This week in Natasha’s kitchen, the banana-based baking enthusiast is switching gears. Instead of a recipe, Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan is eager to share some of her favorite ways to use leftover banana peels:
Don’t throw away those banana peels! Did you know that there are a lot of different ways that you can make use of your leftover banana peels? From DIY, homemade organic skincare to unique tasty treats, the peel can be just as useful as the fruit itself. Next time you try out one of Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan’s banana-based recipes, be sure to try one of these ideas out too:
Water Purifier
Yes, that’s right: you can use a banana peel as a water purification system! Researchers have pointed to evidence-based claims that minced banana peel can remove lead and copper from water. In a recent study published in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, a study was conducted using a banana peel to purify river water. In their experiment’s findings, the researchers found banana peels can, in fact, remove copper and lead from water sources. So if you’d like to take a more natural approach to ensuring that your water is free of impurities, you might want to consider giving this trick a try!
Skin Moisturizer
If you find yourself without any moisturizer during a busy morning, reach for a banana! A banana peel can be used like a face mask. By applying the peels to your face, you will enjoy natural moisturizing benefits, including reduced puffiness and redness. According to dermatology experts, the tannins and phytonutrients found in banana peels could be the cause of these unique benefits.
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