Beauty in a Bowl: Transform Your Skin with the Power of Turmeric and Besan Face Mask!
Curcuma longa, well known as turmeric, has numerous health benefits attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s commonly used for cooking purpose, especially in Indian cuisine.
During a time when cosmetics were not available, it was recognized as the most effective home remedy for treating acne and other skin issues.
Let’s make a simple and natural grandmother’s trick face pack using common ingredients available in your kitchen!
- Take a tablespoon of Besan (gram flour) in a bowl.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and the juice of half a lemon
- Mix together until it becomes smooth.
Apply the face pack for 15–20 minutes every day; once it dries, wash it off with gentle hands. You can witness the results in just a month.
Why do you use turmeric-Besan face pack?
1 . Tanned skin remover
In our tough and hectic daily schedules, we are often exposed to the sun, leading to skin tanning in specific areas of the face or body. The turmeric and Besan face pack can help lighten these darkened areas due to its enriching properties.
2 . Anti Aging properties
Wrinkles and fine lines are common signs of aging, but extreme sun exposure can also contribute to their formation. Using a face pack with turmeric and besan can help reduce the signs of aging and restore a youthful appearance, taking you back to your 20s.
3 . Banish Acnes, Blackheads, and blemishes
Acne, blemishes, and blackheads are the most common skin issues, and they can be caused by various factors such as dirt, pollutants, excess oil, hormonal imbalances, and other medical conditions. Therefore, a turmeric-Besan face pack can help remove impurities and dead cells. For faster recovery from them, you can use another recipe:
Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of Besan, and 2 teaspoons of yogurt. Mix them together and apply the mixture to your face for 20-30 minutes. When it dries, wash it off with cold water, and don’t use soap immediately after the face pack.
4 . Boost skin brightness
- Upset with dark skin?
- Don’t feel confident when people are around ?
No problem! Your dark skin will glow with a recipe I’m sharing—simple and extremely beneficial.
- Take half a teaspoon of turmeric
- Add lemon juice
- Add 4 teaspoons of milk
- Mix it together and it’s ready to use.
Apply the mixture on your face and rub gently in a circular motion, let it dry for 20 minutes and wash with water.
5 . Removal of Facial Hair
Facial hair is always a big concern for fashionistas as it hinders your beauty 🧐. I have a remedy to remove unwanted facial hair naturally without pain.
Take a teaspoon of turmeric, add lemon juice, then 2 tablespoons of gram flour (besan), and 1 tablespoon of fenugreek. Use it as a scrub. Apply the paste for 15-20 minutes and let it dry. When it dries, gently scrub your face for 3 minutes, then wash it off with cold water.
6 . Restrict oiliness
Turmeric and Besan face packs are a good choice to restrain oiliness due to thier rich properties that can absorb excess oil, reduce inflammation and promote healthier-looking skin.