Banana is a fragrant tropical fruit with a sweet taste and fibrous structure. 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 the hypoallergenicity and ease of mixing with other components.
About the benefits of pulp
What vitamins does a banana contain? As part of this fruit, there is a multivitamin complex that has a beneficial effect on the skin. Equally useful face masks from banana 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 health.
In addition to vitamins, banana contains micro and macro elements, such as calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, which support metabolic processes in skin cells.
Who needs banana masks?
Cosmetic procedures using banana pulp are ideal for any skin type and for all ages. However, for all its versatility, there are special problems for which banana masks are best suited:
Aging skin. For women over the age of 35, banana face masks for wrinkles will be very helpful, as natural antioxidants help transform the face.
Excessive pigmentation can be smoothed out with masks containing lemon juice.
Oily skin with excessive gloss and prone to acne needs masks containing lemon juice, egg white or yolk.
To moisturize dry skin, add olive oil to the mask. A mask, banana and honey in which are the main ingredients, will also be effective.
Cooking features
To prepare 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. The banana should be ripe, soft, with no visible signs of decay and stains.
In order for the mask to bring the desired result, dairy products for its preparation should be selected with a short shelf life, without the presence of preservatives or fillers.
A banana face mask for wrinkles can lose its properties if its use is not postponed for some time after cooking. It should be applied immediately.
In order to avoid the oxidation reaction? the dishes should choose ceramic or glass, avoid metal objects in the manufacture of cosmetics.
Important points of application
When using banana masks, regardless of their type (these can be banana face masks for wrinkles or problem skin, a moisturizing or refreshing mask), you should consider these wishes:
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 (hair should be removed under a special hat or towel), cleaned of cosmetics. For the best effect, you should first use a scrub.
Apply gruel by lightly massaging the skin, then cover with a gauze cloth on top to avoid premature drying of the mask.
After applying it is recommended to lie down, it is advisable to keep the legs slightly above the level of the head, this is necessary for a better flow of blood to the face.
Rinse off the mask best with a warm decoction of herbs, suitable for the type of skin, but ordinary water may well be suitable.
At the end of the procedure, you can use your favorite cream.
Banana Face Mask Recipes
The ingredients for creating the following cosmetics are available and do not require complicated preparations.
The mask “banana + sour cream” is perfect for aging skin. Mix the flesh of a ripe soft banana with sour cream (1 tablespoon), you can add a yolk if desired.
A soothing “tropical” mask will revitalize tired skin, give it radiance and a healthy look. Mix a teaspoon of orange juice (you must take fresh juice from the 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 cooked mass, adding a couple of spoons of pineapple juice is not out of place. Pineapple - 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 would be ideal. To the banana pulp add a few tablespoons of broth and two teaspoons of honey. Rinse off better with cool water.
Mask "Secrets of youth": pour 2 tablespoons of fat cream, honey and oatmeal (one spoon each) into a 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.
Wrinkled banana face masks with the addition of oils become more effective. Mix half a banana with olive or castor oil (one tablespoon is enough). Then add some cosmetic clay, it gives a pull-up effect. Rub the mixture in for 15-20 minutes, then wash with water at room temperature.
Adding cinnamon (¼ teaspoon) produces a wonderful refreshing mask. You will need: ¼ ripe, very soft banana, it should be grated with an equal amount of sour cream (you can also use kefir). 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. In equal proportions, mix the flesh of a banana, milk and cream. The exposure time is 10-15 minutes.
Facial result
Do not forget that even the most wonderful cosmetic mask in one go is not able to visibly rejuvenate the skin. Personal care should be regular. And then the result will prove itself. When using banana masks two to three times a week, the face will look noticeably fresher, fine wrinkles will be reduced, and the skin as a whole will be transformed. Funds prepared on the basis of a banana (they can rightfully be called "the secrets of youth") can also be used for the neck and décolleté. For the best effect, you can add a couple drops of vitamin E.