The simple fruit can benefit all skin types! – Here are banana masks for all skin types.

Packed with several vitamins and nutrients such as carotene, Vitamins E, B1, B and, C, banana works wonders for skin by making it look radiant and youthful. There are many benefits of applying banana on your face which you can do in the form of a banana face mask. The potassium in banana moisturizes dehydrated skin, while zinc and lectin help in fighting and curing acne. The amino acids present in banana are a wonderful substitute for anti-aging medicines and creams, as it strengthens connective tissue and maintains the elasticity and strength of skin.

Here are the banana masks for all skin types

1. Banana Face Mask for Oily Skin

Banana helps in controlling excess oil and sebum. Lemon juice works as an excellent astringent, while honey helps in keeping the moisture restored.  (more oily skin tips)

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 on your cleansed face.
  • After 15 minutes, wash it off with a wet towel or cold water.

 

2. Banana Face Mask for Instant Glow

The rice flour absorbs excess oil and acts as an exfoliator while vitamin A in banana smooth and evens out the skin. The touch of honey helps in moisturizing 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 on your cleansed face.
  • After letting it dry for 15 minutes, gently massage your face and wash it off.

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.

(more tips for dry skin)

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 on your cleansed face.
  • After letting it dry for 15 minutes, wash it off with lukewarm water.

Banana Face Mask for Anti-aging 

Thanks to its rich antioxidants, aloe vera gel helps in preventing wrinkle formation. Banana produces collagen, which can make your skin firm.

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.

Banana Face Pack For Acne prone Skin

Ingredients – Banana, Neem, Turmeric

Banana reduces inflammation and irritation while neem and turmeric have antibacterial properties which are effective in curing acne. This face mask helps fighting pimples and reducing acne scars and blemishes.

Method –

  1. Mash half a banana with 1 tsp of neem paste or powder and 1 tsp of turmeric. Mix all the ingredients to prepare a smooth paste.
  2. Apply it all over the face and neck and then wait for 20 minutes.
  3. Rinse with water

For acne prone skin, or any kind of skin, nothing can replace a facial routine that will focus on deep cleansing and be on top of your skin conditions! Book your routine facial at Pure Salon to get the results you want!