Bananas for Mask

Lately, I have been on the search for a great facial mask. I have found plenty of great ones from the Sephora website, but I am not willing to dish out the money. So, I've been going to the best place: my kitchen. There I am surrounded with ingredients that are full of protein, vitamins, and are already paid for. I even have enough products to make a hair mask. The main item is bananas. That's right bananas. They are quite messy, but full of protein that strengthen and softens the skin and hair.
The facial mask is perfect for acne prone skin. You will need:

• teaspoon of honey ( I use a homemade organic  honey, but use what is in your cabinet)
• a few drops of lemon juice
• half a banana ( feel free to enjoy the other half of banana or use for the next mask)
• Make sure to mash the bananas to form a creamy mask. Apply to the face and for fifteen minutes.
• Wash off with a lukewarm towel, continue with your normal skincare routine.

The hair mask gets deep to the scalp to hydrate and strengthen your strands. You will need:

• The other half of banana from the previous mask or a whole banana depending on hair length and thickness.
• Mash the banana and then add one egg to mix with the banana.
• Now, add a teaspoon of honey.
• Add a teaspoon of olive oil.
• Finish with a few drops of lemon juice to get a natural shine.
• Mix the ingredients to get a creamy mixture.
• Divide the hair into three sections, and apply the mask to the each section.
• Use a plastic cap to prevent the mask from getting on your clothes and to allow it to soak into the hair.
• Leave on for 30- 40 minutes.
• Wash off and continue with your haircare routine.

Hope these two masks help your skin, hair, and wallet.

                                                                With love,

                                                                   Sarah E.