Besan is a staple in every Indian kitchen – from making pakoras to making ladoos, with besan, one can make mouthwatering dishes, and you know what, it’s truly a magical ingredient when it comes to skincare. No matter what your skin concern is, besan will almost always help you deal with it, just that you have to use it in combination with other ingredients to get rid of your skincare concern. From removing sun tan and hyperpigmentation, to gently exfoliating skin, trust besan to give you a radiant glow as well. No wonder Aishwarya Rai, who has porcelain texture skin, swears by homemade besan face packs. Not only does besan help to maintain the pH balance of skin, it helps tackle skin woes such as excess oiliness, acne, pimples, etc. Like honey, it?s an ingredient which is suitable for all skin types, and here’s how you can use besan for different skincare issues.
1. To Treat Hyperpigmentation: Take 2 tablespoons besan, 1 tablespoon turmeric (ambi haldi), and add 2 tablespoons milk cream. 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.

2. To Shrink Large Facial Pores: Applying egg white on your face can help combat blackheads, whiteheads, unwanted facial hair, and it can cleanse and tighten your pores. Mix in some besan with raw egg white and apply it to your face for added nourishment and a radiant complexion.

3. To Remove Tan: We ...