Who thought that mashing a banana with some other natural ingredients could be your beauty fix? Bananas are one of the best fruits for potassium, fiber, several vitamins, and nutrients therefore it works wonders for the skin by making it look smooth, soft supple, and youthful. Learn to make simple banana face packs today according to your skin concern.

Benefits Of Banana For Skin:

• Protects from free radicals
• Deeply moisturized skin
• Rich in antioxidants
• Contains vitamins, minerals
• Reduce signs of aging
• Treat acne
• Heal wounds
• Lighten dark spots
• Brighten and whiten skin.
• Gently exfoliates skin

How To Use Banana On Face

You can use bananas on the face by preparing face packs. Just simply mash the ripe banana and add other ingredients to make a paste for applying. Or you can use the banana peel on your face by rubbing it for a couple of minutes.

Banana Face Packs

Below are 8 simple and easy banana face packs recipes that you can easily prepare at home according to your concern:

1. Banana Face Pack For Oily Skin:

Ingredients:

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Fuller’s earth (1 tablespoon)

Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste. you can add rose water/cucumber to alter its consistency.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face mask to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

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2. Banana Face Pack For Whitening Skin:

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Coffee powder (1 teaspoon)

Sandalwood powder (1 teaspoon)

Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste. you can add rose water/cucumber juice to alter its consistency if your skin is oily. For dry skin, add milk.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face mask on your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

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3. Banana For Pimples:

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Apple cider vinegar (1 teaspoon)

Cinnamon powder (1 teaspoon)

Rosewater/plain water to make a paste.

Mix all the ingredients well.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face pack to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week

4. Banana Face Pack For Pigmentation

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Nutmeg powder (1 teaspoon)

Orange peel/red lentil powder (1 teaspoon)

Milk (enough to make a paste)

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face mask to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

5. Banana For Dry Skin

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Honey (1 tablespoon)

Rice powder (1 tablespoon)

Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste. you can add coconut oil/olive oil to alter its consistency.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face pack to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

6. Banana For Combination Skin :

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Honey (1 tablespoon)

Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste. you can add rose water/cucumber juice to alter its consistency.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face mask to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

7. Banana For Ageing Skin :

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Yogurt (1 tablespoon)

Almond powder/flaxseed powder (1 tablespoon)

Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste. you can add rose water/cucumber juice to alter its consistency for oily skin. For dry skin, add olive oil or almond oil.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face pack to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

8. Banan Face Pack For Skin Lightening:

Mashed banana (1 tablespoon)

Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Coffee powder (1 tablespoon)

Turmeric powder (1 pinch)

Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste. you can add milk/tomato juice to alter its consistency.

Wash your face with the cleanser.

Pat dry.

Apply this face pack to your face.

Leave it for 20-25 minutes.

Wash it off.

You can apply this face pack twice/thrice a week.

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FAQs About Banana Face Packs

Q. Can we apply the banana face pack daily?

A. If your skin is dry/combination then you can try banana face packs daily for hydrated and moisturized skin. For oily skin, avoid using daily as it can over-moisturize your skin or cause pimples.

Q. Is banana good for skin whitening?

A. Banana contains vitamin A which helps in skin lightening and brightening by exfoliating the skin gently. The topical application of bananas with other ingredients like coffee powder/ sandalwood powder/ lemon juice can accelerate the process.

Q. Does banana peel clear dark spots?

A. Yes, banana peels contain loads of antioxidants and potassium that help in lightening dark spots and pigmentation.