Gram flour, or chickpea flour, has long been used across India and Southeast Asia as both an exfoliant and a homemade beauty treatment to lighten and brighten skin.There are a number of skin-brightening recipes that can be easily prepared at home.
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1.Gram Flour Skin-Lightening Cream
This soft, creamy face mask uses gram flour and milk cream. It’s suitable for people with naturally dry skin as it helps to moisturise and keep the skin hydrated.
Technique
A 1 tablespoon of gram flour , 1 tablespoon of milk cream, 1/2 teaspoon of honey and A few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice .Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste and apply it evenly over your face.You can wash it off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes and apply 3 to 4 times in a week.
2.Alternative Recipe for Skin-Lightening Cream
You can also make a simple body cream by leaving out the honey and lemon juice. Mix some flour with cream and apply it all over your body. You can wash it off under the shower after five minutes, leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth all over.
3.Gram Flour and Almond Skin-Whitening Mask
This face mask with almonds and gram flour is great for removing a tan and lightening the skin colour. It will also cleanse and tighten your skin.
Technique
A 4–6 almonds , 2 teaspoons flour , 3 drops freshly squeezed lemon juice and I teaspoon of milk.Soak the almonds overnight and peel the skins off before grinding. Mix the ground almonds with the flour and other ingredients to make a smooth paste and apply on face. Leave it on for 15–20 minutes then wash it.
4.Quick Mask for Acne Break-Out
If you want to help clear up a break-out of pimples try adding 2 tablespoons of cucumber juice to one tablespoon of flour. Spread this cool mixture over a cleansed face and leave for 10–15 minutes before rinsing it off, gently rubbing with your fingers.
