Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : January 27, 2015 3:03 PM IST
Moong dal or green gram: Moong dal is rich in vitamin B, which serves as an effective skin-lightening agent and works on reducing pigmentation on your skin. Make a face pack with overnight soaked moong dal, powdered orange peel, honey and milk to clear spots on your skin.
Green gram or moong dal is a highly potent beauty ingredient. It not only has several health benefits, but you can also add it to your beauty regime to deal with skin problems such as acne and dry skin. Here s how you can use moong dal to get a glowing, flawless complexion.
Brightens the skin
Green gram rejuvenates your skin by nourishing and exfoliating it. It removes the dead skin cells and brightens up the texture of the skin. It is rich in vitamins A and C that helps in giving a healthy glow to the skin. Here are some natural face packs for fair and glowing skin.
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Deals with dry skin
Topically applying moong dal is a great way to soothe that dry skin and retain its lost moisture. It is packed with cell rejuvenating vitamins and enzymes that help to lock in moisture into the skin.
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Removes facial hair
Moong dal helps to lighten your skin and helps you get rid of fine facial hairs. It has the ability to remove the excess hair from the face especially the mouth and chin. Also, try these home remedies to get rid of facial hair.
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Removes sun tan
Green gram has natural bleaching properties which can help lighten the tan a great deal. It also has antiseptic properties along with being cooling and soothing that can heal your skin and keep it looking fresh and glowing. Here are some more ways to get rid of tanning.
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Prevents acne and pimples
Moong dal helps prevents the pores of your skin from clogging up with oils or dirt. It will draw impurities from the skin and skin pores and leaves your skin looking fresh and young.
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Promotes hair growth
This pulse promotes hair growth and also conditions the hair. It has essential fats, minerals and vitamins which reduce hair breakage. The vitamin C and antioxidants present in mung dal can also reverse hair loss. Also, read expert tips to prevent hair loss.
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