Clean beauty starts in the home, literally, in your kitchen. You have access to several non-toxic ingredients that are not only safe to consume but also great to use topically. Homemade, DIY recipes are here to stay. So, if you’re interested in discovering safe ways to do beauty and stay true to your clean lifestyle, you might want to try the banana facial mask.
Know your skin
Facial masks are a great way to nourish your skin to achieve a desired result. However, it’s important to know your skin type and understand the problem you’re trying to solve before settling on an ingredient. For instance, if you struggle with acne or inflamed skin, natural ingredients such as oatmeal and aloe vera might be your best bet. This is because they’re known to soothe the skin. To remove excess oil from the skin, natural ingredients such as charcoal work best. And lemons work best for exfoliating and moisturizing.
The ingredient
Bananas contain ingredients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, all of which are known to improve skin health. Their antioxidant content may help protect the skin from free radicals as well as make it glow. So, while bananas are great for the body when consumed, they are thought to possess great topical benefits too.
The homemade mask recipe
You can use a banana as an all-natural, homemade face mask to moisturize your skin and leave it looking and feeling softer. Follow the simple steps below to make your own mask at home.
- Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste,
- Gently apply it to your face and neck.
- Allow it to set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water.
As a general rule, facial masks should be done once a week. Although some skin types might need more than that. This is why it’s important to know your skin type first in order to understand what it needs. Once these are established, you can attempt to make a formula that works for you.