Anti-aging masks will help to moisturize and tighten the skin, smooth out fine wrinkles, and slow down the aging process. In the list of antiage products there is a rejuvenating mask with a ripe banana. Several decades ago, this exotic fruit was included in extremely expensive cosmetics. Now it is available to the general public. Therefore, in order to look younger, it is not necessary to buy expensive formulations. You just need to buy a banana. We will tell you how to make a banana face mask further.
Why is banana useful?
The beneficial qualities of a banana for facial skin are due to the content in it:
- calcium, which helps to improve the condition of the skin and makes it elastic. In addition, calcium increases the resistance of skin cells to the harmful effects of external irritants;
- potassium, which helps in the elimination of harmful substances;
- phylloquinone, which is a strong coagulant and helps to narrow the small blood vessels of the facial skin;
- antioxidants that help prevent skin aging.
Indications for using a banana mask
A mask with a ripe banana will not interfere with the fair sex who have such problems:
- fine and deep wrinkles;
- decrease in the elasticity of the skin;
- the appearance of dark circles under the eyes;
- symptoms of rosacea;
- dry skin;
- deterioration in complexion;
- the presence of enlarged pores.
How to make a banana face mask: popular recipes
There are many ways to make a banana mask. Here are the most popular ones:
- chop ½ of a ripe banana, then apply the resulting gruel to the face. After 30 minutes, wash off the composition with warm water;
- separate 1 chicken protein from the yolk, beat it into a strong foam. Add ½ chopped banana, a couple of teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 5 drops of any vegetable oil. The mask is applied to the face, kept for half an hour;
- chop ½ ripe banana in a blender, add 1 tsp. dry or compressed yeast. 1 tsp of warm milk and the same amount of water are poured into the resulting mixture. The finished composition is left for 20 minutes in a warm place, after which it is applied to the skin of the face, without affecting the eye area. Wash off after 25 minutes.
After using the mask, it is recommended to wipe the skin with a piece of ice.
