Bananas are great for you to eat. They’re abundantly healthy because of the many nutrients and vitamins they store. The fruit has also, for long, been in use to beautify skin. What’s interesting is that the peel can also be used on the skin for various beauty treatments. Wondering how? Here are 5 great ways banana peels are good for your skin.
5 Benefits Of Banana Peels For Your Skin
1. Reduces Signs Of Aging
The presence of free radicals in the skin results in cell damage. Banana peels are abundant in antioxidants, which when used on the skin combat these free radicals and prevent cell damage.1 The lesser the skin damage, the lesser the signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. So, use banana peels to make your skin look younger and radiant.
How To Use
- Rub the inner portion of a banana peel gently on your skin.
- Leave it on for about half an hour and, then, wash with warm water.
2. Relieves Symptoms Of Acne, Psoriasis, And Eczema
Banana peels are said to reduce the inflammation and itchiness that accompanies severe skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis thanks to its abundant antioxidants and potassium. Besides being a natural treatment method for these skin conditions, banana peels are also said to be great for existing scars and marks.
How To Use
- Cut a small piece from a banana peel.
- Run the inside of the peel gently on the affected areas of your skin till the peel turns brown.
- Leave the peel fibers on your skin for about 30 minutes; then, wipe off with a clean cloth dipped in warm water.
- Try this thrice a day for a few days, and you’re likely to see your skin clearing up.
- You could also choose to leave the peel fibers on overnight and wash it off in the morning.
3. Moisturizes Skin
If your skin is dry, try using banana peels to moisturize it. Banana peels contain potassium, which is said to be great for dry skin.2
How To Use
Moisturize your skin by rubbing the inside of a banana peel on it gently. It’s a good idea to cut pieces of the peel to make rubbing on the skin easier.
4. Eases Puffy Eyes
The potassium in banana peels helps get rid of the external salt on the skin below your eyes that causes fluid retention, which in turn gives you puffy eyes. The peels are also said to be great for getting rid of under-eye circles.
How To Use
- Similar to how you would use cucumber slices on your eye, cut up a banana peel into pieces big enough to cover your eyes.
- Leave the pieces on your eyes overnight to give you a fresh look the next morning.
Alternative Method
- Scrape some fibers from the peel, and mix it with aloe vera gel.
- Apply the mixture around your eyes, and leave it on for about 10–15 minutes; then, rinse with cold water.
- Repeat this every day for a few days, and you’re likely to notice your eyes looking less puffy.
5. Protects Skin From UV Rays
Banana with its peel contains vitamin C. This makes it a great source of antioxidants, which prevent cell damage – even that caused by the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.3 So, banana with its peel is a great choice for a natural sunscreen.
How To Use
Rub the inside of a banana peel on your skin gently before you step out into the sun.
Besides these, you could also use banana peels to ward off warts and to get rid of any toxins in your skin. Simply rub a peel on your skin gently. The peels, in general, are said to be quite safe and shouldn’t cause any side effects. Remember to use fresh banana peels for beauty treatments.
So, put the peels you would normally throw away after eating the fruit to use and give yourself amazing, glowing skin.
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