After-Beach Banana Mask

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The banana's B and C vitamins, potassium and fiber will help give you a healthy glow when you put them on your cereal - but what about when you put them on your face? No, we're not talking about missing your mouth - but rather mixing up a moisturizing mask to nourish your complexion.

Ingredients:

• 1 mashed ripe banana
• 2 teaspoons jojoba oil

Directions:

Mash banana together with jojoba oil so that it forms a creamy paste. Spread a thin layer onto face and neck. Let sit for 10 to 20 minutes. Wipe off using a warm, wet washcloth; rinse away any remaining residue. Spritz with green tea toner, follow with your favorite moisturizer.

While this beauty mask can be used at any time to protect dry, flaky skin, it's perfect for a sunburned or wind-burned face after a day on the dunes - or on the slopes. The banana acts as a protective barrier for damaged skin, shielding it from further oxidation and allowing it to heal. This is a surprisingly rich mask, so it's not recommended for oily skin types.