7 DIY Besan Face Packs To Get Glowing Skin

Besan, or chickpea flour, has been a cherished beauty secret in Indian traditions for ages. Surprisingly, the knowledge of besan's remarkable beauty benefits has remained largely confined to the Indian population. Homemade besan face packs feature prominently in pre-wedding grooming rituals. These packs often involve a blend of besan with curd or turmeric and other ingredients, forming a concoction known as ubtan. Similar to honey, besan caters to all skin types, offering versatility in skincare. When combined with other potent elements, besan contributes to skin radiance and helps brighten complexion. Let's delve into some easy-to-make homemade besan face packs that can work wonders for your skin.

# Besan, Turmeric and Milk Cream Face Pack

Ingredients

2 tablespoons besan
1 tablespoon turmeric (ambi haldi)
2 tablespoons milk cream

Method

This face pack is good for dry skin. Mix besan with turmeric and add in milk cream. Apply this face on the face and neck. Rinse off when its semi dry. Use regularly for glowing skin and to lighten complexion.

# Besan and Curd Face Pack

Ingredients

2 tablespoons besan.
1-1/2 tablespoon curd.
1 tablespoon turmeric.

Method

This face pack is for oily skin. Since milk cream is not that good for oily skin, mix besan, curd, and turmeric together and apply it on the face and rinse it off when its semi dry. This face pack lightens complexion and adds glow to the face.

# Besan and Almond Oil Face Pack

Ingredients Needed:

2 tablespoons besan.
1 tablespoon turmeric.
1 tablespoon almond oil.

Method:

This pack is excellent for dry skin. Mix all the three ingredients and apply on face and neck, you can use it for the whole body. Rinse off after 20 minutes.

# Besan and Fenugreek Face Pack

2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds (either powder or soaked and in a paste form).
2 tablespoons besan.
1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Method:

Mix all the three ingredients together and use it as a scrub on the face to remove whiteheads. Let it remain on the face for half an hour and then rinse off for smooth skin.

# Besan and Rose Water Face Pack

Ingredients

2 tablespoons besan.
2 tablespoon rose water.

Method

Mix rose water in besan and use instead of soap to get clean skin without the drying effect that soap causes. One of the homemade besan face packs that is light on the skin.

# Besan and Rice Powder Face Pack

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice powder.
2 tablespoons besan.
2 tablespoons curd.

Method

Mix all the three ingredients together and apply it on the face, let it remain on the face till its semi dry. After that, with circular motions, take it off the face with cold water. You would get nicely exfoliated and smooth skin.

# Ubtan with Besan

Ingredients

Lemon – 3 big ones.
Milk – 1 cup.
Besan – 8 tablespoons.
Turmeric – one tablespoon or a pinch.

Method

Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. You can use it for the face and entire body. This mixture will last you one week.