Benefits of gram flour for skin

Gram flour is the most common things found in any home.The flour is rich in carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. It also doesn't contains any gluten.Using besan or gram flour for the face and the skin is an age-old trick that we still use. Check out here what are the benefits of applying besan on face.

Helps Treat Acne

gram flour is rich in zinc which fights the infection that causes acne. Make a paste of 2 Tbsp gram flour by adding water and add 1tsp of turmeric to it and apply it on your face and neck. After 20 minutes rinse with lukewarm water.

Prevents pimples

gram flour prevents the spread of pimples. Take 2Tbsp gram flour mix it with curd and lemon juice and make a thin paste out of it . Gently massage your face with this paste for five minutes and then rinse with cold water

Exfoliating Aid

Exfoliating should be an important part of our daily routine. Store bought scrubs are loaded with chemicals that can harm our skin and lead to many skin problems even cancer and additionally they are very expensive. We can easily make gram flour exfoliate by combining gram flour and oats powder in equal ratio and adding milk for scrub like consistency.

Cures Dry Skin

gram When besan is mixed with milk or milk cream it acts as a wonderful moisturizer . Add 2 Tbsp milk in 1 Tbsp besan and mix well (You can also add 1 tsp of coconut oil if you have extremely dry skin ) . Apply this on face and neck and massage gently for ten minutes and then rinse with Luke warm water.

Soap free cleanser

If you are concerned about your soaps because of loaded chemicals and preservatives in them then you can make soap free cleanser at home which is far better than any soap . Take 1tbsp of gram flour mix a pinch of turmeric powder 1tsp honey or coconut oil and 1tsp of sugar and add some milk or water to make a thick paste out of it. Apply this body cleanser massage gently and rinse off with cold water. If you'll use this home made body cleanser you will feel lots of positive changes within a week.