Experts warn that if your skin is prone to allergies or you have a history of eczema, you should be more cautious. Even in normal cases, this procedure can cause serious skin problems, including irritation or an allergic reaction, the symptoms of which include a burning sensation, the appearance of pimples, or swelling of the tongue and lips, according to Rahman. Nevertheless, there are simple and easy ways to protect the skin and improve its appearance, such as drinking plenty of water, getting good sleep, and using sunscreen regularly. Wiping the face with banana peels has become a new «trend» on social media. Promoters of this «trend» claim that its effect on the skin is similar to the effect of «Botox» injections. Some users say that rubbing the face with a banana peel restores the skin's radiance and reduces wrinkles, but experts have confirmed that there is no scientific evidence to support this. Dr. Helen He, an assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, explained that «this trend may have come from the fact that bananas contain many nutrients, such as vitamin C and vitamin E». In turn, Dr. Zakia Rahman, a professor of clinical dermatology at Stanford University, said, «I am pleased in some ways that people are trying to use by-products», adding that bananas are one of the most consumed fruits, and we often end up wasting most of them. Experts say there is no research to suggest that rubbing banana peels on the face will improve the skin. The same applies to the claim that rubbing banana peels is equivalent to the effect of Botox injections, which weaken or paralyze facial muscles to temporarily reduce wrinkles. According to Rahman, bananas are known for their many health benefits, but the body does not benefit from them when used on the skin, as the vitamin C in bananas is not designed to penetrate the skin barrier to be absorbed. Rahman also clarified that people with skin problems should be cautious before using banana peels.
