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Banana Mask for Oily Skin

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This is a soothing face mask and great if you have bananas around the house.

Bananas are great for the hair, too. See my Banana & Avocado Deep Conditioning Treatment for Dry Hair recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • An orange or a lemon

Preparation:

Mix the banana and honey together.
Add a few drops of juice from an orange or a lemon.
Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with a cool washcloth or a steaming warm washcloth.

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User Reviews

 2 out of 5
Best for oily skin, not acne, Member glassesonnerds

I recommend that you mix well and add plenty of banana so the mixture doesn't turn out too runny. After washing this mask off, I noticed that there was a shine to my face and all the oil was virtually gone. However, it didn't help the redness of my pimples or reduce them. This mask seems best for people with oily skin though I'm sure there can be mixed results for everyone.

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