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5 Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Banana Peels

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5 Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Banana Peels

February 28, 2017

The next you’re eating a banana, you might want to reconsider throwing away that banana peel. Here 10 things you probably didn’t know you could do with them. 

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5 Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Banana Peels
1. Remove The Colour Of Bruises
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Banana peels are said to contain chemicals that can help remove the colour deep purple colour we often see on bruises. 

All you have to do is rub the peel against your bruise. 

2. Polish Your Leather Shoes
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Once again, the polishing effect is all thanks to the chemicals found in chemical peels. 

 

3. Get Rid Of Acne
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Banana peels contain vitamins A,B,C and E that can help heal skin and calm inflamed skin and reduce acne outbreaks too. 

4. Whiten Your Teeth
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The potassium, magnesium and manganese found in banana peels are said to be able to whiten teeth. 

To get white teeth overnight, rub banana peels all over your teeth just before bed time. 

5. Get Rid Of Warts
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To get rid of a wart, wrap a banana skin around it for several days. 

Alternatively, rub a banana peel on the affected area for several days until the wart drops off. 

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