Recently there’s been lots of buzz about using the inside of a banana peel as a face mask.  I’ve seen it everywhere.  So many TikTok's, Vlogs and posts touting this virtually “free” beauty aid.  I eat bananas almost every morning.  I use them for baking and smoothies too.  Typically, I finish up an toss the peel in the trash.  So eating my banana, I stopped short of the trash can and decided to do a little research.  As far as background knowledge, I have been using mashed banana for years as a hair mask to soften and add shine to my color treated hair.  Banana works wonders on my locks when used every few weeks.  For the hair mask, I mix the mashed banana with honey and argon oil. I allow the mixture to remain in the hair for at least 20 minutes. Knowing that this hair mask already works for me adds to my optimism about using the peel on my face.    

In doing my research for the face mask I found a number of sources, including The Cleveland Clinic, Health Shots & various beauty bloggers, all, acknowledge that the basis for this technique.  Although there is no documented evidence, that specifically tracks the use of banana peel for skincare, there are a few substantial facts that seem promising.  Here’s what I found.

1. Bananas are full of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants.
2. Antioxidants are proven to be of value to the body and the skin.
3. Antioxidants can aid in repairing and preventing sun damage.
4. Sun damage causes age spots and wrinkles making the skin look old.
5. Bananas contain fatty acids which may help with concerns like eczema. 
6. The vitamins and minerals in banana could potentially fight off inflammation.
7. Bananas are full of potassium, powerful in fertilizing plants & may enrich skin care.
8. If nothing else, the moisture alone, in the fruit can work beneficially as a mask.

Numerous sources recommend the use of banana peel as skin care, and all recommend these steps:

     1.    Take the fresh banana peel and rub it on a clean face, neck and décolleté.
     2.   Leave the residue on the skin anywhere from 10 - 20 minutes.
     3.   Wash the area with warm water and cleanser.
     4.   Gently pat the skin almost dry.
     5.   Follow with normal skin care regimen of moisturizer and sunscreen for day.  


Other sources recommend mashing the banana flesh and mixing it with a facial oil like argon oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil or vitamin E and then following the same procedure as above on clean skin.

Either method is said to offer plumping, hydration, gradual lessening of dark spots, improvement in wrinkles and soothing of skin irritations like acne, eczema or psoriasis.  Some enthusiasts say it’s like nature’s botox.   After all the reading I’ve decided to give it a try.  It’s virtually free and can’t hurt (I’m not allergic or sensitive to bananas.  Do not try this if you are.)  I eat bananas almost daily.  That’s a lot of peels if this works.  And, if nothing else, this technique is extra TLC and extra moisture packed on my aging face.  All sound like benefits to me.  I plan to save my banana peels in a container in the refrigerator. Just using a cold peel will offer some anti-inflammatory benefits too.  I plan to give it a month of daily banana peel masks and I’ll revisit the topic with my results.  I am not recommending this technique, just sharing what I am trying at the moment.  Is this something you would try?  Leave me a comment and let me know, and if it is something you’ve tried, I’d love to hear your results.  

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