Banana is an aromatic tropical fruit with a sweet taste and fibrous texture. It is widely used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology, due to the abundance of vitamins and minerals contained in its pulp. In addition, the undoubted advantage is hypoallergenicity and ease of mixing with other components.
About the benefits of pulp
What vitamins does a banana contain? This fruit contains a multivitamin complex that has a beneficial effect on the skin. Banana face masks are equally useful for wrinkles and for young skin.
Vitamins:
- E - prevents the aging of skin cells, has a softening effect.
- C - is a natural antioxidant, has the ability to rejuvenate and tighten the skin, reduce the number of fine wrinkles.
- B - has a positive effect on skin he alth.
In addition to vitamins, banana contains micro- and macroelements such as calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, which support metabolic processes in skin cells.
Who suits banana masks?
Beauty treatments using banana pulp are ideal for all skin types and all ages. However, despite their versatility, there are specific problems that banana masks are best suited for:
- Fade skin. For women over the age of 35, anti-wrinkle banana face masks will come in handy, as natural antioxidants help transform the face.
- Excessive pigmentation can be smoothed out with masks containing lemon juice.
- Oily, overly shiny and acne-prone skin needs masks containing lemon juice, egg white or yolk.
- To moisturize dry skin, add olive oil to the mask. A mask will also be effective, in which banana and honey are the main ingredients.
Cooking Features
For the preparation of high-quality and effective home cosmetics, it is necessary to carefully select all components:
- First of all, you need to pay attention to the main element of the mask. Banana should be ripe, soft, with no visible signs of decay or stains.
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In order for the mask to bring the desired result, dairy products for its preparation should be chosen with a short shelf life, without preservatives and fillers.
- An anti-wrinkle banana face mask may lose its properties if its application is not postponedsome time after preparation. It should be applied immediately.
- In order to avoid an oxidation reaction? dishes should be chosen ceramic or glass, avoid metal objects in the manufacture of cosmetics.
Important application points
When using banana masks, regardless of their type (it can be a banana face mask for wrinkles or for problem skin, a moisturizing or refreshing mask), the following wishes should be taken into account:
- The mask on the face should be kept for about 15-20 minutes, no more.
- Before the application procedure, the face should be as open as possible (remove the hair under a special cap or towel), cleaned of cosmetics. For the best effect, you should first use a scrub.
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Apply the gruel by lightly massaging the skin, then cover with a gauze cloth on top to avoid premature drying of the mask.
- After application, it is recommended to lie down, it is advisable to keep your legs slightly above head level, this is necessary for better blood flow to the face.
- It is best to wash off the mask with a warm decoction of herbs suitable for skin type, but ordinary water may well be fine.
- At the end of the procedure, you can use your favorite cream.
Banana face mask recipes
Ingredients to create the following beauty products are available and do not requirecomplicated preparations.
- For aging skin, the banana + sour cream mask is perfect. Thoroughly mix the pulp of a ripe soft banana with sour cream (1 tablespoon), if desired, you can add the yolk.
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Soothing "tropical" mask will revitalize tired skin, give it radiance and a he althy look. Mix a teaspoon of orange juice (it is necessary to take fresh juice, it will not work from bags) with a banana, add a spoonful of honey and prepare a homogeneous mixture. The number of applications for a lasting result is 3 times a week. In the prepared mass, it will be useful to add a couple of tablespoons of pineapple juice. Pineapple is a strong natural antioxidant, contains alpha hydroxy acid, which has an anti-aging effect.
- In order to refresh the complexion, a mask with a decoction of chamomile flowers is ideal. Add a few tablespoons of decoction and two teaspoons of honey to the banana pulp. Rinse off with cool water.
- Mask "Secrets of Youth": pour 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, honey and oatmeal (one spoon each) into the mass of mashed banana. Dilute the mixture to the state of liquid sour cream with mineral water. Keep the mask for 20-25 minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Banana face masks for wrinkles with the addition of oils become more effective. Mix half a banana with olive or castor oil (one tablespoon will be enough). Then add a little cosmetic clay, it gives a tightening effect. Rub the resulting mixture for 15-20 minutes, then wash with waterroom temperature.
- When adding cinnamon (¼ teaspoon), you get a wonderful refreshing mask. You will need: ¼ ripe, very soft banana, it should be rubbed with an equal amount of sour cream (kefir can also be used). Add cinnamon and mix thoroughly with a blender. Cinnamon promotes the activation of metabolic processes in skin cells, perfectly tones, gives softness.
- For dry skin. Mix banana pulp, milk and cream in equal proportions. Exposure time - 10-15 minutes.
Facial result
Do not forget that even the most wonderful cosmetic mask in one go is not able to noticeably rejuvenate the skin. Self-care should be regular. And then the result will show itself. When using banana masks two or three times a week, the face will look noticeably fresher, fine wrinkles will be reduced, and the skin as a whole will be transformed. Banana-based products (they can rightfully be called "secrets of youth") can also be used for the neck and décolleté. For a better effect, you can add a couple of drops of vitamin E.
