If the fear of acne or blackheads is keeping you away from enjoying the small happy moments of your everyday life, then you need to have to worry anymore. The sweet and sour fruit guava is not only good for your health but its leaves can be a great solution for all your skin problems! From reducing blackheads to solving acne problems, there are many benefits you can get from guava leaves.
Do not throw guava leaves, instead use them for treating all your skin related problems like blackheads, irritation and acne.
Not only the fruit but the leaves also have some great benefits.
The leaves have antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which are beneficial in treating your skin and hair problems.
Here are the benefits of guava leaves for face:
1. Acne-exposed skin
Acne is the most alarming skin problem which many women face in today’s world. Acne results in itchiness and redness on your face which makes your skin look old and dull. For treating acne, guava leaves are an effective home remedy for all the women.
Guava leaves have antiseptic property which kills acne generating bacteria and helps in getting rid of acne and also prevents them from reoccurring. To treat acne, easy way is to grind guava leaves with little water and make a paste of it. Apply it on the acne area and do this regularly for treating your acne.
2. Blackheads
When dust and dirt start accumulating inside your skin pores, blackheads start appearing. After exposing your skin to dust, dirt, and harmful rays of the sun if you will not clean or exfoliate your skin, these blackheads will go deeper inside your skin and it will get more difficult to get rid of them.
Use guava leaves with other ingredients such as pinch of turmeric and aloe vera gel. Add guava leaves and little water and blend it to make a paste. Then, add guava leaves paste with aloe vera gel and turmeric and mix all the ingredients together and put it on your face and neck and keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it. It should be done 2-3 times a week.
3. Skin irritation
Skin itchiness or irritation leads to dry skin. You just need a handful of guava leaves and some water to get rid of your skin irritation. Add guava leaves and water in a pan and boil it for 10 minutes.
Turn off the gas and with water strain the guava leaves. Once the water gets cool, transfer it into a spray bottle and spray it in your affected areas. Make sure you do a patch test if you have a sensitive skin.
4. Oily Skin
Oily skin comes up with a lot many problems like pimples and acne. People who have oily skin also face skin issue like whiteheads and blackheads. Mix guava leaves and lemon juice and put on your skin to reduce excess production of oil in the skin. You just need guava leaves, water and lemon juice. Here’s how to make face packs for oily skin.
5. Oily and Tired looking skin
You must add guava leaves to your beauty routine if you wish to have a young looking skin. Guava leaves are loaded with antioxidants that fight the free radicals which damage the skin and make it look old. Guava leaves help in improving the skin texture and protects skin from ageing. It also helps in tightening the skin.
Now that you know the skin benefits you can get from guava leaves, do make them your skin care routine part. Also, don’t forget to do a patch test on your hand before applying it directly on the face.
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