Banana Face Mask: Benefits and Top 5 DIY Recipes

Banana Face Mask: Benefits and Top 5 DIY Recipes

In the beauty industry there actually goes a saying that “who needs Botox when you got a banana?”. As funny as it sounds it is actually quite credible. If you actually had to choose between a fruit and a chemical for the face, what would you choose? 

Bananas wear pajamas and have these illustrious properties about them neat packed by nature. This fruit helps moisturize the skin and keeps it smooth and radiant. 

Bananas have rich levels of antioxidants in them as well as other vitamins and minerals like potassium which instantly energizes. The main go-to face mask of many celebrities to instantly revitalize the face is actually the humble banana.

Benefits of Banana

1. Bananas are rich in potassium which immensely moisturizes the skin.
2. B-vitamins are found in this fruit which prevents aging and provides protection against oxidative stress and free radicals.
3. The one vitamin that effectively fights dark spots in acne is Vitamin A and is abundant in a banana.
4. The germ-fighting zinc is also found in a banana.
5. Vitamin E in the fruit protects against sun damage and slows down the aging of the skin.
6. Bananas also have a compound called lectin in them which acts against pimple and acne-causing bacteria.
7. Inflammation is also handled like a pro by the banana. 
8. Vitamin C from the banana helps in oil control 

Ok, so know that we know all about the greatness of bananas, let’s know more and make some DIYs of banana face masks. 

1. Lemon juice and banana– This DIY face mask is great for the oily skin. Mash about ½ a banana in a bowl and add the juice of half a lemon to it. Mix well, apply on the face and let its work its effects for about 10 minutes. Wash off with cool water.
2. Turmeric and banana– This is a great face mask for fighting dullness and bacteria. Just use a pinch of turmeric and about ½ a banana. Mix the two ingredients and leave on the skin for 10 minutes. Wash off with cool water and get amazed. 
3. Baking soda and banana– Baking soda is a great pore reducing agent and when used with bananas can do wonders. It is also a great antimicrobial agent with great scrubbing texture. Take ½ tsp of baking soda and ½ a banana, mix well and apply on face. You might feel a tingly sensation but it’s just the baking soda doing its thing. You can always do a patch test before trying anything on the face. Wash the face using cool water. 
4. Honey and banana– This face mask actually helps those who have a dry face. Take 1 tsp of honey and ½ banana, mash and mix the two well. Apply on the face and relax. Clean the face using cool water.
5. Oatmeal, coconut, and banana– This face mask is great for eliminating dead skin cells as it has oatmeal. Coconut oil hydrates the skin intensely and bananas revitalize the skin. Mix these three ingredients up and apply on the face. Leave it on for around 30 minutes and then wash off using cool water. 
6. Yogurt and banana– Think probiotic and yogurt comes right up. It balances the body from within and hydrates the skin when used externally. Mix the two ingredients, apply on face, leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off with cool water.

DIY’s face masks are actually cool to do as they instill the confidence of know-how. But, it is also important to actually do a patch test especially if you are using things that have Vitamin C. Get your friends over for a home-spa party and try out various DIY’s masks. Go bananas with bananas!!