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Banana Beauty7 steps to better skin and hair

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Sonya Kanelstrand2012

Editor: Marin Ivan at Islandia GeomaticsPhotography and text: Sonya Kanelstrand

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Contents:The many sides of a bananaBANANA SKINAnti-wrinkle mask with bananasBanana-sugar face scrubBanana peels against acneBanana peels against wartsBANANA HAIRBanana hair conditionerBanana hair mask for dry hairBanana mask to treat hair lossIn conclusionReferences

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The many sides of a bananaBananas are attractively yellow, naturally sweet and tasty and are availablefor harvest throughout the year. Undoubtedly they are a universal favoritefruit regardless of age, gender or nationality.Bananas are low in calories and high in antioxidant vitamins B6, C, and A,and are packed with potassium, fiber and manganese. Their health benefitsinclude but are not limited to:- maintaing normal blood pressure,- protection against atherosclerosis,- reducing the risk of stroke,- prevention of heart disease,- eliminating bacteria causing stomach ulcers,- decreasing the risk of colon cancer,- reducing vision loss,- building better bones,- improving kidney health.BUT BANANAS ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN FOOD!The benefits of bananas are not just limited to health but also extend up tobeauty treatments. The minerals, natural oils, potassium and vitamins in6

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bananas help for moisturizing and regenerating your skin, as well as forstrengthening your hair.AFTER READING THIS BOOK, YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT A BANANA INTHE SAME WAY AGAIN.In this book you will find the instructions for 7 beauty recipes with bananasto treat acne, dry hair and skin; to reduce wrinkles and to minimize hairloss.If you set your mind to applying a single recipe a day, you will not only seedramatic results overnight but after just 7 days your skin and hair will lookand feel healthier than you have expected.What is more, doing this you will be saving instead of spending money.Just think of all the money you have already invested in beauty products tohelp clean acne, deal with dry and brittle hair or cure dandruff. The morebanana masks you make, the more money you will save.IMPORTANT!Bananas contain substances that are associated with the latex-fruit allergysyndrome. If you have a latex allergy, you may very likely be allergic tobananas as well.Be careful when trying new masks on your face. Stop immediately if youhave any reactions such as a rash or an increase in acne. When in doubtseek advice from a dermatologist. 7

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Bananas are surprisingly effective in reducing skininflammation. The antioxidants and potassium that arecontained in the pulp and skin of bananas make them theperfect all-round remedy against persistent acne, dry skin,wrinkles and even warts.The antioxidants present in bananas help in neutralizingthe negative effects of free radicals on skin.The high amount of vitamin C in bananas works for deepcleansing the skin and in preventing inflammatorydiseases.Skin masks that include bananas moisturize and soothethe skin thanks to their large quantities of magnesium,potassium, zinc, iodine and iron.

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