5 Beauty Benefits Of Banana You Should Not Miss

Bananas are among the most popular fruits in the world due to their affordability, nutrition value, and almost perennial availability. It contains virtually no fat or cholesterol and is loaded with potassium, probiotics, B vitamins and antioxidants which are important for human health. Apart from being healthy, they are also nature’s gift to us for skincare and hair care regime.

* Keeps Skin Moisturized

Due to the presence of Vitamin A, bananas help in moisture absorption, retention and aids in repairing dull and damaged skin. Peel a ripe banana, and in a bowl mash it using the back of a fork. After mashing it thoroughly, apply the mash onto your face and let it sit there for 15 to 20 minutes. Afterwards, wash it off with cold water.

* Controls Oil Secretion

Due to the presence of several vitamins which are beneficial for our skin, and because banana acts as a natural exfoliator, homemade banana masks and packs and aid in reducing or controlling our skin’s oil production.Peel and mash a ripe banana thoroughly, with the back of a fork in a bowl. Add half a teaspoon lemon juice and a tablespoon of honey and mix well. This banana and honey face mask can be used to help control the oil secretion on your face. Apply on your face and rinse it off with cold water or with a wet cloth.

* Anti Ageing Effects

Nutrients in banana help fight wrinkles, moisturize skin, reduce fine lines, leading to a supple looking skin.Mix together in a bowl a mashed banana, a teaspoon of orange extract, and a teaspoon of yogurt. This mixture will act as a natural botox as it will help your skin appear ‘tighter’ or smoother, preventing fine lines or wrinkles.

* Reduces Acne and Acne Scars

Banana Peels are known to contain nutrients that help in fighting inflammation caused by acne and contains enzymes that are known to have healing properties. These enzymes can hydrate the skin and has antioxidants that help diminish the visibility of the scars.Take a banana peel and cut a small piece of it. Use the piece to rub it gently on the affected areas. Keep rubbing till the piece of the peel turns brown. Leave the banana fibres on your skin for half an hour then use a towel wetted with hot water to gently pat it or rub it off.

* Treat Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles

Due to the presence of potassium and Vitamin C and antioxidants, Banana helps in moisturising the skin and diminishing the dark circles as well as reducing under-eye bags.Scrape out the white fibres from a banana peel, mix it with aloe gel and apply under your eyes. Leave it overnight as you sleep, or for half an hour to an hour and wash it off with cold water.