Bananas are edible fruits. They wake up the taste buds and give nutrition value to the eater. All parts of the banana fruit is useful. The peel alone is useful for brightening the face, removing acne scars and removing wrinkles. Asides the numerous health benefits, bananas are good for glowing skin. Here are some uses of banana for your skin:
1. For oily skin
Using a banana face mask with lemon juice and honey would treat oily greasy skin. Mash a ripe banana with the back of a fork and combine 1 tablespoon of raw honey and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice to make an amazing face mask. Rinse off with a wet cloth or cold water. Banana serves as a great exfoliator that helps slough off excess sebum on the skin’s surface. It also contains potassium, and vitamins E and C, which all promote clear glowing skin.
2. For aging skin
Bananas is also nature’s botox. It contains a super wrinkle-fighting nutrients that fades age spots and prevent fine lines and wrinkles from forming. Apply a thick coat of a powerful anti-aging banana face mask containing one mashed banana, 1 teaspoon orange juice, and 1 teaspoon thick yogurt to keep your skin younger-looking.
3.For Acne
Banana give homemade remedies for treating acne and pimples. Use a face mask with mashed banana, honey, and turmeric to brighten skin, reduce acne, and moisturize your skin. Wash this off with cold water and wipe your face dry. Do this consistently to get best results.
4. For dry skin
Bananas are the secret to well-nourished skin. They are rich in potassium and moisture, which hydrates and moisturizes dry skin, making it soft and supple. Vitamin A in banana restores moisture smoothens out the rough texture of the skin and heals dry, parched skin.