Green Gram Flour for Face : DIY Face Mask Recipes, Uses and Benefits

Tired of visiting salons again and again? But the results are not satisfactory? Well, these salons won’t give you long-lasting results. They mostly provide artificial treatment. Skincare is not all about only visiting salons for getting treatment. You don’t have an idea that how nutritious are the things lying in your kitchen. Here, in this article, we will be talking about green gram that alongside being tasty, is also helpful for your skin. We will also be telling you how you can make green gram flour face mask for oily skin, acne and etc. at home. So, stay tuned with us till the end of this article.

What is Green Gram?

In this article, we will be telling you how you can use green gram to make amazing face masks. But before getting into our topic, let’s talk about the green gram.

Green gram (also known as Mung Dal), is a famous pulse that originated in India. It is very popular in Pakistan, India, and Asia due to its taste. But now, its popularity has grown in China and West Australia as well. But green gram is not just tasty, it is also nutritious.

Research done by the United States Department of Agriculture, showed that green gram is rich in vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, & B9). It also contains nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and dietary fibers. And this is not it. Nature has also filled it with minerals like copper, magnesium, zinc, etc. Green gram also got amino acids and their calorie content is 212 calories.

Healthy effects of green gram

Due to its healthy nutritious profile, the green gram is very beneficial for health. In the following, we have written about some of its health benefits.

The antioxidants found in green gram prevents the risk of cancer, heart diseases, etc.
It is also helpful in safeguarding yourself from heatstroke. Green gram has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce thirst and body temperature.
Green gram is also helpful in lowering the cholesterol level which results in a low risk of heart diseases.
The minerals and nutrients found in green gram help in controlling the blood pressure level. So, it also lowers the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The dietary fibers found in green gram improves digestive health.

Benefits of green gram for skin

It exfoliates the skin and removes the dirt and dust. It also eliminates the dead cells from the skin and provides a fresh look to the skin.
Green gram helps treat dry skins. The vitamins and enzymes found in green gram are vital in hydrating the dry skins.
The green gram can prove to be beneficial in getting rid of acne, pimples, and dark spots.
It can also help in brightening the dull skins.
The phytoestrogen enzyme in green gram removes the aging signs from facial skin and gives your face a younger and energetic look.

DIY Green Gram Face Masks

In the following, you can see several ways you can use green gram to make face packs.

1. Green gram flour face mask for dry skin

Dry skin is a huge problem. The roughness of the skin is a symptom that shows you are experiencing dry skin.

“60 to 70 percent of the population experiences some degree of dry skin”

-Dr. Grossbart

Don’t worry anymore because you can use green gram flour to hydrate your skin. You can use green milk and green gram flour face mask for dry skin. You will need some raw milk and green gram for making this mask.

Instructions

Sink some green grams in the raw milk and let it submerge overnight.
The next morning, take out the green grams from milk and crush them to form a paste.
Apply the mask to face and neck.
Keep the mask on for 15 minutes.
Wash out the face with water.
Use this mask one or two times in a week.

2. Green gram flour face mask for pimples

Acne and pimples are always a big drawback for your skin beauty. You can make a green gram flour face mask for pimples as well. Green gram has cleansing properties that help you get rid of acne. If you are someone with continuous acne problems, then this mask is a must use for you. This mask is most probably the cheapest ever DIY face mask. All you need is green gram and some water.

Instructions

Sink some green grams in water for a complete night.
Blend the green gram beans to form a paste.
Mix some melted ghee into your paste.
Then massage your face with the paste with your fingertips.
To get the most out of this mask, use it twice or thrice per week.

3. Green gram flour face mask for skin whitening

Lost your glow? Fed up with your dull skin? Do not panic because green gram is here to save the day. The dead cells make skins dull. Green gram cleanses the skin and removes these dead cells. The other ingredient for this mask is honey. Honey also exfoliates the skin. So, using these two ingredients in combination gives your skin an intact, brighter, and beautiful look. The “green gram flour face mask for skin whitening” is one of the best DIY face pack used for skin brightening.

Instructions

Sink green gram overnight and the next day, grind them to form a paste.
Now mix 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of almond oil in the paste.
Apply the mask to your face. Make sure to dry your face before using this mask.
Keep the mask on for 15 minutes.
Wash out your face with water.
Use this mask twice or thrice in a week for amazing results.

4. Green gram flour face mask for oily skin

Oily skin is also a big problem that many people face. The reason behind oily skin is the excessive production of sebum for sebaceous glands. People with oily skins suffer from acne problems. Make-up also does not stay long enough on oily skins. Green gram can be used as a remedy for oily skins. To make this mask, you will need 3 ingredients which are as follows:

100 grams of green gram
2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder
2 tablespoons of curd

Instructions

Sink green gram into the water and let it soak overnight.
The next morning, take out the soaked green gram and grind it to form a paste.
Mix chilled curd and sandalwood powder into the paste.
Apply the mask on the face and neck.
Keep the mask on for around 20 minutes.
Remove the mask by washing the face with plain water.
For best results, use the mask twice or thrice in a week.

This face pack won’t only help you get rid of the oily skin but it will also help in removing and preventing acne, pimples, wrinkles, and fine lines from the skin. So, this mask is kind of two-in-one.

5. Green gram flour face mask for anti-aging

Green gram is very popular for its anti-aging capabilities. In this mask, we will use green tea in combination with green gram. The green tea tightens and firms the skin. Green tea also hydrates the skin and gives the skin a younger look. You will need 1 teaspoon green gram powder and 1 ½ teaspoon of green tea.

Instructions

Mix green gram powder and green tea in a bowl and make a paste.
Apply the mask to your face.
When the mask dries, wash it off with water.

Conclusion

We talked about a green gram, its health benefits, and its uses. Then we talked about different types of face masks you can make using green gram. We discussed how you can make a green gram flour face mask for oily skin, acne, pimples, dry skin, and skin whitening. I can assure you if used properly, green gram can eliminate many of your skin problems. So, follow all the above-given directions and have a great time and beautifying your skin. See you next time!

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