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6 amazing skin and hair benefits of urad dal or black gram

6 amazing skin and hair benefits of urad dal or black gram

Urad dal or black gram is packed with proteins and minerals that can help you get a glowing skin.

Written by Tania Tarafdar |Updated : March 19, 2015 10:19 AM IST

Apart from providing you with several health benefits, urad dal or black gram can work wonders for your skin and hair. It is packed with minerals that can make your skin look soft and supple. Here are ways you can include urad dal in your beauty regime.

Exfoliates your skin

Urad dal can be used as a very effective scrub to remove the dirt, grime and dead skin cells from your skin to expose a fresh and supple skin. Also, try these 10 natural remedies to get rid of skin dead cells.

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How to use:

  • Soak cup of urad dal overnight and grind it to a paste in the morning.
  • Add 2 tablespoons milk and 2 tablespoons ghee to the paste and combine them well.
  • Use this paste on your face and let it settle for 30 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
  • Carry this routine thrice a week to scrape off dead cells from the skin.

Heals sunburn and removes tan

Black gram has a cooling effect on the skin that helps eliminate the suntan. Its skin lightening properties also helps to remove the tan. Here are some DIY tips to heal sunburn at home.

How to use:

  • Soak 1/4th cup of urad dal overnight
  • Grind the dal in a mixer and mix it with 3 tablespoons yogurt.
  • Apply this pack on your face and neck and leave it to dry for 15 minutes.
  • Then rinse the pack off with cold water.
  • Follow this routine every alternate day to see the tan disappearing.

Treats acne

Urad dal cleanses the pores and removes the excess oils thus treating acne. It also has natural antiseptic properties that kill the bacteria causing acne. Try these 5 effective face packs for an acne-free skin.

How to use:

  • Soak cup of black gram overnight and grind it in the morning.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of rose water and 1 tablespoon of glycerine to the dal.
  • Now add 2 teaspoons almond oil to the mixture to make a smooth paste.
  • Apply this paste on your face and leave it to dry for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
  • Apply this every alternate day to see the redness disappear in no time.

Lightens your skin tone

Urad dal has natural bleaching properties that can lighten your skin. The pulse is also packed with several nutrients that help to maintain the health of your skin.

How to use:

  • Soak 1/4th cup of urad dal and 8-9 almonds overnight.
  • Grind them to a thick paste in the morning.
  • Apply this paste on your face and wash it off with cold water after 20 minutes.
  • Carry this routine thrice a week to enhance your complexion.

Reduces skin spots

Urad dal has antibacterial properties that can fade age spots and acne scars. It also helps in skin regeneration and is thus an excellent remedy to maintain a youthful skin.

How to use:

  • Soak 1/4th cup of urad dal in the night and grind it to a paste in the morning.
  • Add teaspoon rice powder to the paste.
  • Slowly add lemon juice to make a smooth paste.
  • Apply it on your face and wash it off after 15 minutes.
  • Use this twice a week for a blemish free skin.

Combats dry and frizzy hair

Urad dal or black gram can also help you manage dry brittle hair. It is rich in minerals and fatty acids that will help to restore the luster of your hair. It will also condition your hair and give it a shiny appearance. Combat dry hair with these 5 best hair masks.

How to use:

  • Take half a cup of urad dal and grind it to form a paste.
  • Now mix tablespoon of curd to the paste.
  • Apply it evenly on your hair from the roots to the tips.
  • Leave it for 30 minutes and wash it off with a mild shampoo.
  • Using this pack once a week will help you battle dull and dry hair.

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