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Stroke your hair 100 times a day, don't touch your face, rub turmeric to remove tan - handed down tips from our mothers that we took for granted along the way, but probably what set the tone for the beauty that we are today!
Searching through the same grandma/mother treasure trove we found out timeless face masks that come from the one humble ingredient - red lentils, also known as masoor dal.
This nutty and earthy flavoured lentil has high nutritional value, is packed with essential vitamins, proteins and minerals that can literally transform your skin.
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That's right! From removing tan to instantly brightening your skin and tightening pores to reducing fine lines, there is much that this grain can do.
Who would have thought that masoor dal can whip up more than delicious sambhars and dals? Here are 5 timeless masoor dal face masks that will address all your skin problems.
Exfoliating
Mask
This
mask
sloughs
of
dead
skin
cells,
revealing
a
smoother
and
lighter
skin
underneath.
Method
- Soak 1 tablespoon of masoor dal in water overnight.
- Grind it into a fine paste in the morning.
- Mix a tablespoon of milk to the paste.
- Apply a thin coat on the clean face.
- Leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse it clean and pat dry.
Skin-Lightening
Mask
This
mask
will
work
to
curb
the
dryness
of
your
skin
and
give
you
a
radiant
skin.
Method
- Mix 1 tablespoon honey with an equal quantity of masoor dal powder.
- Whip to get a smooth consistency.
- Apply the mask liberally over your face and neck.
- Let it sit until dry.
- Once you feel your skin stretch, rinse it with cold water. Pat dry.
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Hair-Removal
Mask
This
mask
is
effective
in
removing
and
preventing
unwanted
facial
hair.
Method
- Mix 1 tablespoon of masoor dal with an equal quantity of rice powder.
- Add in 1 teaspoon of honey and a few drops of almond oil.
- Apply a thin coat of the mask on a slightly moist face.
- Let the mask sit until dry.
- When you feel your skin stretch, spritz your face with water.
- Once the pack starts to loosen, scrub it in a circular motion.
- Rinse and pat dry.
Acne
Mask
This
face
pack
has
proven
to
be
quite
effective
in
soothing
inflamed
skin
and
lightening
blemishes.
Method
- In 1 tablespoon of masoor dal paste, add 1 teaspoon of orange peel powder and 2 teaspoons of cucumber juice.
- Whip all the ingredients into a smooth paste.
- Apply it liberally on your face with a brush.
- Let it sit for 25 minutes.
- Rinse your face with cold water and pat dry.
Dull
Skin
Mask
This
mask
will
add
moisture
and
the
much-needed
glow
to
your
dull
skin.
Method
- Soak 100 gm of masoor dal in cold raw milk overnight.
- Grind it into a coarse paste.
- Apply the paste on your face and neck.
- Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once dry, rinse your face clean and pat dry.
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