8 Banana Face Mask Recipes – Better Than Botox for Your Skin

Christine Wyman

Face Masks
November 18, 2019

Who needs Botox when you can have a banana?

Why put something unnatural to your face, and go over the same treatment every few months?

A banana face mask is a great alternative to all the harsh chemical products you put on your face.

Unlike those products, botox included, banana is an all-natural product that will help you moisturize your skin, and leave your face looking and feeling softer.

All you have to do is mash a banana into a smooth paste, and then combine with some other ingredients, leave it on your face for 10 to 15 minutes, and that is it.

Who knew that a small banana can offer so many benefits for the skin?

For starters, the banana is rich in antioxidants, and other minerals and vitamins that will nourish and revitalize your skin.

For those with acne-prone skin, a banana can help you manage oil control and prevent further breakouts.

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Benefits of banana for your skin

One small banana contains many powerful nutrients that make it a perfect addition to your skincare routine.

Here are some of the benefits of a banana face mask.

Rich in potassium, a mineral that will help you hydrate and moisturize dehydrated skin
Contains B-vitamins which protect the skin from free radicals and oxidative stress, essentially preventing premature aging
Contains vitamin A, which heals dry and withered skin, and helps you fad acne scars and dark spots
Rich in zinc, a mineral that fights acne-causing germs
Rich in vitamin C, an essential mineral for the production of collagen, and also helps in fighting off free radicals. Vitamin C also helps control oil production
Banana contains vitamin E, a vitamin that protects your skin from UV damage, slows down the process of aging, and fights off free radical damage
Banana is also rich in amino acids that nourish the skin, strengthen connective tissue, and maintain skin elasticity
Contains lectin, a compound that destroys bacteria causing acne and pimples
Banana is also great exfoliator that helps slough off excess sebum, dirt, and dead skin cells from your face and leaves your skin clean and clear
For those with acne-prone prone skin, banana helps you fight off inflammation and destroy bacteria, two key elements in acne treatment

DIY banana face mask treatments

1. Banana and honey face mask

The simplest and most common banana mask is with some honey.

We all know honey has a ton of skin benefits as well, and in this case, we are mixing these two for a potent remedy for the acne-prone skin.

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 tablespoon of honey

How to do it?

Mash the banana, and after that add a tablespoon of honey
Mix the ingredients well. Once you have a smooth paste, rub it on your face
Leave the mixture on your face for 15 minutes, and then rinse with cool water

2. Banana and lemon juice face mask

Another ingredient that works well with banana is lemon juice.

Try this mask if you have inflamed skin, and you want to cleanse and exfoliate the skin on your face.

Perfect for those with oily skin.

Ingredients:

1 banana
½ lemon

How to do it?

Mash the banana, and mix it with juice from half a lemon
Rub the mixture on your face, and then leave it to work its magic for 10 minutes
Rinse with cool water

3. Banana and baking soda face mask

Baking soda is known as an all-around home remedy.

It offers a ton of antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, as well as exfoliating properties.

Use this mask when you need a natural deep cleanser and oil remover.

And just a touch of baking soda is all you need.

Ingredients:

1 banana
½ teaspoon of baking soda

How to do it?

Mix the two ingredients together
Gently apply the mask to your face, and massage it for a minute
Let the mask stay for 10 minutes, and then rinse with cool water

4. Banana, oatmeal, and coconut oil face mask

The mask is perfect for those times when you need to gently slough off dead skin cells.

There are a number of skin-friendly ingredients you can find in your kitchen.

Oatmeal has an abrasive texture that will exfoliate your skin and get rid of excess dead skin cells.

Coconut oil or milk, on the other hand, will nourish and hydrate your skin.

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 tablespoon oatmeal
1 teaspoon of coconut milk

How to do it?

Mash the ripe banana, and then add the other ingredients
Apply the mask to your face with gentle massage for a minute
Leave the mask to hydrate and nourish your skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water

5. Banana and turmeric face mask

When it comes to magic skin ingredients, you have to mention turmeric.

This wonderful spice just recently became a staple in the Western cuisine.

Folks in Asia have reaped its benefits for centuries.

And now, we also get to know its potent antibacterial properties, making it a great addition to a banana face mask.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana
½ teaspoon turmeric powder

How to do it?

Same as with baking soda, you do not need much turmeric powder to reap its benefits. Mash the two ingredients together into a smooth mask
Apply on your skin, and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
Rinse with cool water

6. Banana, honey, and lemon juice face mask

We had banana and honey, and banana and lemon juice separately.

But if you want a potent face mask, this is it.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana
10 drops of lemon juice (half a lemon)
1 tablespoon of honey

How to do it?

Break the banana into small piece, and then add it to a mixing bowl. Add the other ingredients, and then mash and mix well
Apply to the entire face, including your neck
Let the mask stay for 15 minutes, and then rinse using a warm washcloth