In this article, we are going to be discussing ways on how to use guava leaves for skin whitening.

Overview

Skin problems such as black spots, acne, and stretch marks can be prevented and treated by simply scrubbing the skin with guava leaves.

The Health benefits of guava leaves for skin are many and the safety of guava leaves for skin is also approved.

You can use guava leaves alone to whiten your skin or combine them with other natural products such as turmeric, lemon, honey, and aloe vera.

Anyone you choose, you can get a good result.

In this post, we are going to look at how to prepare with lemon, turmeric, honey, and aloe vera.

Lemon and Guava Leaves for Skin Whitening

What you need:

• Mixing bowl

• Mortar and pestle

• 15 Fresh and green guava leaves

• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Method

Crush 15 fresh and green guava leaves into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Transfer the paste into a mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Mix the guava leaves paste and lemon juice thoroughly until they are combined with one another.

How to use

Cover your face or any area of your skin you want to whiten with this mixture. Allow the mixture on your skin to stay for about 1 hour before washing. After this time, take a shower preferably with lukewarm water. Repeat this procedure at least two to three times a week.

Turmeric and Guava Leaves for Skin Whitening

What you need:

• 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder

• 15 fresh and green guava leaves

• Mixing bowl

• Mortar and pestle

Method

Just grind the guava leaves using a mortar and pestle as we discussed above. Add two.tablespoons of turmeric powder and mix completely.

How to use

Make face with this guava leaves and turmeric mixture or apply on any area of your skin. Leave the mixture to stay for about an hour and wash or bath using lukewarm water. Repeat this two times a week and stop when you feel satisfied.

Note: if you are using turmeric, try to avoid long sun and fire exposure.

Honey and Guava Leaves for Skin Whitening

What you need:

• 2 tablespoons of honey

• 15 fresh and green guava leaves

• Mixing bowl

• Mortar and pestle

Method

Just follow the above method we discussed using lemon and turmeric. Just substitute the Tumeric or lemon juice with honey.

How to use

Just follow the procedures we outlined under turmeric and lemon juice.

Aloe vera and Guava Leaves for Skin 

What you need:

• 2 tablespoons aloe vera extract

• 15-20 fresh and green guava leaves

• Mixing bowl

• Mortar and pestle

Method 

Crush your guava leaves, as usual, using a mortar and pestle. Transfer the paste into another container. Add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera and mix the two ingredients very well.

How to use 

Apply the paste on your skin and allow it to stay for 1 hour. Then, use lukewarm water and wash your body or take a shower. Follow the same procedure to prepare the next one. Do this 2-3 times a week and stop when you feel satisfied.

Note: you can only use this paste once. And if you use next time, you need to prepare another one.

Conclusion

You looked at the various ways in which you can prepare and use guava leaves for skin whitening. We discussed the method on how to prepare with honey, turmeric, aloe vera, and lemon juice.

We hope that the guide was of excellent help in understanding how to prepare and use guava leaves for skin whitening. We would love to hear from you. So, do write to us in the comments section below.

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