Bananas contain a good amount of fiber, which makes them a
great energy booster. It contains potassium, iron, B Vitamins including B6 and
B12 and it is good for a whole host of issues, including anemia, constipation
and diarrhea, maintaining healthy bones and teeth, regulating blood pressure,
kidney health and improved nerve function, and stress relief.
Even the peel of the banana is worthy of mentioning because it
contains a number of antioxidants and can be used as home remedy to cure
allergies, bruises, mosquito bites, skin irritation, warts, treating acne, and
wrinkles. To use the peel in these
situations, just apply a section of the banana peel to the affected areas and
leave it on for half an hour every day until there is noticeable change.
If your skin is dry, here is an easy way to moisturize with
only using banana peels! Instead of having to pay a few hundred dollars on
facials or any kind of skin moisturizing, you can do this at home.
Benefits
of Banana for Skin Care
Mashed
Banana for Face
Mash a ripe banana and apply on your face and skin. Let it sit
on your face for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. If you have
time, massage your skin with ice cubes after this. The application of banana
will make your face glow and even out the rough skin.
Banana
Yogurt Face Mask
Blend Banana, vitamin E oil and Yogurt together. Apply generously
to damp face and relax for half an hour. Rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm
water and do your final rinse with cold water. To kick up the facial a notch,
place the banana peel over the eye area (like you would a cucumber) or place it
over areas where you have wrinkles or frown lines. Do this every other day and
see the difference.
Banana
& Coconut oil Mask
Mash a ripe banana and add some coconut oil. Mix it up and apply
it on your face. It will give you fairer skin. You can also apply this mask on your
hair for shiny soft hair.
Banana with
orange Juice Face Mask
Take a ripe banana and mash it with a spoon or a fork in a
bowl till it forms a smooth lump free pulp. Add 1 tsp. of thick yogurt and 1
tsp. of orange juice and mix the ingredients thoroughly. If you feel the
mixture is too thick to apply, add a few drops of orange juice. Wash your face
with a mild soap and use a soft towel to pat it dry. Apply the mask onto your face,
using your clean fingers and massage it thoroughly onto your face for a minute.
Apply a second thick coat onto your face and let it sit on your face for 15
minutes to allow the mask to work its magic!
Rinse your face with cold water to wash away mask’s
ingredients and to tighten your skin pores. Apply a good moisturizer of your
choice to hydrate your skin.
Good Luck!
Lemons are one of the best known remedies to lighten the pimple marks. Just scrub the lemon rind on your face and leave it for about ten minutes and then wash it off with cold water. Repeat this procedure for a couple of days till you can notice some changes.
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