There’s a secret ingredient tucked away in your kitchen cabinet which has the ability to tackle a lot of your skincare woes – from clearing tan to tightening pores, it also adds a glow and nourishes skin, and we are talking about red lentils or masoor dal here. It also acts as a natural scrub and deeply cleanses the skin and exfoliates skin deeply. Another great thing about red lentils, the nutrients and antioxidants present in red lentils help in preventing premature ageing. Do you know red lentil face packs can help fade away dark spots and acne scars effectively. So, here are 8 ways to use red lentil face packs for beautiful and youthful skin.

To make all these masks, use powdered red lentils or soak a few spoonfuls of red lentils in water for a few hours and make a fine paste out of it. 1. Red Lentils, Egg White and Milk Face Pack for Skin Tightening: Mix masoor dal powder with milk and egg white. Make a paste and apply it on your face and let it dry. After about 10 minutes, you can wash off your face with cold water and follow up with a moisturiser. This pack helps in tightening your skin and provides a natural glow to your face.
2. Masoor Dal and Almond Oil Anti-Acne Face Pack: Mix one tablespoon of masoor dal powder with 1 teaspoon of almond oil, glycerine and rose water to make a fine paste. Apply this mixture generously as a face pack, leave it for drying and wash it off gently with cold water. Use this face pack once a week to treat acne. Do not scrub...