Time and time again, people have been seeking to look for alternative means in order to fully achieve a so-called natural method or means of cleansing their body from the radicals and other chemicals that cling to our skin.
It has been reported by the House of Health that guava leaves can actually reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, along with skin allergies.
According to Medical Daily, the leaves of guava are full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents and antibacterial agents, and even tannins—-which have been said to have significant health benefits on their own, including treating everything from stomach aches to chronic diseases.
Due to this, its leaves have been used for many treatments and a few of these can be easily made at home. It has been reported that it could cure skin disease too, among other things.
Here are some of its benefits:
1. It can cure atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis refers to a chronic eczematous skin disease that begins in childhood. Medicine Net reported that people with this condition have a “super sensitive” skin and are prone to have thickened, elevated plaques of scaling skin.
When guava leaves are applied on the area, it can relieve skin irritation and redness due to this sickness.
These leaves also have anti-allergic properties that can hinder the production of histamines, or the chemicals released into the body when reactions from allergies occur.
You only have to crush the dried guava leaves and then add them to warm water. After which, you could apply it on your skin to achieve the desired effect.
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2. Guava leaves can double as acne treatments
It has been said that guava leaves are highly beneficial against micro-organisms and other bacteria that cause acne because they have potential antibacterial properties.
Also, its leaves are claimed to be a strong anti-wrinkle agent as well and is stated to be very effective in improving the overall health of the skin.
3. It can lighten dark spots
Guava leaves can be used as an alternative natural toner in order to get rid of the red and dark marks on the face. They could also destroy microscopic organisms, which would eventually reduce skin irritation.
To achieve the last two benefits, you have to take some of the guava leaves, crush them, and then add them to boiling water. You will have to boil these leaves until the water turns a shade of brown.
After which, you can remove the mixture from the stove and set it to cool. You could apply this on your face with a cotton ball and then leave it on for around 15 minutes.
You can wash it off with lukewarm water. To get the best results, repeat this twice a week.
What do you think? Do you want to buy guava leaves from the market now?
Try these methods and let us know how it goes for you in the comments section!
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