Bananas and their peels can be considered surprising starting ingredients for the preparation of numerous natural remedies to be used for health and beauty care, or at home and in the garden, for domestic cleaning and to take care of their plants. With the pulp of overripe bananas or with simple banana peel you can experiment with the following numerous alternative uses.
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Le bananas and theirs peelings they can be considered as surprising starting ingredients for the preparation of many natural remedies to be used for health and beauty care, or at home and in the garden, for domestic cleaning and to take care of your plants.
With the pulp of overripe bananas or with simple banana peel you can experience the following numerous alternative uses.
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Health and beauty
Hair mask
A hair mask may be prepared Blending one or two very ripe bananas, adding a little water until a creamy consistency is obtained, to be applied to damp hair for 15-30 minutes before shampooing. It is a particularly suitable treatment for damaged hair.
Teeth whitener
To get gods whiter teeth si recommends to rub a small piece of banana peel on them for about two minutes each time you brush your teeth, so that you can get a perfect smile.
Wrinkle mask
A wrinkle mask to be used three times a week can be obtained stirring well or by blending 1 small mashed banana, 2 tablespoons of whipping cream, 1 tablespoon of organic honey, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal with a little plain water or rose water. It's about a nourishing mask to be applied on a clean face and left to act for 30 minutes before rinsing.
Insect bites
In case of insect bites, with particular reference to mosquito bites, it is possible rub on them of the banana peel, in such a way as to relieve itching. You need to use the inside of the peel.
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warts
Bananas are rich in potassium, for this reason it is believed which can be useful in the treatment of warts. You can try rub the warts with the inside of the banana peel for a few weeks to notice changes.
Scratches and bruises
Scratches, nicks and bruises can benefit from the use of bananas due to their potassium content. You can apply of the banana peel on scratches and cuts to promote healing and banana pulp on bruises to try to speed up their disappearance.
Splinters
remove a splinter or thorn that may have stuck between your fingers. Pressing a piece of banana peel on the affected area can help facilitate its extraction, thanks to enzymes contained therein.
exfoliating scrub
Uno exfoliating scrub for the body or for the face can be prepared with alone three ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 3 tablespoons of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. The banana must be mashed with a fork and mixed with the other ingredients. The scrub should be applied to the skin with light circular movements.
Home & Garden
Attracting butterflies
Butterflies and birds, just like humans, are attracted to sweet smells and they would particularly love thearoma of bananas. To bring them closer, try placing a banana on the windowsill or on a small table in the garden.
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Fertilize the plants
Le dried banana peels and shredded are considered excellent fertilizzante for plants and for the vegetable garden, which can be mixed with the soil already at the moment of sowing. Among the flowers that particularly like bananas like natural fertilizer we find the pink. Banana peels can be used to enrich compost.
Cleaning of leather and silver
For the cleaning of leather accessories and silver objects it is possible avoid buying expensive products and from the dubious composition and simply use banana peels to rub them gently and a dry and clean cloth to complete the operation.
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Fighting aphids
To protect your plants from aphid attacks, whether they are in the garden or have been placed in pots, it is possible to resort to banana peels. Bury gods pieces of banana peel fresh in the soil at the base of the plant, to a depth of 5-7 centimeters.
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Feeding the dog
Bananas are considered to be among the safe foods to be consumed by your four-legged friend. Bananas are rich in potassium, fiber and vitamins, which are useful not only for us, but also for our dog. It is therefore possible, for example, to mix mashed bananas with the baby food from time to time.
Purify the water
Some research has shown that banana peels can be useful for water purification, due to their ability to absorb toxins, with particular reference to polluted rivers. Their use could be useful to purify rainwater to be used for watering plants or the garden.
Prepare the ice cream
Have a banana available, which will have to be Frozen, represents the simplest and fastest method for home-made ice cream preparation without using an ice cream maker. By simply blending the frozen bananas, you will obtain a creamy ice cream, to which you can possibly add other fruit or cocoa powder.
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Marta Albè
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