Did you know that banana peels are chock-full of vitamins and minerals that we essentially throw out? High in vitamins B16, B12, magnesium, and potassium, banana peels are something to use and not throw out. As strange as it may sounds, banana peel benefits are abundant and you should be using it on a regular basis!
Banana Peel Benefits
#1. Teeth Whitening
Just rubbing a banana peel directly onto your teeth will start the whitening process! Do this every single day for about a week, and you'll start noticing a difference!
#2. Anti-Acne
Banana peels have long been attributed to curing acne, therefore just rubbing a peel onto the affected area will prevent acne and cure any existing acne as well. Rub a banana peel onto the affected area every night before bed.
#3. Wrinkle Reducer
Did you know that banana peels can reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles? Simply rub the peel around the eyes, mouth, or anywhere else. The vitamins and minerals contained in the peel help to regenerate cells, slowing down the aging process and eliminating existing lines.
#4. Pain Reliever
Have a sore spot and need to relive some pain? Banana peels are GREAT for that! Simply place a banana peel directly onto the sore spot or area and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then pain should subside quickly!
#5. Psoriasis Helper
Because banana peels are very moisturizing, they will greatly with psoriasis! Place a banana peel onto the affected area to soothe and moisturize.
#6. Bug Bites
Got an itch from a bug bite? Rub a banana peel onto the affected area to soothe the itch AND also prevent future bites.
#7. Polish
Funny enough, banana peels are also great leather, silver, and shoe polishers! Just rub a banana peel onto any one of the mentioned surfaces, and they'll be good as new!
#8. Sun Protector
When laying in the sun, the UV rays can do serious damage to your eyes. Rub a banana peel onto your eye lids to protect them, prevent cataracts, and reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
#9. Wart Remover
Remove a wart simply and painlessly by tying a banana peel onto the affected area and leaving it overnight. In the morning, the wart should have minimized in size, and, in a few days, be gone completely!
#10. Consume Them!
Believe it or not, banana peels are also consumed! Because they're high in B vitamins, a lot of cultures around the world use them in their cooking. Banana peels are also great at tenderizing chicken.
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