Chickpea flour, also known as channa dal In India is used in a lot of homemade skin care recipes, thanks to it’s amazing skin softening and nourishing properties. Chickpea flour can be used in the form of body ubtan or in scrub or mask recipes to naturally even out skin tone and make your skin flawless and glowing. These recipes can also make an amazing pre bridal regime. This particular ingredient is also found in a number of Ayurvedic formulations, if you are in a look out to make your on face masks with this amazing ingredient then keep on reading! Below are my favorite top 10 chickpea face mask recipes you should definitely try-
REASONS WHY CHICKPEA IS GREAT FOR YOUR SKIN-
- Helps Unclog and cleanse pores. Has great skin purifying properties that helps keep it flawless and glowing.
- Helps fight acne, breakouts, whiteheads, black heads , comedones etc. Which makes it a great ingredient for problematic skin .
- Has skin polishing effects that makes it a great pre bridal ingredient to be used in skin care routine.
- Detox skin and absorb excess sebum, making skin Shine free and soft.
- has mild exfoliating effects that buff away dead skin layer revealing fresh new skin.
- Helps even out skin tone , lighten dark spots and pigmentation and gives your skin a fresher even toned look.
- Chickpea has pH balancing and antioxidant effects. It also is high in protein That nourishes your skin and keeps it healthy.
- Chickpea also has anti inflammatory effects that reduces any skin redness or inflammation.
FACE MASK RECIPES USING CHICKPEA FLOUR-
Chickpea + Yogurt
Yogurt is a great source of lactic acid and it is also high in beneficial bacteria. Simply mix chickpea flour with enough yogurt to make a spreadable paste. Up light on Cleansed facial skin and neck and let it sit for 15 minutes before you rinse it off.
Chickpea + Rose Water
Rose water helps balance sebum production and it also as a rosy glow to the skin. Make a paste by combining chickpea flour and rose water and applied on facial skin and neck. Rinse it off after 15 to 20 minutes.
Chickpea + Milk
Milk has moisturising effects and also helps fight acne and sun tan. Mix enough quantities of milk and chickpea flour and apply it on facial skin and neck. You can also massage it a bit and then let it completely dry before you wash it off.
Chickpea + Aloe Gel
Aloe Vera gel has hydrating and soothing effects. It is also great for acne prone skin. Mix chickpea flour with fresh aloe Vera gel to make a spreadable paste. Apply it on your facial skin and neck and let it dry , it might take approximately 15 to 20 minutes after which you can rinse it off and follow up with your regular skin care routine.
Chickpea + Honey
Honey is a natural humectant and it keeps skin hydrated. It also has anti pigmentation and nourishing properties. It is also a natural bleaching ingredient that helps lighten dark spots. Add enough honey to chickpea flour to make a spreadable paste and apply it on your facial skin and neck. This mask wouldn’t really dry completely, rinse it off after 15 minutes.
Chickpea + Water + Turmeric powder
Turmeric is well known Skin healing and brightening ingredient. It is anti inflammatory and antimicrobial in nature that keeps acne at Bay and keep your skin healthy. Mix together 2 tablespoons chickpea flour, one teaspoon wild turmeric powder and enough water to make a spreadable paste. Apply a thick layer on your facial skin and neck and let it completely dry before you wash it off.
Chickpea + Green Tea
Green tea has detoxing effects. It also helps balance sebum production and is great for acne prone, oily skin. Brew fresh green tea and let it cool down a bit before you add in enough chickpea flour to make a paste. apply this on your Facial skin and neck and let it completely dry before you wash it off.
Chickpea + Whole Wheat Flour + Buttermilk
Whole wheat flour has exfoliating and skin softening effects. Buttermilk just like yogurt is high in lactic acid and essential bacteria that keeps your skin healthy and clear. Mix equal quantities of whole wheat flour and chickpea flour and add in enough buttermilk to make a paste apply this prepared face mask on your face and neck and watch it off after 15 minutes.
Chickpea + Tomato Juice
Tomato is high in vitamin sea and it also has skin polishing and anti pigmentation benefits. Extract fresh tomato juice and add enough to chickpea flour to make a spreadable paste. Apply this face mask on face and neck and let it work for 15 to 20 minutes . Rinse it off and follow up with your regular skin care routine.
Chickpea + Carrot Juice
Carrots are high in vitamin C that help lighten dark spots and any pigmentation on skin and also has healing effects. Carrots are also high in beta-carotene that have anti inflammatory effects. Juice fresh carrots and mix enough chickpea flour with the carrot juice. Mix it well and apply it on your face and neck. Wash it off after 15 to 20 minutes.
NOTE-
- Always Patch test before using any natural remedy or products to check if you are allergic to it or not.
- If you are pregnant or lactating or suffer from any serious health condition, it is always recommended to talk to your doctor first.
