How To Use Banana Peel To Treat Acne

Banana Peel To Treat Acne

Acne and acne scars as a result of earlier breakouts are of common occurrence .We try out several expensive market products in order to get rid of acne and in the process end up damaging our skin more with the harsh chemicals. We normally forget to take into consideration several cheap and easily available ingredients in the kitchen which can be used very easily to treat various skin conditions. One such material which we normally throw into the dustbin but which is actually very effective in treating acne, acne scars and blemishes is the humble banana peel. Yes don’t be surprised it actually works.

Banana peel has ample nutrients which help in skin care. It has antioxidant like luetin and caretenoids which is a precursor to vitamin A both of which are beneficial to the skin. It has esterified fatty acids which actually work on skin infections like eczema. In addition it also has vitamins A,B6 and C which are useful in skin care.

Steps To Use Banana Peel In Acne Treatment

The steps involved in the treatment of acne using banana peel are fairly simple and are mentioned below

Selecting The Banana

Selection of right banana is very important. The banana that you select should have yellow peel with black spots. Do not select a banana which has green peel as green peel does not have enough nutrients like the ripe one. Also do not select a banana whose peel has turned totally black that is avoid an over ripe banana.

Selecting the banana

Preparing The Peel

Once you have selected the right banana, peel it and you can eat up the flesh or keep it aside for some other purpose as you are not going to require it here. Take the peel and cut it into square pieces and put it in a glass bowl.

Preparing the peel

Wash Your Face

Once the banana peel is ready now wash your face with a mild soap in order to remove any dirt and dust that might be on your face. Pat dry your face gently with a clean towel.

Not washing your face before retiring to bed

Applying The Peel

Your clean face is now ready for the application of the banana peel. Take a piece of the banana peel from the bowl and rub the inner white portion on the face. Rub the peel gently. Do not apply force. Continue rubbing till the white portion turns black. Once the inside portion has turned black discard the piece and take another piece. Continue applying the peel for 10 to 15 minutes.

Applying the peel

Resting Period Of Skin

Do not wash face immediately. The longer you allow the peel extracts to remain on the face the better. Leave it on at least for one hour. For best results apply the peel at night and leave it on the face for the entire night so that the nutrients are absorbed by the skin completely and the inflammation will also reduce. After leaving it on for sufficient time wash your face with water.

Resting period of skin

Frequency Of Application

For best results continue the remedy for at least a week .In case you wish to get rid of old acne scars then the remedy needs to be followed almost for two to three months.

Frequency of application

So next time you want a simple home remedy for acne then don’t forget to try out this simple cheap and amazing remedy involving the use of banana peel.


Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.

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