One of the most common ingredients found in everyone’s kitchens are pulses. Pulses are filled with proteins and hence it is very essential for our health. Apart from that they are great for the skin as well. Masoor dal is a popular ingredient accessible in every household and hence is easy to be used for fair and glowing skin. Masoor dal can be used to exfoliate, brighten and tighten the skin, remove tan and open pores so that skin can breathe easily. It also helps in cleansing the skin and makes it oil free to prevent tanning. There are many easy homemade face packs which can be prepared using masoor dal.

Here, I’m going to share some Masoor dal face pack for skin that you can make at the comfort of your homes.

9 Masoor Dal Face Packs For Glowing Skin & Their Benefits

1. Curd and Masoor Dal for Dry Skin

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp masoor dal, 1 tbsp fresh curd, 1 tbsp honey

2. Method of preparation:

• Grind 2 tbsp masoor dal into a fine powder using a blender.
• Add 1 tbsp fresh curd and the same amount of honey to the powdered dal.
• Mix the ingredients together and form a smooth paste.
• Apply evenly on the face and neck areas.
• Leave it on to dry for 15-20 minutes.
• Now wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat the process at least once a week for desired results.

Lemon Peel And Masoor Dal For All Skin Types

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp masoor dal, Grated peel of a lemon, Few drops of lemon juice

2. Method of Preparation:

• In a mixer, grind two tablespoons masoor dal to a powder and to it add grated peel of a lemon and few drops of lemon juice to make a thick paste
• Apply the paste on the face by gently massaging it for 5-10 minutes in circular motion
• Keep it on the face for another 20-25 minutes and later wash it off with cold water
• Do not forget to repeat the process at least once a week for desired results.

Coconut And Masoor Dal Face Pack For Pigmentation

1. Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp masoor dal (soaked in water overnight),  1 tbsp fresh milk, 1 tsp coconut oil

2. Method of Preparation:

• In a mixer, grind 3 tbsps masoor dal, which has been soaked in water overnight, into a paste

• To the paste add one tablespoon fresh milk and one teaspoon coconut oil a make a smooth paste
• Apply the pack on the wet face, gently massaging it in clockwise movements for 5-10 minutes
• Thereafter, keep it on to dry for another 30-35 minutes
• Wash off with lukewarm water and apply Dabur Gulabari Moisturising Cream for added softness and rose like glow on the face
• Repeat the process at least twice a week to notice reduction in pigmentation and other marks on the skin.

Almond and Masoor Dal For Pigmentation & Black Heads

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Masoor dal (overnight soaked in water), 10-12 almonds (overnight soaked in water), Few drops of rose water

2. Method of Preparation:

• In a mixer, grind 2 tbsps masoor dal, soaked overnight in water along with 10-12 overnight soaked almonds to make a fine past
• Then add few drops of rose water to the paste and mix properly
• Use this paste for application on the face and neck area and to gently massage it on the face using circular motions for 5-10 minutes
• Then leave it dry for 20-25 minutes
• Wash it off with cold water and pat dry
• Repeat the process at least once a week to get rid of black heads and other impurities.

Turmeric And Masoor Dal For Fair Skin

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsps masoor dal, 1 tsp turmeric powder, Few drops of Dabur Gulabari Rose Water

2. Method of Preparation:

• In a mixer grind 2 tbsps masoor dal to fine powder and to it add 1 tsp turmeric powder and few drops of Dabur Gulabari Rose Water
• Mix it to form a paste and apply on the face and neck
• Keep it on for 20-25 minutes or till the pack has dried on the face
• Wash it off with cold water and repeat the process at least twice a week for best results.

Fenugreek Seeds And Masoor Dal For Glowing Skin

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsps masoor dal, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (overnight soaked in water), Few drops of fresh lemon juice

2. Method of Preparation:

• In a mixer blend 2 tbsps masoor dal along with overnight soaked 1 tsp fenugreek seeds and make a smooth paste
• Add few drops of lemon juice to the paste and mix well
• Apply the paste on the face and neck areas and leave it on to dry for 20-25 minutes
• Wash off with cold water and pat dry
• Repeat the process at least once a week for best results.

Milk And Masoor Dal For Pigmentation & Skin Exfoliation

1. Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp masoor dal, Few drops of milk

2. Method of Preparation:

• In a mixer blend 1 tbsp masoor dal to make a coarse powder
• Now add few drops of milk to it and make a smooth paste
• Start scrubbing the face and neck areas using the paste by gently massaging in clockwise movement for 10-15 minutes
• Wash it off the face with lukewarm water
• Repeat the process at least once a week for desired results.

Gram Flour And Masoor Dal For Pigmentation & Acne Prone Skin

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsps masoor dal, 1 tbsp gram flour, 1 tbsp fresh yogurt

2. Method of preparation:

• Grind two tablespoons masoor dal in a blender to make a smooth powder
• Then add 1 tbsp gram flour to the dal powder along with the same amount of yogurt and mix well
• Now, apply the pack evenly all over the face and neck area and gently massage in circular motion for 5-10 minutes
• Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash it off
• Repeat the process at least once a week for best results.

Marigold Flowers And Masoor Dal For Pigmentation & Moisturisation

1. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp masoor dal (soaked overnight in water), 3-4 marigold flower petals, Few drops of rose water

2. Method of Preparation:

• Grind 2 tbsps overnight soaked masoor dal in a blender along with three to four marigold flower leaves and make a thick paste
• Now, add few drops of rose water to the paste and mix properly
• Apply gently on the face and neck area and leave it on to dry for atleast 15-20 minutes
• Repeat the process once a week for improvement in your skin’s texture.