Benefits and How to Use Tamarind for Skin Lightening

Tamarind for Skin Lightening: Most people’s mouths water as soon as the name of tamarind comes to mind. It is impossible that the sweet and sour taste of tamarind does not tempt you. Tamarind is considered very beneficial not only for taste but also for the skin. The nutrients present in tamarind pulp work to exfoliate the skin, which helps in improving the complexion.

Actually, hydroxy acid is found in tamarind pulp, which works as skin lightening. Apart from this, the antioxidants and vitamin C of tamarind help in improving the complexion. Today in this article we will tell you about 2 such face packs of tamarind which will help in improving the complexion of your skin.

Multani Mitti and tamarind face pack

A face pack of tamarind pulp and multani mitti helps in eliminating extra oil on the face. Not only this, the nutrients of tamarind help in eliminating the spots and blemishes on oily skin. Let us know how to make the Multani Mitti and Tamarind face pack.

Ingredients List

  • Tamarind pulp – 2 teaspoons
  • Multani Mitti – 1 teaspoon
  • Aloe vera gel – 1 teaspoon

Method of making

  • First of all, dissolve tamarind pulp in 2 to 3 spoons of water and filter the water.
  • Mix multani mitti and aloe vera gel in tamarind water and mix well.
  • Now wash the face with water and apply face pack of multani mitti and tamarind on it.
  • Leave this face pack on the face for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • When the face pack dries, wash the face with normal water.
  • For oily skin, you can use this face pack twice a week.

Use tamarind and gram flour face pack

Gram flour is considered very helpful in getting rid of facial dryness, pimples, acne and many other problems. But when the nutrients of gram flour and tamarind come together, they help in improving the complexion and deep cleansing the skin.

Ingredients List

  • Tamarind pulp – 2 teaspoons
  • Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Gram flour – 1 teaspoon
  • Rose water – as required

Method of making

  • First of all, prepare gram flour and tamarind pulp water.
  • Mix turmeric and gram flour in tamarind water.
  • If your paste is too thick then add rose water to dilute it a little.
  • Your tamarind and gram flour face pack is ready.
  • After cleaning the face with water and face wash, apply tamarind and gram flour face pack.
  • Apply this face pack on the face for 10 to 15 minutes and wash it with water.
  • Do not forget to use moisturizer after washing the face pack from the face.
  • You can use tamarind and gram flour face pack once a week.

Keep in mind that the skin on your face is very sensitive, hence a patch test is necessary before using any home remedy. If you have any kind of allergy during the patch test, do not use it.

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