BANANA FACE MASK

Who needs Botox when you have bananas? That’s right: You can use a banana as an all-natural, homemade facial mask that moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer.

Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently apply it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. Another popular mask recipe calls for 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey (a natural acne remedy), and 1 medium banana.

Now, if you’re wondering what makes bananas super contenders for a face mask, here is the supercharger lowdown:

Potassium (locks in water to hydrate dry skin); vitamin c (a powerful antioxidant which stimulates collagen production and brightens the skin); lectin (destroys harmful bacteria, promoting smooth clear skin); amino acid – maintains skin elasticity and strength. And it tastes delicious, in case you accidentally lick it off!

So how do you beautify? Easy!

1. Combine 1 mashed banana with 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt (skin calming + acne fighting) and 1 tea spoon of honey (antibacterial + anti-ageing).

2. Apply to cleansed face with your fingers or a silicone marinade brush.

3. Leave to work its magic for about 15 minutes, before washing off with cold water.

4. Enjoy the smooth feeling and healthy glow!

And remember: the older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana…

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