Peel it! Try these 8 uses of banana peels

Natural fertiliser  Banana peels are rich in nutrients like potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Chop them and then bury them in the soil around your plants to nourish them naturally.

Polish silverware Natural fertiliser  Banana peels are rich in nutrients like potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Chop them and then bury them in the soil around your plants to nourish them naturally.

Shoe polish Banana peels can be used to give a shine to leather shoes and clean them as well. Just rub a peel gently and then buff it with a cloth for a shiny finish.

Skin moisturiser  Rub the inside of a banana peel on your dry skin or rough patches. The peel contains moisturising properties that can help to soften and hydrate your skin.

Shining teeth Rubbing banana peels daily for a week for about a minute can help to achieve shining teeth. It is rich in potassium and magnesium and when rubbed the minerals are absorbed into the enamel and whiten the teeth.

Mosquito repellent  The inside of a banana peel contains properties that can help to alleviate itching and irritation from mosquito bites. Rub the inside of the peel on the affected area for relief. 

Reduce acne Gently rub the inner side of a banana peel on acne-prone areas. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce redness and inflammation on the skin. 

Hair health Use banana peel as an ingredient in a hair mask. It is said that this will make your hair softer and shinier. Bananas contain antioxidants that neutralise free radicals to keep hair strong and healthy.

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