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Homemade Mung Bean Scrub Face Mask for Acne Skin

By Tiffany Moore

You probably know how to make face scrubs using sugar and olive oil, but did you know that mung beans (also known as green beans) are effective for clearing up blemishes on oily acne-prone skin? If you suffer from acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, or simply want to exfoliate your skin, this homemade mung bean scrub recipe comes in really helpful.

Because of their amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, mung beans are often used in Asian cooking to make soups and desserts during hot summer months.

Interestingly, research shows that green beans work better than Vitamins C and E in improving skin pigmentation, freckles as well as spots. You can find mung beans in the Asian aisle of your local grocery stores for a very low price.

How to Make Mung Bean Scrub

1. Pour a cup of mung beans into a blender. You may want to double the amount, and use it for a facial (see below for homemade mung bean facial mask recipe). Cover the blender with its lid and make a fine powder.

2. Dampen a face cloth in warm sage tea or warm water with a 1-2 drops of essential oils such as lavender or rose. Lay the cloth over your face for 10-15 minutes to loosen dirt, grease, and debris on your oily skin. Remove cloth.

3. Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mung bean powder onto your palm and scrub it gently on your face to exfoliate.

4. Rinse off after 3 minutes of scrubbing.

You can also use the same method to treat back acne, breast acne, butt acne or acne on other parts of your body. Just within a few days, your skin condition improves greatly and the acne will clear. You'll see even better results with long-term use.

How to Make Mung Bean Anti-Blemish Face Mask

1. Simply combine one heaped teaspoon of green bean powder with about 2 teaspoons of natural yogurt.

2. Mix together until you get a thick paste.

3. Apply on your clean face, and leave it on for about 20-30 minutes.

4. Rinse off with water, and then apply your favorite toner and moisturizer.

This homemade mung bean facial calms and soothes acne prone skin while preventing bacterial growth and maintaining the natural pH balance of your skin.

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