Lately, I have started giving extra time to my skincare routine. Let’s be practical. That tight and flawless skin we used to have till 30 years of age now demands some pampering from our side. There is nothing wrong with it. It is a natural process, and we should embrace it. But we can easily take care of our skin on daily basis by using some homemade remedies. Luckily, till now, I haven’t experienced any wrinkles, blemishes, or fine lines. But, I know a couple of my friends who have been having these issues. Today’s Red lentil (masoor daal) face packs will help them in taking care of their skin after 30 at the comfort of their home.
Pamper your skin with these amazing red lentil face packs
Along with natural aging, we all would agree that our lifestyle our eating habits have changed a lot. And our face is the most visible part of our body. So, everything starts showing its effects on our faces.
As I said, I have started paying little extra attention to my skincare routine over the last couple of months. This doesn’t mean that my bathroom shelves are filled with new skincare products, or I have started using facial kits etc. None of these were or are a part of my skincare routine.
I am a pure organic product lover person. By organic, I mean right from my kitchen pantry. Yes, my go-to ingredients are things like Red Lentil (Masoor daal), rice flour, raw milk, rose water, honey, chickpeas flour (besan), curd, and orange peel powder. Occasionally, I add Sandalwood (Chandan) powder to make it a little fancy. Nothing more than these.
I have been using these ingredients in different combinations for more than a month. And I have seen its good results. In my previous posts, I have already shared flax seeds gel and chia seed face pack. But, sometimes, an ingredient like chia seeds is not readily available in our kitchen. So, today’s red lentil face pack options are going to solve this problem for you.
Related article: Homemade Chia Seeds Face Packs
Flaxseeds benefits for skin and hair
Before we start, first get a few things ready. As they will come in handy in these packs and scrubs. First is Masoor daal paste. You can make it by soaking the daal in rose water or milk for 2-4 hours and then grinding it to a smooth paste. The soft part will be used as a pack and the course for the scrub. Masoor daal is a natural cleanser. It also helps remove skin tan, improving skin tone and texture. The second is some thick curd and raw milk.
Let’s start with our first pack.
Masoor Daal, curd & beetroot face pack
(Remove dark spots and pigmentation)
Ingredients:
1.Masoor daal paste – 2-3 teaspoon
2.Honey- 1 teaspoon
3.Grated Beetroot – 1 teaspoon
4.Extra cooked Rice – 1 teaspoon, grind it to a smooth paste
Steps:
1.First, clean your face with rose water or raw milk.
2.Take 2-3 teaspoons of masoor daal paste and scrub. Gently massage your skin for 2 minutes. Make sure to apply slight pressure around the nose and lips.
3.Use the same bowl, and add grated beetroot and rice paste. Both these will polish your skin. However, rice will tighten your skin.
4.Add Honey. It will give moisture.
5.Apply this paste to your entire face and neck and massage upward, circularly. Apply pressure at the end of your cheeks. Don’t forget around your eyes, nose and lips.
6.Now let it dry. And then wash with cold water.
7.Apply an ice cube to your face.
3 step Masoor daal remedy
Step 1: Cleansing
2-3 spoons of Masoor daal paste
1. Apply it all over your face and neck. Massage in a circular motion for 5 minutes. Then wash it.
Step 2: Scrub
2-3 spoons Masoor daal paste + 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar+ Coffee (optional)+ Rice powder (optional)
2. Apply this over your face and neck, massage for 10 minutes, and wash.
Step: Facial
3 teaspoons Masoor daal, 1 teaspoon thick curd, 1 teaspoon besan.
3. Apply it all over your face and neck. Start massaging in an upward direction for 5-7 minutes. Now apply the remaining pack to your face as a face pack. Leave it for 10 minutes. And wash it.
4. Now apply your moisturizer. Or you can also use the flaxseed gel.
Note:
If you don’t have time to make masoor daal paste. But you have some masoor daal powder at home, you can mix it with raw milk and massage all over your your face and neck. You can also use it for your full body.
Apart from these, I suggest you have these three things ready in your pantry. Then, you can use them in many ways.
Related article: Masoor daal benefits for your skin
First is Masoor daal powder. You can buy it online or grind masoor daal and then sieve it. The fine powder can be used in packs and the course part as a scrub.
The second is rice flour. You can buy it from the store or make it at home. I always have rice flour in my pantry as I use it regularly in making a few dishes.
The third is Orange peel power. You can buy it online or dry the orange peel in the sun and then powder it using your grinder.
These packs may look little tedious but believe me, they are not. You only have to keep the masoor daal paste ready. They are truly amazing.
I really needed something good for my skin. My beautician often used this on me but I never knew how to make it at home. I’m so glad I found this recipe. I will never go back to store-bought scrubs again.
I am glad you found the remedies helpful.
Oh Alpana do you know my mother in law actually apply this pack in between her kitchen work. She told me so many times to try it but this lazy girl ignored that so many times. But the information u shared about the Facepack is 100% correct and it really works when we follow it atleast once a week. Thanks for reminding me
I am glad you found it helpful.
I have heard lentils benefits in skincare specially hyperpigmentation, tan, dullness. Have tried besan in past and loved the results. I will try this red lentils face pack too for my acne spots and dark spots left behind.
It will help.
Awesome. I never thought red lintels can be used in a face pack. But it seems like it’s a great was to exfoliate skin while getting a nice glow on the skin.
Red lentil is a packed with goodness.
I am going to try some of these awesome packs and remedies
Great
Wow, this is amazing. I really enjoyed reading this one. These packs are super easy to prepare and use. Also, these ingredients are natural and that’s their best part.
Everything is available in our pantry for these packs.
I love using this home remedy. I have recovered my acne spots by this remedy in 12th. My mom has suggested me to do this and this really works. Thank you for the share. Helpful tips.
Yes, is it very effective.
Omg masoori dal was my favourite ingredients in my college days, loved how effective and beneficial for skin it is. But I had no idea that we can use it in many different ways. Gonna try them in my facial routine 😍😍
You are going to love your skin.
Who could have guessed that something healthy to eat can also be that good for the skin on the outside! This only shows how natural products are that good that you can take it, eat it, put it and do about anything about it to yourself and still get good results for doing so. Love this idea and appreciate you writing about it.
Homemade skin remedies can never go wrong.
Masoor dal is great for exfoliation and cleansing skin. Ice mentioned all benefits and packs in my book as well. Will try your packs too
Great.
My grandmother used to make so many types of packs from kitchen items. I think she used to make something with red lentil too. No doubt she had incredible skin.
Their skin was naturally beautiful. Credit goes to all the natural ingredients they used
Agree with you, after 30 our skin needs extra care to have tightness and glow. I remember My mother used to make Red lentil paste with milk for a quick face mask and scrub. Will surely try your recipe next time.
Yes, masoor dall has a lot of goodness.
I don’t have a habit of using any cosmetic products..but it looks organic ..will look for this product.
Sonu, these packs are homemade. You only need Red Lentil (masoor daal)
We extensively cook Red lentis dal, and the face pack process shared in the blog is easy to do, shall try it once. Pampering of skin is so essential when the pollution and age factors sets in.
Definitely try these packs.