6 Banana Scrubs For A Beautiful Skin All Year Round

Take a look at some of the amazing banana scrubs you could make to get the skin of your dreams!

By Tejaswini Parker

Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 15:35

Banana is one fruit you might not relate to beauty. This tropical fruit is rich in antioxidants and has a lovely aroma. The antioxidants scavenge the free radicals present on the skin and slow down the ageing process. When used to make scrubs, bananas could do a great deal of benefit for the skin.

It softens the skin better than most of the creams that are available in the market. Bananas contain a good amount of phosphorus and potassium that help in skin tightening.

Applying banana scrubs or masks on your face or body can help in balancing the pH level of the skin. 75% of banana is water, which means, it is a great hydrating agent. Banana is soothing on the skin and cools down the body effectively.

The benefit of using a banana scrub is that it does two functions at the same time, which are:

1. It is a great exfoliator.
2. It moisturises your skin as well, so you won't need any other moisturizer after rinsing off the scrub

Banana scrubs can be used even if you have acne, since it is very easy on the skin and isn't coarse like store-bought scrubs. These scrubs can be used as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis.

So, without further ado, have a look at some of the best banana scrubs for a beautiful skin all year round.

#1 Banana And Oatmeal Scrub

Take ¼th of a banana, a pinch of nutmeg powder and ½ a teaspoon of crushed oats. Mix them all well and apply it on your face. Before applying it on your face, wet it with water for a smooth application. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse off with tap water.

#2 Banana Body Scrub

Mix half a banana with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Massage it on your whole body around 15 minutes before bath. Rinse it off while bathing and don't apply soap after that. This will leave you with a glowing and baby-like skin.

#3 Banana And Milk Exfoliating Scrub

Mix one banana, one teaspoon of whole-fat milk and one teaspoon of gram flour. Massage this scrub on your face and hands and leave for 10 minutes before washing it off with tap water. Apply coconut oil on your face and hands afterward.

#4 Banana Moisturizing Scrub

Take one whole banana and 2 tablespoons of honey and mix them well. Grind it in the mixer and store it in the refrigerator. Just apply the scrub on your face for 15 minutes and let the magic happen. Wash it off with tap water and you'll get a moisturized, healthy-looking skin.

#5 Vanilla And Banana Whole Body Scrub

Take one banana, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and ½ a teaspoon of vanilla essence. Grind it up in the mixer. This scrub is ideal as a pre-party preparation. Massage the scrub on your entire body and leave for 15 minutes before taking a bath.

#6 Banana Chocolate Facial Scrub

This might be the tastiest scrub you would have ever come across and you'll find it really difficult to resist. Take ½ a banana, one teaspoon of plain yogurt, 2 cubes of grated chocolate and one teaspoon of salt. Mix it all up and microwave it for 10 seconds. Once it is at room temperature, apply it on your face and let it sit for 10 minutes and scrub for 2 minutes. Rinse it off with tap water.