Every Indian mom swears by besan benefits for the skin. There is a box full of besan or chickpea flour in almost every other refrigerator in an Indian household. A staple of Indian cuisine, besan has also become an all-natural skincare solution.

You might be ignoring your mom’s wise advice about besan benefits for the skin. But even science supports her. According to research published in ‘The Open Dermatology Journal‘, besan decreases tanning and oiliness of the skin. Bye-bye pimples, hello Sun!

Let’s learn more about besan benefits for the skin in this article, as we check out some amazing DIY packs you can do at home.

DIY 1 – Oiliness: What’s That?

Mix two tablespoons of besan with four tablespoons of rosewater.

Apart from taking a toll on the environment, pollution takes a toll on our skin. Combined with humidity, make-up residue and sweat, this makes our skin very oily. This leads to annoying acne that always pops up at the wrong time!

We hear you. Use this rosewater and besan pack to reduce oiliness in no time. Leave it on for 15 minutes or until it is completely dry. You not only get the besan benefits for the skin, but you also get the benefits of rosewater in this pack. Rosewater is anti-bacterial and rich in antioxidants, according to a study published in the Iran Journal of Basic Medical Sciences.

DIY 2 – The Ultimate Exfoliator

A blend of two tablespoons of besan, one teaspoon of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of lemon juice, one tablespoon of milk and one teaspoon of water is required.

One of the greatest besan benefits for the skin is that it helps in removing the dead cells. We have heard about the benefits of besan and turmeric for skin, now let’s fortify this mixture with the other four ingredients.  Apply it on the desired area and scrub it for five minutes. Then leave it for another ten minutes.

This pack helps in gentle exfoliation. And the lemon juice and turmeric work to brighten the skin. The curcumin in turmeric can help in treating several skin conditions according to a study published in a peer-reviewed journal ‘Nutrients‘.

DIY 3 – Tan Tan Go

A concoction of two tablespoons besan, two tablespoons sandalwood powder and half teaspoon turmeric is required.

A Besan face pack made with these ingredients will help you get rid of the stubborn tan and bring out your natural skin colour. This mix is like the ‘ubtan’ paste made for brides-to-be. Apply the paste for 20 minutes and then wash it off.

The sandalwood powder used in this pack has ‘anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-microbial’ properties according to research published in the ‘Indian Dermatology Online Journal‘. Combined with besan benefits for the skin it works wonders.

DIY 4 – Beautiful Body Bath

One cup of besan mixed with half a lemon, a pinch of turmeric and half cup of milk is required.

Have you dreamt of smooth skin that shines? That’s achievable, thanks to besan benefits for the skin. Use this DIY pack on damp skin once a week.

Along with offering skin benefits, the pack offers the benefits of turmeric, lemon and milk as well. The lactic acid in milk helps remove dead skin cells and aids the growth of new ones, says a study published in the journal ‘Molecules‘ (even Cleopatra bathed in milk).

Three Cheers for Besan

Besan works great for all skin types. You can mix it with a larger quantity of milk or curd if you have very dry skin. Besan face pack benefits are mind-blowing! The besan benefits for the skin are so good that even actresses like Madhuri Dixit use it (yes, really, she told this to Vogue).

We know what you are thinking. Mom is always right, isn’t she? Try these DIY packs today!