Beautiful skin and hair is a must for every woman. For that, you tend to use lots of expensive cosmetics and makeups. The chemical ingredients in them may be harmful to your skin and can cause skin irritation, rashes, itchiness and many more problems. Use home ingredients to make yourself beautiful.
Home ingredients are handy and they help a lot in maintaining good quality skin and healthy hair. Besan or gram flour can be the best option to use. Use it in a pack or directly, it always gives best results. You can buy besan from the market or grind chick peas or chana dal.
You must have tasted delicious foods made of besan. Did you know that it is good for your skin and hair as well? Besan is basically used to clean your skin and exfoliate it. Since ancient times, besan has been used for skin and hair care.
The benefits of it are also mentioned in the ancient manuscripts of ayurveda. It is helpful in reducing scars, blemishes and pigmentation of skin. If you are a bride-to-be, start using besan one month before your wedding. Here are some beauty and skin benefits of besan:
Mix besan with yoghurt, lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply on the affected area, wait for half an hour and wash with cold water. Use it daily for best results.
For healthy and shiny hair, mix 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon curd, 2 tsp besan and half tsp lemon juice. Apply it on your scalp and hair. Wash thoroughly after drying.
Make a pack with besan, milk and lemon juice. Apply the paste on your face and body evenly and wash it after drying. It will definitely lighten your skin tone.
To have strong hair, mix besan with almond powder, olive oil and curd. Apply it thoroughly and wash when dry. Your hair and roots will be stronger than ever before.
To fight oily skin and pimples, mix besan with sandalwood powder, milk and little amount of turmeric powder. Apply all over your face and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Damaged hair is a difficult problem to solve. Not any more. Add vitamin E capsules in besan and apply from roots to the end of your hair follicles. Gently apply it on scalp too.
You can mix besan with water and apply or you can make a pack with besan and fenugreek powder. You can also make another pack with besan, lemon juice, sandalwood powder and malai.
If you want to use homemade body scrub without any chemicals, besan is the best option. Mix besan with grounded oats and corn flour and add raw milk to it. Scrub your body and get a clean and soft skin.
For bridal preparations, instant fairness is must. Make a pack with grounded orange peel, besan and malai. Massage your face and neck. This pack will give you an immediate glow.
If you have any types of scars or spots on your skin, use besan to remove it. Mix besan, cold milk and little turmeric powder and apply the paste on the scars. Regular use will give you better results.