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Here’s the powder/face scrub, no measuring needed really.

First get besan flour from Indian or Asian grocery, or (nasty) Amazon.

All besan flour works well by itself - traditionally used for cleansing skin (as well as cooking with, of course) but I mix with half oat flour for economy as oat flour is cheaper.

I mix in a big bowl with a whisk, and then add herb/spice powders, any of the below will do, need to be powedered, all have some value for skin:

turmeric
lavender
rosemary
rose petals (I buy powdered)
red or yellow sandalwood

Probably some others would work to, have to be pretty well powdered up.

Proportion of herb powders to the flours? I’d wager for 4 cups flours, 1/4 c. herbs would be about right.

Whisk together and store in a jar or two. To use:

1. Wet face and then put a T or two into palm, and rub on face well, adding a bit of water as needed. Rinse well.

2. Alternatively, mix powder in a small bowl with water, or even some milk or yogurt, apply to face, massage in, and rinse. Or you can apply well, let dry as a mask, and then wash off.

Amazing how your skin will feel afterwards. I have many more such recipes and ideas for home facials, among other things, many home remedies and first aid from the olden days and other traditions. Pretty much all I use.

My mother taught me as a child how to make home made bandaids. If you cut your finger, after washing well (and I will apply powedered turmeric, very good anti-microbial) then have a strip of (very) clean washed old sheet or other cotton fabric. Tee shirt or flannel material will work too. Wrap around the finger a few times, and then rip the end a couple or three inches so the end is in two strips, and tie into a knot around the finger to fasten it.

I hope that makes sense.

I have a huge bag of rags....