How to Make Banana Mask
How to Make Different Kinds of Banana Mask
I am going to share with you different kinds of homemade recipes for banana masks ideal for all skin types. This recipe contains carotene, Vitamins E, B1, B, and C. Banana works wonders for the skin by making it look radiant and youthful.
Do you know that the potassium in bananas moisturizes dehydrated skin, while zinc and lectin help in fighting and curing acne? The amino acids present in bananas are a wonderful substitute for anti-ageing medicines and creams, as they strengthen connective tissue and maintain the elasticity and strength of the skin.
In this post, you will learn:
- The benefits of applying banana on your face.
- How to make a banana face mask at home according to your skin type
Banana Face Mask for Oily Skin
Banana helps lighten the dark spots and whiten the skin tone. Honey on the other hand has skin soothing and repairing properties. Whereas lemon contains Vitamin C which brightens skin and lightens the black spots, giving you even tone skin. Using a combination of the three can give even-toned skin.
You will need:
- Ripe banana
- Honey – 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice – ½ teaspoon
How to make and use this face mask:
- Mash the ripe banana.
- Add the lemon juice and honey to the mashed banana.
- Apply the mask to your cleansed face.
- After 15 minutes, wash it off with a wet towel or cold water.
This can be applied twice or thrice a week.
Banana Face Mask for Instant Glow
The rice flour absorbs excess oil and acts as an exfoliator while vitamin A in banana smoothens and evens out the skin. The touch of honey helps moisturize the skin.
You will need:
- Ripe banana – 1
- Rice flour – 3 tablespoons
- Honey – 1 teaspoon
How to make and use this banana and honey face pack:
- Mash the ripe banana in a bowl.
- Add honey and rice flour to make a smooth paste.
- Apply the face mask to your cleansed face.
- After letting it dry for 15 minutes, gently massage your face and wash it off.
This face mask can be applied whenever you feel like glamming up for special occasions.
Banana Face Mask for Dry Skin
While banana and honey restore the moisture in your skin and hydrate the skin cells, coconut oil will moisturize your skin as it has low amounts of Vitamin E.
You will need:
- Ripe banana – 1
- Honey – 2 tablespoons
- Coconut oil – 1 teaspoon
How to make and use this banana and honey face pack:
- Mash the ripe banana in a bowl.
- Add honey and coconut oil to make a smooth paste.
- Apply the face pack to your cleansed face.
- After letting it dry for 15 minutes, wash it off with lukewarm water.
This face pack can be applied twice or thrice a week.
Banana Face Mask for Whitening Skin
Sandalwood helps in getting rid of blemishes and skin discolouration but is also effective in treating blackheads, acne, skin rashes and excess oil in your skin. The addition of honey and bananas adds even more essential nutrients for glowing and smooth skin.
You will need:
- Banana
- Milk
- Sandalwood powder
How to make and apply this banana face mask:
- Mash the banana in a bowl.
- Add milk and sandalwood powder to make a paste.
- Apply it on your cleansed face.
- Wash with clean normal water in the morning.
This can be applied twice or thrice a week.
Banana Face Mask for Anti-aging
Banana Aloe vera Mask helps moisturise the skin and get rid of eye puffiness. The mixture of banana and aloe vera gel helps retain moisture by removing the dryness of the skin. So many of us get dark circles despite having a special skincare routine. And no wonder that it worries us.
You will need:
- Banana – 1
- Aloe vera gel –2 tablespoons
How to make and use this face mask:
- Mash the banana in a bowl.
- Add the aloe vera gel to make a smooth paste.
- Apply it on your cleansed face.
- After 30 minutes, wash it off with normal water.
This can be done once or twice a week
Banana Face Mask for Combination Skin
Multani mitti helps in absorbing the excess oil, papain and alpha hydroxyl acid in papaya exfoliating and killing and removing the dead cells.
You will need:
- Banana- 1
- Mashed papaya – 3 tablespoons
- Multani mitti – 1 tablespoon
- Rose water – 2 tablespoons
How to make and use this face mask:
- Mash the papaya and banana together in a bowl.
- Add the Multani mitti and rose water to the bowl to make a paste.
- Apply the face pack to your cleansed face.
- After letting it sit on your face for 30 minutes, wash it off with regular water.
This can be done once or twice a week.
Banana Face Mask For Glowing Skin
Potassium and Vitamins E and C present in bananas promote clear and glowing skin. Milk lightly exfoliates the skin and rose water makes the skin brighter. If dull skin is your worry, this face mask is all you need!
You will need:
- Ripe banana
- Milk
- Honey
- Rose water
How to make this banana face mask:
- Blend the banana with milk.
- Add honey and rose water.
- Apply the mask to your face.
- Leave it on your face for 15 minutes.
- Then, rinse it off with water.
This can be done twice or thrice a week.
Last Words on Banana Face Masks for All Skin Types
- The riper the banana the better as it contains more antioxidants, which are useful in preventing or delaying cell damage in the skin and body.
- The banana peel containing vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, zinc, iron, and manganese can be used to reduce acne. Just rub the peel on your face and leave it on for 5 – 10 minutes.
