consistency of the pack.
- Apply the pack to your face.
- Let it dry for 15 mins.
- Wash it off with water.
- To be used twice a week
(Avoid curd for making the face pack, if you are sensitive to dairy products. Use rose water instead)
9. Besan and Oats Face Pack
Oatmeal can soak up the excess oil on your skin and help treat acne. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells. They contain compounds called saponins, which are natural cleansers. They remove the dirt and oil that clog the pores and exfoliate the skin.
- Suitable for all skin types, especially dry skin.
Required ingredients: –
- Rosewater
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp besan
- 1 tbsp ground oats.
Procedure: –
- Mix all the ingredients together and add some rose water.
- Apply the paste carefully.
- Rinse it off with lukewarm water after 15 mins.
10. Besan and Rose Water Face Pack
Rosewater can improve your complexion and reduce skin redness. The antibacterial properties may help reduce acne. The anti-inflammatory properties can reduce skin redness and puffiness. Your skin will look bright and full of life after a few applications.
- Suitable For: Oily skin, combination skin, normal skin
Required ingredients: –
- 2-3 tbsp Rosewater
- 2 tbsp besan
Procedure: –
- Mix the besan and rose water to make a smooth paste.
- Apply it to your face.
- Let it dry for 20 mins.
- Wash it off with cold water in a circular motion.
- Pat dries your skin and apply a moisturizer.
- To be used twice a week
We have given you a plethora of options to choose from for a besan face pack. Pick the ones that suit your skin type and issue the best. Some natural ingredients mentioned above might suit your skin, while some might not. If you have never used a particular ingredient before, it is best to do a patch test to check for allergic reactions before you smear your face with the pack. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!
Using besan in the right way in accordance with your skin type will make it healthy and glowing. Try these besan face packs, now!
