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1. Banana Face Pack - Lovely and soothing for dry skin.
You will need:
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. almond oil
1 ripe banana
Method
Combine everything in a bowl and mush into a paste with a fork. Apply this to face and leave on for 20 minutes. Remove with
cool water and pat dry.
Banana Face Pack - For vegetarians (without egg)
You will need:
Half a tub of natural yoghurt
Honey
Banana
Method
1.Take half a tub of natural yoghurt,
2 tablespoons of runny honey and a banana.
3.Mash together with a fork and apply to face and neck.
4.Leave for about 10 minutes and then rinse off.
How To Slow Down Aging With Bananas
Banana is the perfect food and helps in slowing down aging. It contains virtually no fat and should be on your daily food list.
Bananas are rich in vitamins, potassium, calcium and manganese.
Apply the following banana face pack.
Mash 1/2 of a banana and apply. Relax for a half hour and then remove with cool water. Bananas are rich in oils that will keep
the skin from drying out.
If you are looking for an exfoliating mask, blend a mashed banana with white cosmetic clay and apply. This mask is both
moisturizing and nourishing.
For damaged hair, combine a ripe banana with a few drops of almond oil. Massage into your hair and keep for about 15 minutes.
Rinse with soda water and then shampoo and condition as usual.
Your hands can benefit from bananas as well. Mash a banana with a little butter and then rub the mixture into your hands.
Banana Peels for Managing Psoriasis
Dry and itchy skin that eventually turns scaly is a condition known as psoriasis; it is a genetic
disease that affects both the skin and the joints, and the severity of the condition varies from
person to person. People who suffer from psoriasis of the skin experience inflamed lesions that
cannot be treated with standard moisturizers, oils, or other topical treatments.
The skin condition can be treated with prescription-strength creams and moisturizers, but each
person reacts to the products in a different way. The inside of the banana peel has been used

2. to treat psoriasis for many years, and most people will see results within a few days and weeks.
The skin is replenished with natural moisture, nutrients and compounds that reduce itchiness
and help make scales disappear. Rubbing the inside of the peel on the affected area or areas
once or twice per day may help relieve or eliminate the symptoms of psoriasis and restore the
skin back to a healthy state.
In addition to psoriasis, banana peel can help to alleviate several skin conditions including:
Irritation from mosquito bites – banana peel helps soothe the skin after a bug or mosquito bite
Treating poison ivy rashes – banana peel soothes and cools the skin after an allergic response
and can help reduce the outbreak of rashes.
Reducing bruises – banana peel can speed up the natural healing and recovery process so that
the skin cells can regenerate and restore themselves.
Getting rid of warts – banana peels can be used to cover up a wart and provide relief from skin
irritation. The peel helps to heal the wart and surrounding skin so that the skin cells can
regenerate naturally. The banana peel can be cut down to size and taped over the wart to
secure it in place. It can take approximately 5 – 7 days for the wart to heal completely, but the
compounds in the peel can help speed up the healing and skin regeneration process.
Getting rid of plantar warts – in addition to getting rid of regular warts that form on top of the
skin, banana peels may help reduce the pain and irritation of plantar warts located on the soles
of the feet. The peel can be placed directly on the wart to help reduce inflammation and pain
and restore the skin.
Treating acne – since acne is involves skin inflammation and irritation, the inside of the banana
peel can be used to soothe the skin and reduce acne outbreaks.
Banana Peels for Managing Wrinkles
Banana peels contain many nutrients and minerals that can help restore the skin. When
applied across the forehead, they may also be a valuable headache treatment. Regularly
pressing the inside of the peel on large areas of the skin such as the forehead or sides of the
cheeks may help tighten up the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Results will not be
instant, but the skin will look fresher, more toned and healthier.
Additional Skin Benefits of Bananas
The flesh of the banana can be used as an anti-wrinkle topical skin treatment and mashed
banana is commonly used as a facial mask to brighten up the skin and clear up acne. ¼ cup of
mashed banana combined with honey and other antioxidant-rich fruits can help detoxify the
skin and deliver essential nutrients to the surface of the skin for brightening and toning. The
soothing properties of the banana fruit can also help alleviate the symptoms of acne and other
types of skin imbalances that cause inflammation.
Other Health Benefits of Bananas
In addition to the skin benefits of the banana peel, the flesh can be eaten to reduce symptoms
of certain diseases or imbalances in the body. Some of the top benefits of banana and banana
peels include:
Natural hangover cure: A banana milk shake can help soothe the stomach and replenish the
body with nutrients after excessive alcohol consumption
Relieve hiccups: Burnt banana leaves mixed with honey can reduce hiccups instantly

3. Reduce the symptoms of depression: Bananas contain tryptophan which induces relaxation
and also contains other compounds that can improve the mood
Reduce constipation: Eating raw bananas can improve digestion and reduce constipation.
Boiled bananas can also provide relief from indigestion or diarrhea.
Increase energy: Raw bananas are a natural energy booster; each banana contains
approximately 100 calories and is easily assimilated into the body
Managing ulcers: Bananas are easy to digest and absorb and will not put stress on the ulcers.
They also help to neutralize acids in the stomach which can help prevent indigestion and other
digestive problems that trigger ulcer problem
Banana Ice Cream
Warning: This recipe requires an ice-cream maker.
Ingredients
6 ripe bananas (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 Cup light corn syrup
1 vanilla bean, scraped down
1 1/2 Cup heavy cream
Directions
1. Place bananas in freezer and freeze overnight. This will enhance the banana flavors
2. Remove the bananas from freezer and allow to thaw for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Peel the bananas and place in bowl of food processor along with the lemon juice.
4. Process for 10 to 15 seconds. You want a puree.
5. Add corn syrup and vanilla bean seeds and turn processor on; blend until incorporated then;
6. Slowly pour in the heavy cream.
7. Process until smooth.
8. Chill mixture in refrigerator until it reaches about 40 degrees.
9. Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
10. Place mixture in an airtight container and freeze for 3 to 6 hours before serving.
Banana Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Butter or margarine (unsalted)
1 Cup Sugar (can be half brown half white granulated)
2 Eggs (or three egg whites to avoid cholesterol)
1 Cup Mashed bananas (frozen overnight is best)
1 teaspoon Vanilla (or one fresh vanilla pod)
1/2 c Sour cream
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 Cup Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts are great)
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

4. 2 Cups Flour
Directions
1. In bowl, cream butter with sugar.
2. Beat in eggs.
3. In one medium bowl combine mashed bananas, vanilla and sour cream.
4. If using a vanilla pod cut the pod lengthwise, scrape out the pulp and seeds, and add what sticks to the knife to the
bowl in step three above.
5. In another medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
6. Fold the dry mixture into the creamed mixture, stirring just to blend.
7. In the now empty "dry" bowl, combine finely chopped nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
8. Sprinkle half over bottom of well greased bundt or tube pan.
9. Spoon in half the batter. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and cover with balance of batter.
10. Bake at 350 degrees approx. 45 minutes or until cake is nicely browned. Do a toothpick test to check for done-ness.
11. Rack cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
12. Turn out onto a serving place by placing the plate on the top of the bundt pan and turning both so the plate becomes
the bottom. This will prevent accidents.
13. I will sometimes add a 1/4 Cup from a package of trail-mix instead of the 1/4 Cup of nuts for a different flavor/texture.
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INGREDIENTS
1 small banana
2 tablespoons fresh heavy cream
1 tablespoon organic honey
1 tablespoon oat flour
Bottled or spring water
Rose hydrosol (see “Note,” below, about hydrosols.
METHOD
Mash the banana, using the back of a fork, and then add cream, honey, and flour. Stir to mix well. You may need to add a little more
cream or flour to obtain the consistency of thick cream of yogurt.
Apply mask to the clean face, including the area around the eyes and the neck, and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse off with bottled
or spring water and cotton pads, and dab on a little rose hydrosol, allowing to dry naturally.
Effect: nourishes
Skin types: dry, aging
Frequency of use: 3 times a week
Shelf life: 6 hours in refrigerator
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Treatment time: 30 minutes
Note about hydrosols: Also known as floral waters (but not flower waters), hydrosols are a byproduct of steam distillation, created
while extracting essential oil. Hydrosols have properties similar to those of their related essential oils, although inevitably in a less
concentrated form, but they are enriched with various water-soluble active ingredients. Their gentleness makes them an excellent
way to tone, hydrate, and rebalance the pH of the skin, so they are frequently recommended as final cleansers/toners after
cleansing or nourishing masks.
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