Besan Turmeric Yogurt Daily Face Cleanser
Beginner 5 min
oil control glow dullness

Besan Turmeric Yogurt Daily Face Cleanser

The original Indian face wash. Three pantry ingredients, the deep-clean of a clay mask, the gentleness of a milk wash.

Recipe by Tattvalogy DIY Lab · @tattvalogy

What You'll Need

Step-by-Step

  1. In a small clean bowl, combine 1 tbsp besan and a pinch of Kasturi Manjal (~1/8 tsp; does not stain like cooking turmeric).
  2. Add 1 tbsp plain yogurt and stir into a smooth, lump-free paste like thin pancake batter. Loosen with a few drops of rose water if too thick.
  3. Wet face with lukewarm water. Apply with fingertips in upward circles across forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, neck. Avoid eye area.
  4. Massage 30-60 seconds; yogurt lactic acid lifts dead skin while besan absorbs oil.
  5. Rinse with lukewarm water in small circles. Pat dry.
  6. Follow with toner (Rose Water or Saffron Toner) then serum and moisturizer.
  7. Frequency: Daily, AM or PM. Twice daily fine for oily skin.
  8. Storage: Mix fresh each time; yogurt spoils within the hour.

Pro Tips

For very dry skin, swap yogurt for whole milk + 1/2 tsp honey. For oily skin, add 2 drops of Lemongrass Toner. Gentlest possible daily exfoliant.

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