DIY gram flour remedies to combat pigmentation and get clear skin
Usually made from flour and chickpeas, gram flour is known to be rich in fibers. Gram flour is mostly used to make fries that are a popular dish in monsoons and make for great snack food. It is also known to have essential vitamins including zinc is essential for the skin, making it a popular skincare pick as well.
Since it is easily available, it has become a go-to ingredient for skin care and is used in DIY remedies to combat common skin issues like pigmentation, dullness, acne, etc.
Gram flour and Lemon pack
For getting a glow like no other, this face pack should be your go-to. Combine two spoons of gram flour with a few drops of lemon juice and a spoon of cream and mix well to form a thick consistency.
Both lemon and cream are known for their skin-brightening properties and when combined with gram flour or gram flour, restores the original shade of the skin and can even help in de-tanning!
Gram flour and Turmeric pack
Aishwarya Sawarna Nir, the founder of Global Beauty secrets swears by gram flour for her skin. She recommends a face mask made of yogurt, turmeric, gram flour and honey.
“Yogurt has lactic acid which helps shed dead skin cells, honey moisturizes the skin, turmeric is antiseptic and gram flour is very alkalizing, together all these ingredients work to restore complete skin health. After mixing all the ingredients together, apply the paste on the face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then wash it off with cold water,” she recommends.
Gram flour and banana pack
Nothing makes your skin feel better than a pampering session. Sure moisturiser leaves your skin feeling fresh and plump. But lead up on some more moisture with a ripe banana and some gram flour.
Combine a ripe banana with a spoon of honey and gram flour and apply it on your face for around 15 minutes. Wash off once it has dried and pat dry. You will instantly see the difference with your fresh and spotless skin.
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