Bananas are one of the most commonly used ingredients in facial and hair masks for any type of skin. Bananas are natural moisturizers that help moisturize dry skin, absorb excess oil from oily skin, help regenerate cells in older skin, and refresh normal skin. All these functions are thanks to the rich amounts of magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and F that are present in the tropical fruit.
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But what exactly makes banana one of the most beneficial ingredients for facial masks? Let’s take a look:
- Vitamin A – is known to fade dark spots and blemishes, while helping smooth out rough skin.
- Vitamin B (B6 and B12 to be precise) – is known to prevent skin aging, reduce dryness, while moisturizing and lightening the skin in the process.
- Vitamin E – is known to fight free radical damage, which is the main cause for skin aging, boost skin resilience against UV damage, prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Potassium – is known to get rid of dry skin by moisturizing and hydrating skin cells.
NOTE: For homemade banana face mask recipes, do NOT use overripe bananas, only ripe bananas, for they lose some of their essential cosmetic properties as they age.
Homemade banana face mask recipes
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1. Skin lightening banana face mask
This skin lightening banana face mask has incredible ingredients like honey and lemon juice that hydrate, lighten, and brighten your skin. While honey is known for its moisturizing and skin lightening properties, lemon juice, which is basically citric acid, helps lighten your skin tone, while helping even out any sort of discoloration, including dark spots and acne marks.
Face mask
- Mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl using a fork, until there are no lumps or chunks left. To this, add 1 teaspoon each of honey and lemon juice, and mix well. Wash your face using a gentle soap and pat dry. Apply this mask on your face by gently massaging the thick paste into your skin using your fingertips. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, before washing it off with cool water. Do not use soap again.
2. Moisturizing banana face mask
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Banana is a natural moisturizer, but combined with yogurt and vitamin E oil, the moisturizing properties are taken up a notch, to well hydrate your skin. If your skin is dry, dull, and stripped of its natural moisture, this face mask works wonders on your skin, by hydrating it thoroughly.
Face mask
- Mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl, so that it’s a thick paste, sans any chunks or lumps. Add in 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and mix well. Apply this on your dry skin and leave it on for 15-20 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
Pro tip: Repeat this face mask at least twice a week for well-hydrated skin, that glows from within.
3. Banana face mask for glowing skin
Being rich in vitamin C, banana helps your skin retain its natural glow while moisturizing and hydrating it. And sandalwood powder helps absorb excess oil from your skin, while the honey helps kill off any harmful bacteria and brightens your skin from within.
Face mask
- Mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl, so that it’s free of any lumps or chunks. Now add 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder and half a teaspoon of honey. Mix well to form a smooth, thick paste. Apply this paste on your skin, gently massaging your skin using your fingertips in circular motions. Let it dry for 20-25 minutes, before washing it off with lukewarm water.
4. Pimple fighting banana face mask
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Pimples are blemishes that take away from your natural beauty. They’re like unwanted, uninvited guests, that annoy you no end! Try this inexpensive banana face mask to get rid of them. It contains turmeric, which has potent anti-bacterial properties, and baking soda, that deeply cleanses your pores, that might hide dirt, grime, oil, and other pollutants, that cause pimples.
Face mask
- Using a fork, finely mash 1 small ripe banana, so that there are no chunks or lumps left behind. Add half a teaspoon each of turmeric and baking soda to this to form a thick paste. If you want, add a few drops of water to make it smooth. Apply this paste on your freshly washed face and neck. The baking soda might sting a bit, but it will subside soon. Keep it on for 10-15 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Pat dry and use a mild moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
5. Antioxidant rich banana face mask
Banana is rich in antioxidants that stave off skin aging, while also acting as a scrub when mixed with sugar. Bananas hydrate and moisturize your skin, while the sugar helps remove all the dead cells.
Face mask
- Thoroughly mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl, and add 1 tablespoon of sugar to it. Mix well and apply it on your face and neck, gently rubbing it in circular motions using your fingertips. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, before rinsing it off with cool water to reveal smooth, soft, and well-moisturized skin.
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6. Banana face mask/scrub
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Banana, as you well know, keeps your skin hydrated, and oatmeal helps remove all the dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft, supple, and smooth.
Face mask
- Thoroughly mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl, using a fork. Now, add 3 tablespoons of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon each of honey and milk. Mix well to form a granular paste. Massage this paste on your face and neck, using circular motions with your fingertips. Leave it to dry for 10 minutes, before rinsing it off and patting dry with a clean towl.
Pro tip: It’s extremely beneficial for too-dry skin.
7. Wrinkle combating banana face mask
Banana contains nutrients that can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, while making your skin look younger and more supple. This mask also contains yogurt, which tightens the pores, making your skin wrinkle-free, and orange juice, which is a powerhouse of vitamin C, helps refresh your skin, while softening harsh lines and wrinkles.
Face mask
- Mash 1 medium-sized ripe banana with a fork to make it lump-free. Add 1 teaspoon each of plain yogurt and orange juice, and mix well to form a smooth paste. Now, apply this paste on your face and neck, massaging it using your fingertips in circular motions. Keep massaging for at least a minute. Then, reapply a thick coat and leave it to dry for 15-20 minutes, before rinsing it off with cool water. Do not use soap, but don’t forget to moisturize your face.
8. Anti-aging banana face mask
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Avocados are great when it comes to combating early signs of skin aging, because they are a rich source of vitamin E and other nutrients that help fight free radicals, the main source of skin damage and aging. Combined with banana, this face mask works wonders on your skin by fighting wrinkles and making your skin look younger and more supple.
Face mask
- Mash 1 ripe banana and half a ripe avocado together, so that the paste is lump-free. Apply this on your face and neck, leaving it on for 25-30 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
9. Skin brightening banana face mask
Banana helps moisturize and hydrate your skin, while the egg yolk and honey help brighten your skin from within. All three combined together help make your skin soft, bright, supple, and naturally glowing.
Face mask
- Thoroughly mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl. To this, add an egg yolk, 3 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of honey, and mix well. Apply this smooth paste on your face and neck, allowing it to dry for 20-25 minutes, before washing it off with cool water.
10. Banana face mask for dry skin
Butter is ultra-hydrating for your dry skin, moisturizing it thoroughly. This banana and butter face mask is the ultimate when it comes to combating dry skin.
Face mask
- Mash 1 ripe banana in a clean bowl using a fork. To this, add 2 teaspoons of whipped white butter and mix well. Apply this paste on your face and neck, keeping it on for 20 minutes, before rinsing it with lukewarm water. Pat dry and use a mild moisturizer.
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11. Regenerating banana face mask
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Olive oil, lemon juice, and yogurt are all excellent for naturally regenerating skin, and this face mask will prove that to you.
Face mask
- Mash half a ripe banana with a fork to make it lump-free. Add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 5 drops of lemon juice, and mix well to form a thick paste. Apply this paste on your face and neck for 20-30 minutes, before washing it with cool water.
Pro tip: Use this face mask at least twice a week for best results.
These are the extremely useful and beneficial homemade banana face mask recipes that you need to try today! If you haven’t yet figured out how useful a banana is, now’s the time!
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