Moong dal for removal of dark spots or patches

By: Priyanka Ganwani | | Updated: March 23, 2015 6:52 pm

Is skin pigmentation bothering you? Those dark and discoloured patches on your face are probably leaving your face dull and worn out. Some factors like harmful exposure to the sun, age and hormonal imbalances are responsible for such skin discolouration. Also Read - This is why moong dal can be your best beauty buddy

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Salons offer various treatments to help resolve this problem; however, certain natural ingredients can be best suited to clear your skin off the spots. A combination of moong dal and orange peel could work wonders in relieving your skin from such spots. Also Read - Skin care tips: Easy home remedies to drive away those dark spots

Moong dal or green gram provides the needed amount of vitamin B1, B5, B9 and B6 that considerably increase blood circulation in your skin. Also, the vitamin B present in it serves as an effective skin-lightening agent and works on reducing pigmentation on your skin. Similarly, orange peel is a remedy effective enough to protect the skin against damage and fights off free radicals. This helps keep your skin intact, soft and supple.

Steps:

Soak 2 tbsp of moong dal overnight in a bowl of water. The next morning, blend it into a fine paste.
Take some orange peel and grind it to a powder.
Mix the moong dal paste with the orange peel powder and add two teaspoons of honey to this mixture.
Add some milk to the mixture to make a smooth paste.
Apply this paste on the affected area. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes.
Gently rinse off with some warm water.

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Published : March 23, 2015 3:26 pm | Updated:March 23, 2015 6:52 pm

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