Originally published on January 3, 2023 | Last updated on December 21, 2024
Are you looking for an easy way to get your glow back? A DIY Banana Face Mask may be just what you need! Containing just three ingredients, this all-natural face mask will leave your skin looking radiant and healthy. It’s so simple to make and will take you less than five minutes!
Benefits of Banana Face Masks
Bananas are a popular ingredient in homemade face masks because they are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can benefit the skin. They contain vitamin A, which helps to boost collagen production, promote anti-ageing and improve the appearance of dry or damaged skin. Bananas also contain vitamin C, which helps to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots. In addition, bananas are high in potassium, which can help to moisturise and hydrate the skin, making it appear more radiant.
Milk is another ingredient that this homemade face mask contains. Milk is very beneficial because it contains lactic acid, which helps to exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells. This can help to improve the texture of the skin, making it appear smoother. Milk also contains nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, which can help to nourish and moisturise the skin, leaving it looking soft and healthy.
The last ingredient in this DIY banana face mask is honey. I’ve already shared some of the many beauty benefits of honey in this post. Honey is a natural humectant, which means that it helps to moisturise and hydrate the skin by attracting and retaining moisture. Honey also has antibacterial properties that can help to kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Tools & Ingredients Needed
DIY Banana Face Mask
Now, let’s get on with making the face mask!
- Half of a Medium Banana (mashed)
- 1 tablespoon of Milk
- ½ tablespoon of Honey
- In a bowl, mash half a banana using a fork until you have a lump-free paste.
- Add 1 tablespoon of milk and ½ tablespoon of honey to the bowl.
- Stir until you have combined all ingredients thoroughly.
- Apply an even layer of the mask to your face using your hands or a brush.
- Allow the mask to sit for 10-15 minutes to soak in.
- Wash the mask off with warm water. You'll be left with radiant, nourished skin!
So simple, right? Let me know if you’ll be giving this DIY Banana Face mask a try!
Love, Telina
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I love how easy it is to make! I may have to try it!
I love that this would be so easy to do and I think I have everything right now too.
I will have to try out this mask for sure. I have such dry skin at the moment.
What a great way to use bananas. I will have to try this face mask.
This sounds really interesting and amazing! Can’t wait to try this out!
My daughter goes crazy ove homemade skin care products. We will definitely try to make this one!
I love the fact that it is simple and i must try this. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I don’t think I had ever heard of this! This is so fun! I feel a spa day at home coming!
Bananas smell and are wonderful, this looks neat and sounds useful. I’ll have to give this mask a try, post haste!