New Delhi: We all toss the banana peel in the garbage without a second thought. But do you know that banana peel is packed with nutrients and phytonutrients that can do wonders for your skin? Let’s learn about how banana peel is a good ingredient for the skin.
Rubbing banana peel
This is the simplest way to use banana peel for skin. This way it can help reduce wrinkles, puffiness on the skin, and dryness, and can prevent future breakouts.
Method to use it:
Step 1: First wash your face properly with a cleanser and pat dry with a towel.
Step 2: Take a banana peel and start massaging it on your face, with the inside of the peel.
Step 3: Continue the process for 10 minutes and if the peel turns brown, replace it with a fresh peel.
Step 4: Now, after 10 minutes of massaging, wait for another 10 minutes.
Step 5: Post that you can wash your face with cold water.
Banana peel mask
Bananas are very nutritious for the body, but when it comes to skin, bananas are also rich in skin-friendly nutrients such as vitamin B6, B12, antioxidants, and zinc which all can help combat several skin problems without any side effects.
Method to use it:
Step 1: Take half banana and chop it up into tiny pieces and do the same with the whole peel.
Step 2: Grind the banana peel with the help of a mixer and add two pieces of banana and the rest you can eat. Mix it well until it becomes a smooth paste.
Step 3: Add a teaspoon of honey and curd. Stir the concoction well. You can also add some rosewater to this face mask to turn it into a paste.
Step 4: Apply the paste to your face and neck region.
Step 5: Let it dry for a few minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
Banana peel scrubber
Using a scrub at least once a week is really important to maintain skin health because it helps to exfoliate the skin while preventing it from any form of dryness. Banana peel with turmeric forms a super-effective DIY scrub. On one hand, banana peels have tons of micronutrients like protein, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, which can keep your skin nourished and supple. While on the other hand, turmeric helps in reducing tan, fighting off acne, lightening dark circles, and clear off dead skin.
Method to use it:
Step 1: Cut banana peel into very small pieces and add them into a bowl.
Step 2: Now add a tablespoon of turmeric powder with sugar and add a teaspoon of honey to form a paste. Mix well.
Step 3: Apply the paste on your face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4: Remember to wash it off with lukewarm water.
