Reasons to not toss away your banana peels
Banana peels are the secret to good health. Read why.
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We should all know by now why spotted bananas are good for you or why bananas should be part of your diet but what we don’t know is what to do with that skin once we have eaten the fruit. It is actually quite useful and more than just trash according to website brightside.me
Did you know Banana peels contain vitamin C and vitamin E and they also contain potassium, zinc, iron, and manganese.
Before you toss the peels, rub them on your face. These nutrients can calm inflamed skin and reduce acne outbreaks.
They also great for wrinkles.
- Rub the banana peel over your skin and leave for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Wash your face and moisturise.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
Got silver? Use the peels to shine up your silver collection. The potassium inside the peels help with the sparkle.
White teeth: Ditch your teeth whitening paste and go all natural with the ripe banana peels.
- Brush your teeth and rinse your teeth well.
- Take the inside of the banana peel and rub it on your teeth for 2 minutes.
- Rinse your teeth again and repeat daily.
Read more ways on brightside.me