5 AMAZING BEAUTY BENEFITS OF GREEN GRAM POWDER OR MUNG BEAN POWDER (PAYATHA MAAVU)

The green gram pulse or moong dal also commonly known as pasi payiru.It is filled with rich nutrients,ample antioxidants and priceless vitamins and also the gold in skincare VITAMIN C.

So it helps to detan and give a lustrous glow to your skin.Imagine you are walking in a dark night and you look up to see a plump shimmering moon.Your skin will also shimmer like the moon if you apply the green gram powder.This powder is filled with nature's finest beauty enhancing ingredients that will polish your skin and bring out the natural beauty in you.

HOW TO DO : GREEN GRAM POWDER OR PAYATHA MAAVU

1. Take 2 cups of green gram dal.

2. Powder it in a mixie.

3.Store it in an airtight container.

4.Use a clean spoon.

ALTERNATE METHOD :

If you are not comfortable with grinding the green gram and storing it else you can take two tablespoon of whole green gram and soak it for half an hour then grind it into a paste.You can use this paste also instead of the powder.

5 FACE PACKS USING GREEN GRAM POWDER:-

1.TAN REMOVAL PACK

• Take  a tablespoon of the powder and add few drops of rose water.
•  To this add a teaspoon of curd and make it into a paste.
• Apply this paste on your face and let it dry.
•  Wash your face ,to reveal a flawless face.

This pack contains both the goodness of vitamin B₂ and Lactic acid.The vitamin B₂ (or Riboflavin) present in the the mung bean powder smoothens your skin and the lactic acid present in the curd removes the tan.

2.ACNE REMOVAL PACK :

• Take one tablespoon of green gram powder and mix it with a teaspoon of honey.
• If it is raw and organic honey it is more useful.
• Apply it on your face and let it stay for half an hour.
• Then wash it with water.

This  pack when used weekly thrice will remove your acne.The green gram powder contains natural natural vitamin B₅ or Pantothenic acid which reduces sebum production.In addition Pantothenic acid is a strong anti irritant and reduces inflammation.The honey has antibacterial properties and controls the redness.Your skin will clear up after using this pack.

3.ANTI AGING FACE MASK :

• Take a tablespoon of mung bean powder and mix it with olive oil.You can also substitute olive oil with pure organic Badam oil or Almond oil.
• Leave it on your skin for forty minutes.
•  Rinse off gently with water.

This pack can be used every alternate day.The mung bean consists of vitamin B₁ otherwise known as Thiamine. In fact  this green gram dal contains 54% of vitamin B₁.This  thiamine is like an energy drink for your lovely and precious skin.Thiamine is a strong antioxidant which helps to fight your skin against anti aging signs such as age spots ,wrinkles and fine lines.Thiamine helps to remove toxins from the body as well as increasing circulation for nourishing and sparkling skin.It protects us against the harmful effects of free radicals and thus fights against premature aging.So ladies go ahead and use this pack.

4.HYPER PIGMENTATION REMOVAL PACK

• Grab a tomato and grind it.Then filter the juice and keep it aside.
• With this juice blend a tablespoon of green gram powder.
• Apply it on your skin.
• Let it dry.
• Wash it off with water.

Everybody knows about the skin benefits which a red juicy tomato can provide.It has Vitamin C and loads of antioxidants which helps to clear your face and removes the dark spots.The green gram powder contains niacin which acts like an armor to fight against pollution and sun damage.It evens out your skin tone.These two magical ingredients will make our skin a  healthy skin  which is  smooth,elastic and even skin tone.Ladies you can get the spotless glowing skin we all yearn to have..

5.COLLAGEN BOOSTER:
  

• Take a tablespoon of aloevera gel .It  can be a gel which you can get readily from your garden or you can use use a store brought one.
• Take a teaspoon of green gram powder and mix it well.
• Take this paste and apply it on your face.
• Leave this paste for about thirty minutes on your face.
• Rinse it well with water.

This simple skin care routine will leave your skin with an increased collagen level.Now for all the ladies who are wondering what collagen is,it is a natural protein present in your body and it acts like glue which holds your skin to give that glowing tight and youthful skin.Collagen gives both elasticity and strength to your skin.As we age the collagen production is decreased.This simple pack will act as a stimulant to increase your collagen.Ladies after your collagen regeneration your skin will feel plumped and hydrated.

SAFETY RULES TO BE FOLLOWED :

1.Don't use face wash or soap immediately after using these packs.

2.Care should be taken that it should not get into your eyes.

3.In case your skin has irritation or redness stop using these packs.

HERBAL BATH POWDER

From time immemorial in southern part of India the green gram powder is used as ubtan , a bath powder instead of soap.Many families make this powder for new born babies also.This home made herbal bath powder will protect the baby from skin diseases and gradually reduce the body hair growth in babies.

This powder can be made with few other ingredients in a jiffy and your skin will attain a healthy and nourished look.

• Green gram dal or mung bean= 2 cups
• Kasturi manjal or wild turmeric = 1 cup

Note: If  you are planning to use this powder for boys or men then you can avoid this ingredient completely.

• Rose powder =1/4 th cup click here to view how it is made and  for other beauty tips
• Fenugreek seeds=1 tablespoon

Sundry all these ingredients and then grind it into a fine powder.Store it in an airtight container.You can use this powder to have bath daily and slowly your skin will become soft, supple  and strong skin in few days time.Try this out and leave your comments below .