I’m a home expert – 5 surprising uses for banana peel & you can even use it for gardening
BANANAS are a nutritious potassium-filled snack that can be enjoyed in everything from smoothies to baking.
Banana peels, however, are regarded as trash which we tend to dispose of once we have enjoyed our healthy treat.
Instagram account Method Healthy shared some additional , beyond throwing them on a compost heap.
First off, banana peels can be implemented into your skincare routine to exfoliate and nourish your complexion.
Simply rub the inside of the banana peel on your face and wait 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
The nutrients in the peel will also work to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of dark circles under your eyes.
You can also boil your banana peels in water for 10 minutes and strain the solution to create a banana tea.
According to Method Healthy, if you drink this tea an hour before bed you will sleep "deeper and better than ever."
"It helps with bloating too," said the host of Method Healthy.
This magic tea can also be cooled and used to fertilize your plants.
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"The extra nutrients will help your plants grow faster and stronger."
Another use for banana peels is as a natural polish for leather items, such as your sofa or favorite pair of boots.
And finally, banana peels can be used to dust off and revitalize the leaves of your houseplant.
Instagram users were impressed with the hacks, one viewer asked: "Wow will this really help you sleep? I'm having a terrible time with insomnia right now."
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";I use banana water for my plants," commented another fan.
A third user said: "I've done this for years on my face. Other uses, I'll try thank you."
