4 DIY Ways To Use Banana Peel On Your Skin

Sometimes, going natural and basic is the way to go, as opposed to pricey treatments and products. It’s always best to incorporate natural products into our beauty regimen along with other skin care products. A simple and natural thing that we throw away is banana peels. Don’t throw away banana peels, use them to treat your skin.

Banana peels are rich in antioxidants, esterified fatty acids, and zinc, that help treat eczema, psoriasis, acne and even protect the skin from sun damage. It has potassium which helps moisturize dry skin. Due to the health benefits of banana peel, it is consumed in some parts of the world.

# Moisturize dry skin

Banana peels not only work on oily acne prone skin but are equally effective for dry skin. Banana peels moisturize the skin and help with flaky and dry skin.

The method to use the banana peel on the skin is very simple. Cut a small piece of banana peel and rub the inside on your skin for a few minutes. You can leave it on for 30 minutes or overnight.

# Teeth whitener

Take a small piece of banana peel and rub the inner part over your teeth for a few minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat this daily for whiter teeth.

# Honey and banana peel for acne

Acne is annoying and frustrating to get rid of. Even after treatments and medication, we can’t fully get rid of those inflamed, blocked pores that result in pimples. Then there are scars and blemishes which never seems to completely go away. Banana peel is effective and harmless to try for treating blemishes and acne prone skin.

What you need:

A piece of banana peel

Few drops of honey

What to do:

Take your banana peel and put a few drops of honey on it. Rub the banana peel on your face for a few minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

This will remove dead skin cells and leave a fresh glow on your face. Honey is anti-inflammatory and fights against acne-causing bacteria.

# Banana peel baking powder exfoliator

What you need:

1 tsp baking powder

3 tsp mashed banana peel

What to do:

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Apply this on your face and let it sit for 5 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Next time you eat bananas, make sure to keep the peel and try these tips.