Banana is the perfect food and helps in slowing down aging. It contains virtually no fat and should be on your daily food list. Bananas are rich in vitamins, potassium, calcium and manganese.

Apply the following banana face pack.
Mash 1/2 of a banana and apply. Relax for a half hour and then remove with cool water. Bananas are rich in oils that will keep the skin from drying out.

If you are looking for an exfoliating mask, blend a mashed banana with white cosmetic clay and apply. This mask is both moisturizing and nourishing.

For damaged hair, combine a ripe banana with a few drops of almond oil. Massage into your hair and keep for about 15 minutes. Rinse with soda water and then shampoo and condition as usual.

Your hands can benefit from bananas as well. Mash a banana with a little butter and then rub the mixture into your hands.