Did you know that a banana is just as good for your skin as it is for your health? Bananas are available year-round and are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. This superfood will make your skin soft, healthy and glowing (Banana pack for soft, healthy and glowing skin) and also fights fine lines and wrinkles. Not only that, but it also controls sebum production and acne-causing bacteria.
A rich source of potassium and fiber, bananas are known to be a must-eat, while from hair to skin care, banana wraps are gaining popularity as a DIY treatment for a range of skin concerns.
Banana face masks can improve your skin with its nutritional elements. The silicon dioxide present in it, which can be called a relative of silicon, is considered to be very beneficial for the skin. Silica can help increase collagen production. Collagen is a natural protein produced by your body that helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
So let’s learn how to make these DIY face packs
1. Peeled banana, neem and turmeric face pack
Bananas don’t have the same acne-fighting abilities as benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil, or salicylic acid, but they’re believed to help reduce acne by reducing inflammation in the skin thanks to vitamin A., The phenols present in bananas may also contain antimicrobial agents that help treat acne sores.
Along with all these, neem and turmeric are rich in antibacterial and antifungal properties that are very effective in treating acne and blemishes. This face mask helps fight pimples and reduces acne scars and blemishes.
How to make a package
Mash half a ripe banana along with the peel and add 1 teaspoon of neem paste (take a handful of neem leaves and blend them in a blender to make a paste). Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Mix all the ingredients well to make a uniform paste.
Apply all over face and neck. Then wait at least 15 minutes for the pack to work.
Rinse with lukewarm water.
2. Packs of bananas and honey
We know that bananas are a rich source of potassium and vitamin A, which together hydrate and hydrate dry, dull-looking skin. They also contain vitamin E which protects your skin from free radicals and also hydrates the skin to even out the complexion. Adding a few drops of honey to a banana helps retain the moisture that is lost due to external environmental factors like weather, pollution, etc.
How to make a package
Mash half a banana with a fork and add 1 tablespoon of honey to this mixture.
Mix well and then apply this mixture on your face and neck. The purer the honey, the better.
Leave on your face for 15 minutes or longer depending on how dry your skin is.
Then wash it off with lukewarm or cold water.
3. Packets of banana, lemon and gram flour
The combination of gram flour and lemon is a combination made for the skin. Commonly used in almost all Indian DIY face packs, this combo is known to have skin brightening and exfoliating properties, so add its magic to your banana pack.
How to make a package
Mix half a ripe banana with 1 tablespoon of gram flour and 2-3 drops of lemon juice. Note: Do not use excessive amounts of lemon juice as it can further dry out the skin, which can lead to itching.
Make it into a paste, if you feel the paste is too dry you can add water or rose water.
Apply this smooth paste on your face and neck.
Allow to dry for 10-15 minutes.
Then perform a circular massage, wet the pack with cold water and gently wash it off.
4. Packs of bananas, raw milk, honey and rose water
Bananas with raw milk (raw milk is a great exfoliator because of the lactic acid), honey (its antibacterial and antiseptic powers are magical for the skin) and rosewater (improves complexion and reduces skin redness) makes it a great DIY face pack due to its plethora of properties.
How to make a package
Make a paste by mixing half a ripe banana, half a teaspoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of raw milk and a few drops of rose water.
Apply this paste evenly on your face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse with normal water.
What is the delay, use these DIY banana face packs and get the magical gift of glowing skin from the beneficial banana.
