DIY Face Mask: Banana, Honey and Lemon

Hey everyone!

Hope your weekend's treating you well so far. 

I personally LOVE homemade scrubs and masks simply because they are all natural, effective, and inexpensive. It take only a little time shopping for the items and preparing them, and it's completely worth it!!

Sundays are usually ideal for relaxing - a great day for pampering yourself in the comfort of your home! Here's a homemade mask that you need to try! 

Ingredients

1/4 small, ripe banana
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps

01. Cleanse your face and neck with a facial cleanser.

02. Cut or tear the banana into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Then, mash the
      banana pieces with a metal fork until it turns to mush.

03. Add honey and lemon juice to the banana mush.
     (It doesn't matter which goes into the mush first as long as they are both poured in.)

04. Mix the ingredients well until you get a slightly runny consistency.
     (You don't want the mixture very runny or it'll drip down your face; you don't want it
      very thick either because it'll be difficult to spread on your face.)

05. Make sure your face and neck are dry.

06. Apply the mixture onto your face and neck, making sure to avoid the entire eye area
     and hairline. It's best to apply the mask within 10 minutes of mixing it or else it dries
     up and hardens.
     (The closer to the hairline you apply the mask, the more difficult it is to remove
     because some bits will get stuck in your hair.)

*Note: If you like bananas and honey, you'll be tempted to eat this straight from your
          face because it smells yummy. I should know because I did it! *lol*

07. Leave the mask on for about 20 minutes. Once it's completely dry, the mask will
     feel like a thin, satin film on your skin.

*Note: You may experience a slight stinging sensation because of the lemon juice - this is normal. 
          If it feels painful or if the stinging persists and is very uncomfortable, then STOP and
          immediately wash your face. 
          Also, be mindful if you have any cuts or open wounds on your face because it WILL hurt. Best
          to wait until the cut or wound heals.

08. Wash your face with lukewarm/warm/cold water. Then, gently pat your face dry with
      a face towel.

09. Apply your toner (if you use one) and facial moisturiser like you normally would.

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Results

My face and neck felt like SATIN immediately after - soft and smooth like a baby's bum! My skin felt hydrated and taut. My face looked clean, bright and radiant. I really like it! I'd definitely recommend this mask! :D

Benefits of Bananas, Honey and Lemon Juice

Bananas contain vitamins that are known to improve complexion and even smooth wrinkles when applied directly to the skin. Eating bananas is also a great way to beautify as vitamins C and B6, manganese and water improve your complexion from the inside out.

While bananas help nourish the skin, honey absorbs and retains moisture, hydrating the skin and enhancing your natural glow. 

Lemon juice is a natural exfoliator, skin lightener, and brightens your skin. It also helps to reduce the appearance of scars and acne. If you have dark spots, scars, acne or would just like to lighten your complexion, try using lemons.

Why This Mask Is GOOD

•  The ingredients can be easily found in your kitchen. Or grocery store.

•  It's home made, which means that NO chemicals and preservatives are used.

•  It's totally inexpensive, people. Seriously!

•  It's effective. But you must be patient because you'll see long-term results only over the
    course of weeks.

Skin Type

This mask is suitable for all skin types, especially combination or oily skin types because lemon can be a little drying when applied to the skin. 

If you have dry skin, try reducing the amount of lemon or simply make the mask without it. 

Preparation Time

5 minutes

Frequency

Best to use this mask 2 - 3 times a week. The more frequently you use it, the more apparent you'll see and feel the results.

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Have a go and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear from you! :)

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~