Alright, so I went and did the whole ‘fruity facial’ thing. Everyone’s raving about natural this, organic that, and honestly, most of the time I think it’s a load of rubbish designed to empty your wallet. I remember buying this tiny pot of “miracle berry face food” once, cost me an arm and a leg. Turned out it was mostly glycerin and some berry extract you could probably get from a single blueberry. That thing did absolutely nothing except make my bathroom shelf look pretentious. So, yeah, that’s kind of why I figured, why not just go straight to the source this time?
What I Actually Did
First, I raided the fridge. It wasn’t exactly a well-planned spa day, more like a “what’s about to go bad?” kind of situation. I found a banana that was looking a bit too spotty for breakfast, half an avocado from yesterday’s lunch, and a squeeze of honey because, well, honey’s supposed to be good for stuff, right? No fancy recipes, no measuring spoons. I’m not running a lab here.
Then came the mashing. I got a bowl, dumped the banana in, and went at it with a fork. It was surprisingly resistant at first, then just turned into this slimy mush. The avocado was easier, much creamier. I mixed them together. It looked a bit like baby food, not gonna lie. Added a dollop of honey. Stirred it all up. It was… an interesting consistency. Sticky is the word. Very sticky.
Slathering it On and The Big Wait
Putting it on my face was an experience. Not a five-star spa experience, mind you. More like trying to frost a cake that keeps moving. Bits of banana wanted to make a run for it. The avocado was smoother but the whole concoction felt thick and, frankly, a bit weird. I probably looked ridiculous. Good thing no one was home. I tried to relax, lay down for a bit, but mostly I was just conscious of this cold, fruity goo on my skin and worried a chunk would fall into my eye or hair.
They say leave it for 15-20 minutes. I think I lasted about 18 minutes before I couldn’t stand the suspense, or maybe the slight itching from a stray banana bit, anymore. I spent the time scrolling through my phone, trying not to laugh because I figured that would crack the mask and make even more of a mess.
The Aftermath – Was It Worth It?
Washing it off was… an operation. It wasn’t like those peel-off masks you see in commercials. This stuff clung on. Took a fair bit of lukewarm water and gentle rubbing. My sink looked like a smoothie exploded in it. Bits of fruit everywhere. Definitely not a clean process.
So, the big reveal. Did my skin suddenly look ten years younger? Nope. Not even five. But, I’ll give it this: my face felt surprisingly soft. And it felt clean, properly clean, not tight or stripped like some of those harsh chemical things can do. It wasn’t a miracle, but it wasn’t a disaster either. My skin didn’t get irritated, which is a win in my book, especially after some of the store-bought “natural” stuff I’ve reacted to before.
- Banana: For mashing, I guess.
- Avocado: Made it creamy.
- Honey: For stickiness and… benefits?
Would I do it again? Maybe. If I had fruit about to go off and a high tolerance for mess. It’s cheap, it’s actual food, and you know exactly what’s in it. That’s more than you can say for half the stuff on the shelves. But don’t expect it to solve all your problems. It’s just fruit on your face, at the end of the day. A bit of fun, a bit of a sticky mess, and slightly softer skin. Better than that expensive berry goop I bought, that’s for sure. At least this time, the disappointment didn’t cost me fifty quid.
