Remedy
Skin shelfBesan-Haldi-Dahi Glow Pack for Skin Brightening
When skin looks dull and lifeless, before weddings or events, during season changes when skin loses glow.
From the household notebook
“Beta, shaadi se pehle yeh ubtan lagao — chamak aa jayegi! Humari zamaane mein dulhan ka ubtan isi se hota tha, koi parlour nahi tha.”
Dadima’s tip: Kasturi haldi lagao — regular haldi se chehra peela ho sakta hai. Aur raat ko lagao, subah dhoo lo toh aur zyada glow aayega.
You will need
Ingredients
besan (gram flour)
2 tbspSubstitute rice flour
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haldi (turmeric)
1/4 tspSubstitute kasturi haldi (non-staining)
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dahi (fresh curd)
1 tbspSubstitute malai or milk
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kesar (saffron)
3-4 strands soaked in 1 tsp milkSubstitute pinch of kesar powder
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How to make it
Preparation
- Soak kesar strands in warm milk for 10 minutes
- Mix besan and haldi in a bowl
- Add dahi and kesar milk
- Mix into smooth, thick paste (not runny)
- Apply evenly on clean face and neck
- Leave for 15-20 minutes until semi-dry
- Wet fingers and scrub gently in circles while removing
- Rinse with lukewarm water, finish with cold water splash
Works best for
Dosage
2 times per week for regular glow. Daily for 5 days before special occasions.
When not to use
Avoid if you have active acne breakout or open wounds on face — wait until skin calms down.