When it comes to facials, fruity facials are my first preference. Because these fruity facials are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients that instantly transform your skin and rejuvenate it. It provides instant whitening and glow to your skin, without hurting it. Also, such fruity treatments are safe for our skin because these natural remedies are tried and tested for centuries. 

Among these fruits, banana is a wonderful fruit that is easily accessible throughout the year. It is sweet and delicious fruit that is a favorite pick-up fruit for all kids and adults. Due to its enormous benefits, bananas have become a favorite pick-up fruit for our skin and hair. 

Bananas are good for our appetite and for our dull and lifeless skin too. They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients that instantly make your skin fair, glowing and supple. With this humble fruit, and by combining it with other simple ingredients, you can treat a lot of skin issues like dryness, acne, dark spots, aging, hyper pigmentation, and radiance. 

Before discussing the recipes of banana face masks for instant skin whitening and glow. Let’s look over the benefits that these yummy bananas provide to our skin. 

1. Moisturization

Bananas are rich with water content that keeps skin soft, supple and moisturized. It contains natural oils and vitamins that keep dryness and flakiness at bay. 

2. Anti-aging 

Bananas are anti-aging as they contain vitamin C that promotes collagen production. The antioxidants in bananas fight with the free radicals that cause premature wrinkles and fine lines. Thus, the use of these banana face masks also helps in getting youthful skin. 

3. Source of vitamins 

Bananas are rich with vitamin A, E, and C that nourish your skin and help in cell regeneration. It overall promotes skin health. 

4. Whitening and glow 

Bananas contain potassium, vitamin C and E that help in skin lightening and brightening. Vitamin C also reduces dark spots and hyper pigmentation on your skin that makes your skin clean and clear. The presence of antioxidants in bananas fight with free radicals on your skin and makes it glow. 

5. Reduce dark spots and pigmentation 

Bananas contain vitamin C that reduces scars, dark spots and pigmentation from your skin and gives you a clear and smooth skin. 

6. Cell rejuvenation 

Bananas are enriched with potassium that supports the rapid growth of new cells. It contains vitamin A that helps in cell renewal and cell rejuvenation. It also contains vitamin C that causes cells to turn over and produce collagen. 

7. Exfoliation 

Bananas contain natural oils that help in removing dead skin cells and skin’s exfoliation. 

8. Soothes inflamed skin 

Bananas show anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing redness, eczema and inflammation from your skin. It contains vitamin A that helps in skin healing, cell regeneration and reduce inflammation. 

Whenever you face dullness on your skin, and tired of using chemical-based skin treatments. Then, try out these marvelous banana face masks for instant glow and skin whitening effect. They pamper your skin and instantly boost a glow on your face. Some of these banana face masks are 

1. Banana, rice and milk face mask 
2. Banana, oats and honey face mask  
3. Banana, yogurt and lemon face mask  
4. Banana, orange and kiwifruit face mask 
5. Banana, papaya and milk cream face mask  

Rice powder or rice flour contains phytic acid- that is an antioxidant alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is good at exfoliating dead skin cells, curing acne and hyperpigmentation. Rice powder also contains para-aminobenzoic acid (aka PABA or vitamin B10), that helps in skin protection from UV rays. It also gives skin whitening effect. While milk contains lactic acid that retains moisture in your skin. It is packed with essential nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals that lighten, and brighten the skin. It also mildly exfoliates our skin and treats acne. 

Process

1. Cut the banana into small pieces and then mash it with the help of a fork. 
2. Now, add rice powder and milk to it. 
3. Mix it well, until it forms a thick slurry. 
4. Apply this face pack on your face and neck for 10-15 minutes. 
5. Then, wash your face with lukewarm water. 

Results 

• Skin whitening effect 

• Instant glow 

• Removes dead skin cells 

• Moisturizes skin 

• Removes wrinkles and fine lines 

• Cures acne 

Oats are packed with vitamin E, proteins and antioxidants that protect your skin, make it healthy and hydrated throughout the day. It has anti-inflammatory properties that soothes your skin and treats itchy skin. It also boosts collagen production, improves skin complexion, cleanses and exfoliates your skin. 

Raw honey is good at treating acne, and breakouts as it reduces inflammation. It also takes off dead skin and rejuvenates new skin cells.   

Process

1. In a clean bowl, mash the banana with the help of a fork. 
2. Next, crush the oats roughly. 
3. Then, add crushed oats and raw honey to mashed bananas. 
4. Mix it well, until it forms a thick consistency. 
5. Apply this face pack on your face and neck for 10-15 minutes. 
6. Then, wash your face and neck with the help of lukewarm water. 

Results 

• Skin lightening and glow

• Radiant skin 

• Cleanses skin 

• Soft and smooth skin 

• Hydrates skin 

Yogurt contains lactic acid that diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also exfoliates dull skin. Due to the presence of proteins, fats and vitamins it lock moisture in the skin and eventually lighten and brighten your skin. Moreover, it is also rich in probiotics that combat Propionibacterium acnes. 

Lemon is rich in vitamin C and citric acid that helps in skin lightening and brightening. As, it shows antimicrobial properties which help in controlling acne. Likewise, it also boosts collagen production in your skin.  

Process

1. Take a clean bowl and add banana in it. 
2. Mash the banana properly until there are no lumps left.  
3. Now, add yogurt to it and then add a few drops of lemon juice to it. 
4. Mix it well and apply this mixture on your face and neck for 15 minutes. 
5. Afterwards, wash off the face mask with lukewarm water. 

Results 

• Skin brightening effect 

• Fairness 

• Exfoliates skin 

• Cleanses skin 

• Combats p.acnes 

• Control oiliness on your skin 

Kiwifruit works wonders on your skin as it is enriched with vitamin C, E, K, and A, that boosts collagen production in your skin. It contains minerals and antioxidants that make your skin youthful, treat dark spots and boosts glow. 

While orange peel powder is full of vitamin C, and A, minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and citric acid that protects your skin from free radical damage, improves skin texture, exfoliates dead skin cells and controls excessive sebum production. 

Process

1. In a bowl, blend banana and kiwifruit together. 
2. Then, add orange peel powder to the mixture. 
3. Now, mix it well and use it on your face and neck for 10-15 minutes. 
4. Wipe it off with lukewarm water. 

Results 

• Skin whitening effect 

• Instant radiance 

• Clears dead debris from your skin 

• Removes oiliness from your skin 

• Got Soft and smooth skin 

Papaya contains papain enzyme that removes dull and dead debris from our skin. It contains vitamin A, B and C that lightens skin tone, reduce redness, and maintains skin hydration. The antioxidants in papaya like beta-carotene protect our skin from free radicals harming our skin. It also makes skin soft, supple, and youthful. 

Milk cream provides nourishment to the skin. As, it contains lactose that makes skin deeply moisturized and supple. It also reduces aging signs and gives you an instant glow. 

Process

1. In a clean container, blend banana and then add papaya puree to it. 
2. Now, add fresh milk cream and mix it properly. 
3. Apply this concoction with the help of an applicator. 
4. Leave it on your face and neck for 10-15 minutes. 
5. Wash it off with lukewarm water. 

Results 

• Anti-aging effect 

• Moisturizes skin 

• Instant glowing effect 

• Skin whitening effect