3 DIY Banana Face Masks for Acne, Wrinkles & Glowing Skin

Got extra ripe bananas in your kitchen right now? Don’t trash them – put those bananas to use by making any of these 3 DIY banana face masks for acne, wrinkles and glowing skin! 

6 Benefits of Banana for Skin 

1. Bananas are rich in malic acids which gently help clean out pores.
2. It has skin soothing properties that calm inflammation, acne, skin irritation, itchiness and bug bites. 
3. Bananas contain Vitamin C that helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, age spots and other types of sun damage on the skin. 
4. The humble banana is sometimes called Nature’s Botox in the world of DIY skin care. That’s because it helps boost healthy collagen and naturally firms, tightens and lifts skin! 
5. Applying mashed banana or the peel of a banana boosts your skin’s defense against UV exposure. Using a banana face mask right before slathering sunscreen helps increase the effective of your sunscreen. 
6. Banana contains water that helps plump up dry skin cells with much-needed moisture. 

3 DIY Banana Face Masks for Scars, Wrinkles & Hyperpigmentation

1.  DIY Botox Banana Face Mask for Scars & Age Spots

Lemon juice helps kill acne causing bacteria when used in small quantities. Don’t use a lot or it may cause a burning sensation to skin. 

Combining lemon juice with banana and baking soda works wonders in sloughing dead cells and the outer layer of scar tissue. 

Vitamin C in lemon juice is good for minimizing age spots and helps boost healthy collagen production.

What you need

• ½ of a ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon of baking soda
• ½ tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Directions

• In a bowl, mash a ripe banana using the back of a fork. 
• Add the other two ingredients and mix well. 
• Apply to a clean face and keep it on for 10 minutes. 
• Rinse off the dried mask with warm water using your fingertips. 
• Pat your fat dry with a towel then tone and moisturize.
• Repeat it for twice a week. 

2.  DIY Banana Face Mask for Hyperpigmentation

This DIY banana face mask contains banana, Greek yogurt & turmeric!

Greek yogurt is rich in fatty acids such as lactic acid, an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that helps remove dead cells off of the outer layer of skin. It is helpful for naturally lightening hyperpigmented skin in a gentle way.

Turmeric is known to fade away dark spots & marks. It helps brighten and lighten skin pigmentation, due to the sun, acne, stress & more, around the mouth, on cheeks and under your eyes.

What you need

• ½ of a ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder

Directions

• Peel off the ripe banana and mash it with the back of a fork.
• Now mix all the ingredients well and apply to a clean face. 
• Keep it on for 15 minutes then rinse it off properly using warm water and your fingertips. A wash cloth can also be used. 
• Pat your skin dry and apply toner as well as moisturizer. 
• Repeat it 3-4 times a week.

3.  DIY Banana Face Mask for Youthful Skin

Bananas are Nature’s Botox. They have a natural firming and lifting ability when applied on skin. 

When combined with yogurt, it provides good hydration to the skin, helping keep it smooth and wrinkle-free. 

Honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture from its surroundings and locks it into skin cells. It also has skin brightening properties that promote glowing skin. 

When combined with banana, it helps nourish and revitalize dry dehydrated skin. It also smoothens rough skin and gives it a youthful glow.

What you need 

• ½ of a ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon of raw honey (where to get it)

Directions 

• Peel off the ripe banana and mash it with the back of a fork.
• Mix it with honey to form a nice spreadable mixture.
• Apply it to a clean face and keep it for 20 minutes. 
• Rinse the dried banana face mask off well with warm water and the help of your fingertips. 
• Pat your face dry with a towel then use toner and moisturizer. 
• Repeat this DIY banana face mask 2-3 times a week.

Notes

• Excess banana face mask mixture can be stored in the fridge for future use. Use it within 3 days, though. 
• Do a patch test in your inner elbow first, to see that all the ingredients are safe for sensitive skin.
• Use pure honey and not any regular honey that’s mixed with artificial stuff! 
• Use less lemon juice if your skin is sensitive. Too much lemon juice in these banana face masks may irritate skin. 
• Only use plain unflavoured unsweetened and thick yogurt. Greek yogurt or labneh work best! 

You’ll find these DIY banana face masks improving your complexion and reducing/preventing skin woes such as acne, wrinkles and dull skin! It doesn’t hurt to try them out!