From skincare to household chores, banana peels have a multitude of uses beyond composting
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Here are 8 ways you can use banana peels in day-to-day life
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Banana peels can serve as a natural moisturiser, potentially reducing puffiness, redness and irritation
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Banana peels can add moisture and shine to your hair. Whether rubbed directly onto the hair or blended into a hair mask, banana peels offer a natural boost to hair health
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Harnessing antibacterial properties, banana peels can be utilised as a toothpaste to fight dental infections and promote gum health
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Banana peels' antimicrobial and antioxidant properties make them useful in first aid, providing relief from sunburn, poison ivy rashes, bug bites, and even headaches
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High in fibre, banana peels can be pureed and added to baked goods, boiled to make tea, sliced into fruit smoothies, or added to savoury dishes for a sweet addition
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Studies indicate that minced banana peels can effectively remove lead and copper from river water, offering a low-cost tool for purification
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Frozen banana peels may help alleviate headache pain or draw out splinters when placed on the forehead or affected area
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Chopped banana peels act as a fertiliser, decomposing over time and enriching the soil with valuable nutrients