Thinking of throwing away the overripe banana? Here’s a tip to make good use of it. Simply make a face pack out of it. Banana has moisturising properties which are extremely good for people who have dry skin. It will not only moisturise it but also hydrate and seal it in your skin.
Bananas are exceptionally healthy as they provide numerous health benefits. It is a versatile fruit that contains many nutrients including vitamins A, B, C and E along with minerals like potassium, zinc, iron and manganese.
Just as eating a banana helps in keeping your body in good health and great shape, application of this fruit on your hair and skin will help you to keep them in great condition.
Here are some banana face masks that you can use to get that natural glow back on your face:
Mash half a ripe banana and mix it with 1 tbsp. of sandalwood powder/paste and half tea spoon of honey. Let it stay on your skin for 20-25 minutes and wash it with lukewarm water. This face mask is beneficial for oily skin as sandalwood helps in cleaning excess sebum and oil from the skin while banana keeps it moisturised.
Mash one ripe banana and mix it with lemon juice form one lemon approximately 2-3 tea spoon. Leave it on for 25 minutes. This mask is full of vitamin C which will get rid of dullness and help in reduction of spots and blemishes.