BANANA PEEL BEAUTY REMEDIES

We all know how beneficial bananas are for health and beauty. Bananas are rich in potassium, magnesium, carbohydrates and a lot of essential nutrients. But did you know that banana skin or peel has great beauty benefits as well? Yes! You heard me right! banana peel can be used to whiten teeth, reduce darkness around the mouth and nose. Can also help lighten dark spots and acne marks. Moreover, it can also improve overall appearance of your elbows and knees and can also help lighten dark circles to some extent etc. There have been a lot of research studies on the use of banana peel for its anti pigmentation effects and I had to try it out! It worked great especially for teeth whitening! Wondering how to use banana peel for beauty? Keep reading-

BENEFITS:

• Banana peels have gentle exfoliating effect that helps buff away dead skin layer and reveal fresh new skin that is more even toned and glowing.
• They have been studied for its anti pigmentation effects that helps lighten dark spots, dark circles, hyper pigmentation and also helps even out skin tone. Banana peels also help in lightning sun tan when used gradually.
• Banana skin is rich in vitamins that help nourish and moisturize the skin.
• They also help heal dry patches specially when your skin becomes dry  and dull during the dry winter weather.
• Banana peels also have cleansing properties that helps purify and deeply cleans the skin including your teeth that helps remove stains and yellowing as well.

WAYS TO USE BANANA PEEL FOR BEAUTY:

Whiten Teeth

To use banana peels for teeth whitening and to remove stains, simply peel off a banana and rub the pulp side of the skin on your teeth for good 5 to 10 minutes. Brush your teeth as usual and you are done. You can also sprinkle some wild turmeric or white turmeric powder on banana peels before rubbing for added benefits.

Reduce Darkness around Mouth

For lightning dark patches around the mouth and nose , simply peel off banana peel and rub the pulp side around your mouth and around your nose for 5 to 10 minutes. For added benefits you can also add little amount of raw honey on the peel before massaging. Rinse your face and follow up with your regular skin care routine.

Lighten Dark Spots

To use banana peels to lighten the dark spots caused by acne on your cheeks or anywhere on your face, simply peel-off a banana and use the peel/skin to massage the areas where you have dark spots for 5 to 10 minutes. Let the residue sit for additional 15 minutes then rinse it off.

Lighten Dark Elbows and Knees

To lighten dark elbows and knees, simply rub banana peel on damp knees and elbows for 5 minutes. Do not rinse off the residue, let it sit and leave it on.

Lighten Dark Circles

To lighten dark circles, you can sprinkle some instant coffee powder on the pulp side of a fresh banana peel. Rub it very gently under your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Let the residue sit for 15 minutes and rinse it off. Follow up with your eye cream. Follow this remedy 3 to 4 times a week.

Even Out Skin Tone

To even out skin tone, you can blend together 1 medium sized banana peel with some rose water to make a paste. Add an some milk for added benefits and apply a thick layer of this mask on your facial skin and wash it off after 20 minutes.

Lighten Scars

Banana peels can help lighten mild scarring from and acne to some extent. You can either make a paste with some banana peel and water and then use it as a 30 minute mask or you can directly rub banana peel and  leave-on the residue.

NOTE-

• Remedies  or products do not show instant results, you need to stick to one routine for a longer period to see any effect.
• Always use organic ingredients in your DIY recipes or remedies.
• Always Patch test first.