Learn to Use Banana Peel

How to Use Banana Peel for Skin Care and around the House

Bananas are a great source of energy and have many nutritional benefits, but the banana peel can have a number of uses.  So think twice before tossing the peel.  Learn to use it for skin care, as well as around the house and you might save a few dollars in the process.

Skin Care

Banana peels can be used for a variety of different skin conditions because they contain lutein, an antioxidant and plenty of potassium. If you have warts, psoriasis or poison ivy, you should always keep bananas on your kitchen counter top and always take them on a camping trip!!

Use to help psoriasis: Rub the inside of a banana peel to the affected area and although it will be red at first, you should notice a difference in your skin within a few days.

Use to heal acne: Again, simply rub the inside of the banana peel over your acne, whether it's on your face or body, and your acne should improve within a few uses. I recommend applying at night so you don't smell like a banana all day.

Take the bite out of poison ivy: Rub the inside of a banana peel onto the poison ivy area and the itching should stop and the inflammation will go down. Reapply as needed. This is a great reason to pack a few banana's on that camping or hiking trip.

Heal warts: Rub the inside of a banana peel on the wart every night for a week and you will see improvement. Plantar's warts have responded well to this, and other warts may as well. If you are in a hurry, try taping the peel to the affected area overnight and you should see dramatic improvement within a week or two.

Removing Splinters: Similar to wart removal, tape a piece of the peel over the splinter. The enzymes will help dislodge the splinter and heal the wound.

Stop the itch from bug bites: Rub the inside of a banana peel on the affected and this should help to relief itch
Pain Reliever: The oil in a banana peel will help relieve the pain from burns and scratches.

Household Uses

Help Your Garden Grow: Bananas are naturally high in potassium and encourages plant growth. Use banana peel or puree entire banana and bury with soil.

Shoe Polish: Use the peel to make your kicks nice and shiny.

Make Houseplants Gleam: Just like peels can shine shoes, they can also be used to make the leaves of plants shine.