Banana Face Mask: Beauty Benefits and DIY Recipes

Using banana in your face mask is sure to become the next biggest skincare trend of 2017. The number of benefits from the fruit are endless and incredibly useful for exfoliation, clearing of complexion, and reducing of wrinkles. The banana encompasses many organic vitamins and antioxidants that make it a must-have in any skincare regimen.

To start, bananas are known for their abundance of potassium. While we have referred to that nutrient foodwise, did you know that it also has significant dermatological benefits as well? Potassium is a stellar moisturizer and also gets rid of dry skin.

Vitamin A is known to substantially fade dark spots and to smooth roughened skin. Because of this, bananas are known to be helpful in rejuvenating older skin and reducing wrinkles to make the skin look young again. Similarly, vitamin B also aids in the de-aging, hydration, and lightening of skin.

Vitamin E is a miracle-worker. It works to reverse radical damage, skin cells where any atom or molecule has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. Notably, it also heightens the skin’s protection against harmful UV rays and also reduces wrinkles.

To top it off, bananas are soothing to the skin and are an affordable way of getting a salon-quality care in the comfort of your own home.

While it is tempting to go straight into trying out masks for yourself, be sure to take these tips to ensure that you make the most of your mask adventures and to also prevent any damage to your skin!

1) Make sure you are aware of how often you can reapply your mask. Depending on the ingredients, some masks can be made every few days, whereas some more potent masks with stronger ingredients should be done less frequently.

2) Due to the natural ingredients used in your DIY masks, some masks may end up runny before they dry. Keep your head over a sink until the excess mask runs off to avoid getting any on your clothes. Additionally, pull your hair back into a messy bun or ponytail to avoid from getting flyaways stuck in the mask.

3) If you’re taking off your mask and notice that parts are stuck to your skin, gently dab areas with cold water until the mask loosens up. This allows your skin to remain radiant and clean.

4) As with any facial mask, consider massaging ice wrapped in a towel on your skin after you take the mask off. This relaxes the pores and can prevent the formation of new acne, diminishing it at the least.

So you’re convinced to try out a banana face mask for yourself? Here is a stellar recipe that is specifically designed to hydrate and rejuvenate your skin.

This recipe requires one ripe banana, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Along with the dermatological benefits of the banana, honey and lemon juice are naturally antibacterial, making them top choices to eliminate acne. An added bonus, they both aid in brightening your complexion.

To start with, use a spoon or fork to mash a banana until it is smooth. Next, add in your honey and lemon juice and stir until completely mixed together. Be sure to gently wash your face and hands with soap before you put the mask on in order for it to be the most effective. Spread on the mask to your desired coverage level. For the next ten to fifteen minutes, read a good book, chill out on Netflix, or get comfortable under a blanket as you wait for your mask to dry. Once the time has passed, wash your face with warm water and admire your new glow.

Continue the use of this simple mask each week to get rid of excess dirt and grime stuck in your pores and to see a major improvement in your complexion over time.

Are you looking for an easy and cost-effective way to bid adieu to your pesky little pimples? This crime-fighting banana-based mask contains baking soda and turmeric which both have unique properties that make them perfect for your mask.

Baking soda is known for being a heavy-duty cleanser for your skin, going deep in your pores and bringing out the dirt. While harsh on your skin, it is extremely effective in eliminating the grime stored in your skin. This being said, take caution with how often you use this mask, as the baking soda can have detrimental effects in too large of amounts. Turmeric is an antibacterial agent and will reduce the amount of bacteria plaguing your pores.

For this mask, mix one ripe banana, ½ a teaspoon of powdered turmeric, and ½ a teaspoon of baking soda until well-blended. You may experience problems with the thickness of the mask, so don’t hesitate to add a few drops of water to transform your mask into something more tailored to your preferences. After you have washed and dried your hands and face with soap and warm water, apply the mask. You may feel a bit of a stinging sensation from the baking soda, but this is normal and no reason to feel anxious. Ten to fifteen minutes later, rinse off your mask with warm water and add a light moisturizer to counter the dehydrating effects of the baking soda.

Wrinkles can really dig into your self-confidence, and skincare companies seem to take advantage of that with their skyrocketing prices for products that may or may not actually work. While their customer testimonials may make the product entrancing, start with a homemade remedy to combat your wrinkles, restoring your skin’s youth.

For this mask, orange juice and yogurt will complement the banana to work wonders. Orange juice is acclaimed for its vitamin C. This vitamin instills a new life within your skin cells and can help to reduce visible lines in your skin. The yogurt (use plain Greek) is utilized in masks to decrease the appearance of large pores by tightening them.
The first step is to mash your banana with a spoon until it’s a smooth paste. Then add a teaspoon of the yogurt and a teaspoon of the orange juice and stir them in. You can always adjust the amount of orange juice in your mixture depending on how thick you want the mask to be.

After cleaning your face and hands gently with warm water and soap, apply your mask. Massage it in for about a minute. Add a second layer but do not massage; instead, let it rest for fifteen minutes before rinsing your face with cold water to remove the mask.

While optional, it is recommended to add a moisturizer to accentuate the glow of your skin.

Do you want to cure your complexion blues? One last option in choosing a banana-based mask to apply to your skin is to make the most of organic coconut oil. Coconut oil is a superfood and, of course, has many redeeming benefits that work as huge advantages for your mask.

Take its lauric acid contents, for example. This aspect of coconut oil will help fight off acne-inducing bacteria and take major steps towards clearing out blackheads and pimples due to its antibacterial and antifungal qualities. To add on to that, it is also a fantastic moisturizer and will keep your skin hydrated. It can also draw dirt out of your pores better than other types of oils.

To integrate coconut oil into your banana mask, melt down a tablespoon of coconut oil on either the stove or in the microwave. Once again, mash your banana with a spoon until smooth and stir the two ingredients together until it is a well-dispersed paste. Wash your face and hands gently with soap and water beforehand, and then apply your mask. Take thirty minutes to relax and get off your feet and rinse with lukewarm water at the end of the time period.

Notice the brightness in your face, and be sure to continue the use of this mask for a sustained absence of acne.

Whether used for acne-eliminating, wrinkle-targeting, or skin-cleansing, banana is an ingredient that should not be underestimated and should be referred to often for solutions to common skin plights, such as blemishes and uneven tone. Banana-based masks are a surefire way to improve your skin today, and are a great step in the right direction towards taking proper care of your skin and body.