Banana Fruit - Best Natural Moisturizer

Banana Fruit is rich in powerful antioxidants, phytochemicals, and moisture. As such it will nourish and revitalize dry skin as well as smoothen rough and aging skin. Banana is great not only for skin, but also one's overall health.

Banana contains macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fat also micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals that both are needed to maintain healthy skin and protect skin from exposure.  

Skin needs nutrition from outside and inside. Its composed of two layers, the epidermis (the upper layer) and the dermis (the underlying layer). Epidermis doesn’t have blood vessel which carries nutrients to nourish our skin. Blood vessels are found only in the dermis. That’s why it's necessary to treat skin from the outside to nourish the epidermis.

Benefits of Banana for Skin as follows

• Protect and fights against free radicals
• Heals dry, withered skin.
• Fades acne scars and dark spots.
• Controls skin oil.    
• Protects UV damage.
• Destroy bacteria that cause acne and pimples.  
• Nourishes skin.
• Strengthens connective tissue and helps maintain skin elasticity and strength.
• Great natural moisturizers for skin
• Restores the lost moisture and repairs damaged, dull, and dry skin
• Helps in maintaining the natural and youthful glow
• Help fight wrinkles and keep the skin youthful
• Aids in softening the skin.

Nutritional information

Principle	Nutrient Value
Energy	90 Kcal
Carbohydrates	22.84 g
Protein	1.09g
Total Fat	0.33 g
Dietary Fiber	2.60 g

Vitamins
Folates	20 µg
Niacin	0.665 mg
Pantothenic acid	0.334 mg
Pyridoxine	0.367 mg
Riboflavin	0.073 mg
Thiamin	0.031 mg
Vitamin A	64 IU
Vitamin C	8.7 mg
Vitamin E	0.10 mg
Vitamin K	0.5 µg

Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg
Potassium	358 mg

Minerals
Calcium	5 mg
Copper	0.078 mg
Iron	0.26 mg
Magnesium	27 mg
Manganese	0.270 mg
Phosphorus	22 mg
Selenium	1.0 µg
Zinc	0.15 mg

Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-α	25 µg
Carotene-ß	26 µg
Lutein-zeaxanthin	22 µg

Health risks

Eating the fruits in excess may trigger headaches and sleepiness.
Banana is a sugary fruit, if eaten in large quantity and not maintaining proper dental hygiene practices can lead to tooth decay.

If eaten in moderation, there are no significant side effects of banana. Recommends that adults eat about two cups of fruit a day, or about two bananas.