Experts say that girls talk with their skin. If the skin is not smooth, full of acne, redness, pigmentation, you may not like looking at yourself in the mirror. In such a situation, you can win in a great way. You don’t need anything for this, except banana leaves. The best thing ever. But most people don’t know how to use it. Let’s find out step by step.
So, before applying banana leaves to the skin, it is necessary to know its qualities. In fact, people in India have used banana leaves more as a food container, many also use them as a cooking medium. However, banana leaves are also very beneficial for your skin and hair too. You will be surprised to know everything. So what are we waiting for?
Know about the qualities of banana leaves?
The innermost part of nature is like a secret door of an ancient temple. All these gems are hidden away, it seems almost impossible to find their traces even after seven births. Again, there are many ingredients in front of our eyes, whose properties, qualities are almost immense. If you know them, you will believe, and if you believe, you will surely understand.
- Protects from UV Rays: The green banana leaf layer protects our body from harmful UV rays. It’s softness comforts every cell in your body.
- Antioxidants are wonderful: Banana leaves contain a large amount of antioxidants, which prevent skin damage. In today’s rat race, the age of youth is decreasing day by day. The skin is wrinkling prematurely. Banana leaf face pack helps to prevent it.
- When it is allantoin: A compound called allantoin is present in banana leaves. As a result, nitrogen metabolism is created in the animal body. It increases the skin’s immunity.
- Tan-run: Banana leaf face pack is capable of reducing skin tan. It also has the ability to heal wounds. This leaf also cures skin diseases like eczema.
- Dandruff runs away: Banana leaves are too effective in solving the problem of dandruff. It also reduces the itching of the hair roots as well.
- Brain comfort: Actually, Banana leaves are cool. That is why using it on the head provides comfort. It also cools the head down. It increases thinking power. It inspires you to work with new enthusiasm.
- Helps in good sleep: Those who have sleep problems, suffering from insomnia, may also get benefit from using banana leaves.
How to use Banana Leaves in skincare?
Now, let’s know how to use banana leaves in skin care…….
Banana leaf face mask:
Wash fresh banana leaves thoroughly. Then cut them into small pieces, mash them with a little water or aloe vera gel to make a paste. Apply this paste on your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Once it dries, wash your face with lukewarm water.
Benefits of steaming with banana leaves
Cut fresh banana leaves into small pieces, put them in a bowl, pour boiling water over them. Face the bowl and cover your face with a towel. Steam for 10-15 minutes. You will see that this steam will help open the cells of your face and remove dirt. You will get a natural detox on your skin. Your skin will be fresh and glowing.
Banana leaf oil
Wash and dry the fresh banana leaves. Grind them into a small powder. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the powdered leaves. Then do not forget to boil them for about 10-15 minutes on low heat. You need to strain the oil to ensure that there are no impurities. You can apply this oil as a moisturizer before going to bed.
Banana leaves to relieve skin irritation
Wash fresh banana leaves and grind them to extract the juice. Apply the leaves directly to the area of the skin where there is acne or skin irritation and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Then wash it off. You can get benefits.
Disclaimer: These ‘How to’ tips are based on very general information. If you want to use banana leaves for skin care, you can do it. However, before that, understand your medical condition and consult a doctor. If you are allergic to banana leaves, then it can be counterproductive.
