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2. Preparing Banana Peels for Skin Application
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Banana peels must be correctly prepared for usage before you can maximize their skin-softening ability. Start by choosing ripe bananas with yellow peels that have a few brown patches; these provide the most concentration of helpful nutrients. Don't throw away the banana's peel after you have eaten it! To eliminate any dirt or pesticides possibly present on the outside surface, rinse it completely under cool water instead. Using a fresh towel, pat the peel dry. The inner side of the peel—which is softer and contains more of the medicinal compounds—is what you should use for most applications. If you so like, you can cut the peel into more doable smaller pieces. Should you intend to create a banana peel paste, you might mash the peel with a fork until it becomes a smooth consistency or run the peel in a food processor. Banana peels can be frozen for later usage if you would want to make ahead preparations. Just lay the fresh peels in a freezer-safe container or bag and keep them for up to three months. Once you're ready to utilize them, let the peels thaw at room temperature before application. Drying the banana peels is another way one may be ready. Cut the peels into thin strips then run them under low heat in an oven or dehydrator until they are totally dry. Using a coffee grinder or food processor, these dried peels can be ground into a fine powder, making a flexible ingredient that can be combined with water or another skincare product to produce a paste. If you're pressed for time, you might also straight-forwardly apply the banana peel on your skin without pretreatment. Just cut a tiny bit of the peel and softly circularly rub the inner side on your skin. For spot treatments or rapid applications, this approach is especially successful. Making a banana peel infusion is another way for people worried about the possible mess or trouble fresh banana peels could cause. To achieve this, lay fresh banana peels in a container and top them with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba oil. Let the concoction sit for one week or two, shaking it only daily. Strain the peels following the infusion period to produce a nutrient-dense oil fit for several skincare uses. Whichever way you prepare the banana peels, make sure they are clean and clear of any mold or too much browning; these could aggravate the skin.
