Bananas are the OGs that care for your skin and hair starting from its peels. simply rub the off-white side of the peel on your skin and see the magic for yourself. It play the role of a natural anti-aging hero that helps to prevent wrinkles and leave you with younger-looking skin. Make these at home and use them twice a week to understand what makes them a reliable fruit.
For dry skin
Ingredients:
2 tbsp banana puree
1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 ground oats
Procedure:
Use a ripe banana to make the puree and blend all the ingredients. Gently massage in circular motions to exfoliate your skin. This will help remove dirt and dead skin. Wash it off with lukewarm water and follow it up with a moisturiser.
For acne-prone skin
Ingredients:
2 tbsp banana puree
1/2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Procedure:
When you paste on your face, it helps to hydrate and prevent the bacteria from wreaking havoc on your skin in the form of breakouts. Rinse it off after 20 minutes with lukewarm water and seal extra hydration with a moisturiser.
For dandruff-prone scalp
Ingredients:
3 tbsp banana puree
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tbsp neem paste
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients and work it on your scalp only. This mask is infused with ingredients that help to keep dandruff in check and relieve your scalp from the itch. Cleanse it off after 20 minutes with cold water and shampoo well.
For frizzy hair
Ingredients:
3 tbsp banana puree
1 tbsp avocado pulp
1 tbsp olive oil
Procedure:
Combine all the ingredients and slather the hair mask on your hair. Keep it for 20 minutes and wash it off with cold water and use shampoo.
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