Banana is one of the most popular fruits. Usually, people throw away the peel after eating the fruit. However, banana peel is beneficial for skin health.
Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and natural moisturizing properties, banana peel helps improve skin texture, reduce spots, and give a natural glow to the face.
Here are details of different face packs that can be prepared using banana peel:
Direct use of peel:
Rub the inner side of a fresh banana peel gently on the face for about 5-10 minutes. After it dries naturally, wash your face with clean water. This provides instant nourishment to the skin.
Banana peel and curd:
Make a fine paste of banana peel using a mixer. Add one spoon of curd and mix well. Apply it on the face and wash after 10-15 minutes.
Banana peel and honey:
Mix one spoon of honey with banana peel paste and apply evenly on the face. Wash after 15 minutes. This pack provides natural moisture and glow to the skin.
Banana peel with turmeric:
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to banana peel paste and apply it on the face. This helps reduce spots and improves skin tone.
Oats and banana peel scrub pack:
Mix oats powder with banana peel paste and scrub the face for about 5 minutes. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash with water. It helps remove dead skin cells.
Rice flour face pack:
Adding rice flour to banana peel paste and applying it helps make the skin soft and improves brightness.
Use of rose water:
To cool the skin during summer, mix one spoon of rose water with banana peel paste and apply. It gives freshness to the face.
For oily skin - lemon/neem use:
If you have oily skin, add a few drops of lemon juice or neem juice to banana peel paste. This helps control excess oil on the skin.
It is advisable to do a patch test before using any face pack to check suitability. Ingredients like turmeric, lemon, or neem may cause allergies in some individuals.