Banana Face Mask to treat Acne and Pimples

 

 

 

Are you worried about pimples and acne? This chemical free mask with natural ingredients, namely, turmeric and baking soda acts to fight acne / pimples, decreases blemishes and help in getting glowing face. Turmeric is an ancient times dried root herb and baking soda works as an effective cleanser and exfoliate.    

Ingredients      

                          

Baking Soda:     Breaks down grime and dirt, removes excess oil which otherwise can clog up skin pores and lead to acne breakout. Works as a versatile deep cleanser to unclog skin pores.

Banana:       Bananas are healthy source of beauty-boosting vitamins A, B, C and E and minerals such as iron, zinc and potassium. They are also abundant with amino acids and antioxidants that provide nutrients to your skin

Turmeric Powder: Contains powerful antibacterial properties. Kills bacteria to prevent occurrence of pimples and acne

 

Method: Take a ripe banana and mash it with a spoon or a fork in a bowl till it forms a smooth lump free pulp.

Add 1/2 tsp. of baking soda and 1/2 tsp. of turmeric powder and mix the ingredients thoroughly.

 If you feel the mixture is too thick to apply, add a little water. Wash your face with a mild soap and use a soft towel to pat it dry. Apply the mask onto your face using a make-up brush, as otherwise the turmeric can leave yellow stains on fingers. The baking soda may sting slightly, but you don’t need to get alarmed.

 Let the mask sit on your face for 10-15 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water without using any soap this time. Pat your face dry and apply a moisturizer of your choice to prevent your sebaceous glands to go overdrive and produce excess of oils to make up for lack of the oils.

This will reduce the acne and pimple resulting in glowing  face.

 

Banana for glowing Skin

Banana is packed with some vital vitamins and nutrients that make banana face masks extraordinary beauty fix. Bananas protect our skin from free radicals and therefore delay the aging process.

• Mix banana and Honey to use it as a pack on the face. Leave on for at least 15 minutes before washing off well with lukewarm water. This will not only help your skin problems, but also moisturize the skin well. 
  

•  Mash a banana with milk, apply on face, and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water to get a skin that will glow.

Turmeric for Wrinkles

Natural treatments for skin that give lasting results are often better than expensive commercial products and cosmetic procedures. One such natural treatment is turmeric powder for skin.

Green gram rejuvenates your skin by nourishing and exfoliating it. It removes the dead skin cells and brightens up the texture of the skin. It is rich in vitamins A and C that helps in giving a healthy glow to the skin. Here are some natural face packs for fair and glowing skin.

Kasturi turmeric (curcuma aromatica) is non-staining and has the same properties for clearing acne, inhibiting facial hair growth and brightening the complexion.

 How to use  :

·        Mix Kasturi turmeric powder and Green gram powder .

·        Add some yogurt to form a paste.

·        Apply to face and neck for 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Benefits

This will reduce  wrinkles and  turmeric will add glow to your face.

Tomato Face Mask / Peel

 

You can make your own tomato face mask peel. Such tomato face mask would help purify skin and shrink enlarged pores. Ingredients for the face mask:

• 1 small tomato
• 2 small teaspoon of lemon juice
• a few drops of olive oil

Juice the tomato then mix it with the rest of the ingredients. Warm up the combination in a microwave for a few seconds .( Be careful not to burn your skin with overheated mask). Leave it on your skin for 20 minutes then gently peel the mask off your face. Wash your skin with lukewarm water and apply moisturizer. This makes facial skin to glow and smooth.

Mint for Skin care

Mint, the well known mouth and breath freshener that is scientifically known as Mentha.

Mint oil is a good antiseptic and anti-pruritic material, mint juice is an excellent skin cleanser. It soothes skin, and helps to cure infections and itchiness, as well as being a good way to reduce pimples, and it can even relieve some of the symptoms of acne.      

• Crush mint leaves and combine it with honey to apply on your skin. This mint face pack cleanses and tightens your pores completely,  thus, giving you fresh and oil-free skin tone.

• Grind mint leaves with rose water in a grinder and spread  this wonderful mix on your pimples to heal them fast. In case you have severe pimples, leave this preparation overnight. This home remedy is a sure-shot remedy to drive away persistent acne.  Mint, rich in sallicylic acid, helps heal pimple quickly and prevent its recurrence.

• Boil mint leaves in water and simmer it till the water remains half.. Once cool, strain the mixture to use as a face toner. Use this mint toner to keep acne at bay. Furthermore, this toner helps keep your skin oil -free and fresh.

•  Apply fresh ground mint leaves on your face to lighten your skin tone dramatically. Application of mint paste or mint juice helps to diminish under-eyes circles as well as puffiness of eyes.