Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: February 10, 2016, 5:18 PM
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We all know that banana is an instant energy booster and a perfect post workout food. But it is also packed with numerous beauty benefits, improving dry skin to limp hair. Here are top five ways you can profit from the fruit's beauty benefits!
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Yellow teeth: According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, rubbing the inside of ripe banana peel can whiten your teeth. Do this for two minutes and then wash off with water.
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Burns: In some cases, placing a banana peel on the burns showed improvement in the condition, says Dr Uma Singh, Professor of Ayurvedic medicine. However, severe burn injuries should be treated clinically.
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Limp hair: Use a banana hair pack to deal with dry and limp hair. To do this, blend two small bananas with a spoonful of olive oil and three tablespoons of mayonnaise. Apply on the scalp and hair strands and wash with lukewarm water after 30 minutes, advices Anusuya Suresh, an expert in herbal remedies .
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Dry skin: Have dry skin? Make a banana face mask by mixing few drops of honey and two tablespoons of curd to a mashed banana, mix and apply on the face. Let it remain 15 – 20 minutes before washing it with water.
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Cracked heels: To deal with cracked heels naturally, use banana, lemon and honey foot pack. Mash a ripe banana, add a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice each. Apply it on your feet , leave it for one hour and wash it with warm water. Do this every alternate day for effective results.
