Banana hair masks, face packs and health benefits

         
Banana hair masks:

Banana is the most available fruit across the globe through out the year. Apart from health benefits, banana has been widely used for skin and hair care treatments. 

Now let's check out benefits of using banana for hair:

• Banana is a rich source of vitamin A, C, natural oils. This helps in maintaining elasticity of hair. 
• Potassium  present in banana softens the hair shaft and strengthens hair strands.
• Banana hair masks helps to protect hair from dull, itchy scalp and dry hair.

 1.  Banana, avocado, coconut oil hair mask: 

Mash ripe banana and avocado, to this add 3tbsp of 

coconut oil. Apply this to your scalp and hair. Leave it for
30 minutes and rinse with shampoo. This hair mask makes your hair soft, shiny, rejuvenates and moisturizes scalp.

2. Banana Hydrating Hair Mask:

Mash banana and avocado and add tbsp almond oil, 2tbsp honey. Mix well and apply this hair mask for 30 minutes and rinse with mild shampoo. This helps to keep your hair moisturized and hydrated.








3. Banana hair masks for hair growth:

To mash banana add tbsp honey and egg white.
Apply this mixture for 30 to 40 minutes for hair growth. Rinse with mild shampoo.  Follow this home remedy twice a week for faster hair growth.







4. Banana and egg mask for hair growth:


Egg and banana is a protein pack for hair.
This mask helps in faster growth of hair.
Mash banana and add egg white, applying this mask twice a week would give you best results.

          

5. Banana and cinnamon hair mask:


Combine 1tbsp of honey,cinnamon powder and yogurt. Mix well and add the mixture to mashed banana. Cinnamon stimulates in circulation of blood which helps in growth of hair follicles.
Apply this mixture once a week for hair growth.

6. Deep Conditioning banana olive oil hair mask:

To mashed banana add 1 tbsp of honey and 4 tbsp of   

olive oil and coconut oil. Olive oil helps to keep hair moisturized  and is good for scalp treatment. Apply this mask for 30 minutes and wash with mild shampoo.

7. Banana hair loss control mask:

 To mashed banana and 3 tbsp of yogurt and blend it. Apply this pack all over your hair. This hair mask strengthens hair from roots and controls hair fall.

  8. Amla powder and banana hair mask:

Amla powder( Indian gooseberry) is easily 

available 

 in any local stores. Amla is a rich source of

Vitamin C and antioxidants. Amla helps in 

building long and thick hair. 

To mashed banana add 3tbsp of amla powder 

and mix well. Apply this mask twice a week 

would help in long, thick and shiny hair.

Banana benefits for skin care:

Many of us love eating bananas, it's a fruit which helps in numerous health benefits. Apart from health benefits, bananas help in  protecting skin and hair damage. It's a fruit which is available in all seasons.

Health benefits of banana:

Banana is a pack of nutrients,vitamins A, B C and E, minerals like zinc, potassium, fiber and manganese. Banana is an instant energy booster, including banana in breakfast helps to kick start your day.

1.Weight loss:

The fiber content in banana is soluble when reaches digestive tract helps to absorb water and slows digestion, keeps you feel full and balance sugar level in body.

2. Protect from stomach ulcers:

Banana have Protease inhibitors which helps to fight bacteria and helps against damage of stomach that cause stomach ulcers. 

3. Controls Blood Pressure:

Bananas being rich source of potassium helps to control blood pressure. Calcium and magnesium helps to combat high blood pressure.

4. Fights Anaemia:

As we know iron content helps in improving hemoglobin percent. The iron content in banana helps to fight anaemia and improves red blood cells count.

5. Protects from heart diseases:

Foods that are rich in fiber and potassium are good for health of heart. Therefore, consuming bananas daily helps to reduce risk of heart strokes .

6. Helps from constipation:

The starch present in banana helps to get relief from constipation.

7. Controls heavy menstrual flow:

Women who suffer with heavy periods can take banana along with ghee as it is good source of vitamin B6 which controls estrogen level. 

Banana flower:

Banana flower increases production of progesterone and controls heavy periods. Eating cooked banana flower with curd helps to control heavy flow during periods.

Banana benefits for Skin Care:

Banana is a pack of nutrients, vitamins and minerals which are essential for skin care. Now lets check what bananas can do for our skin.

Vitamin A in banana :

1. Exfoliates and makes skin smooth and toned.

2. Helps in wound healing.

3. Repairs cell structure thereby protecting skin from UV rays.

4. Clears acne, sun burns.

5. Reduces wrinkles.

Vitamin B in banana:

1.Delays aging.

2. Moisturizes skin.

3. Controls dryness.

4. Lightens skin and improves skin complexion.

Vitamin E in banana:

1. Helps to treat skin inflammation.

2. Prevents blemishes.

3. Fights  free radical in skin.

Potassium:

1. Retains moisture in skin.

2. Makes skin hydrated.

Amino acid:

1.Nourishes skin.

2. Maintains skin elasticity.

1. Banana face pack  for oily skin:

Ingredients:

• Ripe banana.
• honey.
• 1 tbsp of lemon Juice.

Mash banana and add honey and lemon juice. Mix well and apply this pack all over your face for 15 minutes. Wash with cool water.

2. Banana face pack  for dry skin:

Ingredients:

• Avocado.
• Banana. 

Mash banana and avocado to a fine paste. Spread the mixture all over your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water followed by a moisturizer.

3. Clay and Banana face pack  for all skin types:

This face pack works well for all skin types and is very efficient mask for oily skin.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

1 tbsp olive or almond oil

1 tbsp bentonite clay  (available in all beauty stores)

Mix all the ingredients into fine paste.Apply this mask for 15 to 20 minutes. Once the mask gets hard wash with cool water.

4. Banana face pack  for sun burn:

The antioxidants present in banana protects skin from sun burns and its the best face mask in summers. For cooling affect place the mask in freezer for 10 minutes. 

Ingredients:

• Banana
• Yogurt 
• Rosewater

Mix all the ingredients and massage gently all over your face and neck. Leave it for 15 minutes and relax. Rosewater gives a soothing feeling. Wash with cool water.

5. Banana face pack  for acne and blackheads:

Banana peel works very for acne and pimples. Apply banana peel all over your face and on blackheads. This helps to reduce acne, pimples and blemishes.

6. Banana face pack  for glowing skin:

Ingredients:

• Banana
• Sandalwood powder
• Honey

Mash banana and add 1tbsp of sandalwood powder and add honey. Sandalwood helps to keep skin complexion fair and absorbs excessive oil from skin. Apply to your face and massage gently. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash with cool water.

7. Banana face pack  for skin scrub:

Ingredients:

• Banana
• Sugar
• Oatmeal powder

Add oatmeal powder and sugar to mashed banana.  Massage in circular motion all over your face. Sugar granules and oatmeal removes dead cells from skin and makes skin glow. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash with cool water. You can add rosewater or lemon juice to the mixture.

8. Banana face pack to fight wrinkles:

Apply mashed banana all over your face and massage gently. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash with cool water.

9. Banana face pack  for anti-aging:

Ingredients:

• Banana
• Oats powder
• Honey and egg yolk

Mix all the ingredients and apply this face pack all over your face. Egg yolk helps to tighten skin and delays aging. Leave this mask for 20 minutes and wash with cool water.

10. Banana face pack to keep skin hydrated:

Ingredients:

• Ripe banana
• Honey

Mash ripe banana and add tbsp of honey and massage your face for 5 to 10 minutes. Leave the pack for some time and wash with cool water. This home remedy helps in making your skin glow and keeps it hydrated.

11. Turmeric and Banana face pack:

Ingredients:

• Ripe banana
• Turmeric
• Milk

Mix all the ingredients and apply the pack all over your face. Turmeric has been used since ancients times to improve skin complexion, reduce acne scars and pimples.

12. Banana mask to keep skin moisturized:

Ingredients:

• Vitamin E oil 
• Banana
• Yogurt

To mashed banana add  1 tbsp Vitamin E oil and tbsp yogurt. Vitamin E oil makes skin hydrated, soft and improves skin complexion. Massage the mixture for 5 minutes and wash off with cool water after 10 minutes.