In this guide, you are going to learn how to make guava leaves paste for the face and hair.
Short answer: to use guava leaves paste for hair, wash your hair with water and leave it to dry. Section your hair and apply the guava leaves thoroughly. Wash your hair with lukewarm water after one hour.
Overview
The easiest way to use guava leaves for treating your face and hair problems is to turn the guava leaves into a paste and add your favorite hair or face additives such as onion juice, honey, coconut oil, or aloe vera.
For the sake of this article, we are going to show you how to make and combine guava leaves paste with honey, aloe vera, coconut oil, and onion juice.
Read also: 9 proven health benefits of guava leaves for hair growth
Here is how to make guava leaves paste:
Materials
- 20 fresh and green guava leaves
- Mortar and pestle
- Container
Method
Wash 15-20 fresh and green guava leaves with plain and clean water. Place these leaves into a mortar and crush them into a paste-like consistency using a pestle. Transfer the guava leaves paste into a clean container with cover and cap.
How to combine guava leaves and honey for face and hair
To use guava leaves for face and hair, you just need to add 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix them very well before use. This will help ensure that the guava leaves combine with the honey.
Note: it is important to note that this combination can only be used within 24 hours.
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How to use the mixture on your face
Apply this paste on your face and allow it to stay for 30-60 minutes. After this time, wash your face with lukewarm water. Repeat this two to three times a week and stop when you feel satisfied.
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How to use the mixture on your hair
You can also use this mixture to treat strip hair. To use, just wash your hair and air dry. Section the hair and apply the guava leaves paste and honey mixture on your hair thoroughly. Allow the mixture for 40 minutes and then wash with water and gentle cleanser. Do this two to three times a week and stop whenever you feel satisfied.
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How to combine guava leaves paste with coconut oil
If you want to combine guava leaves paste with coconut oil, just measure out two tablespoons of coconut oil to the guava leaves paste. Mix them very well. If you want to use this mixture for both face and hair, just follow the steps we discussed above.
Click here to find out more information on how to use coconut oil and guava leaves for hair.
How to combine aloe vera and guava leaves paste
Measure out two to three tablespoons of aloe vera extract to guava leaves paste. Mix them thoroughly. Follow the steps above if you want.
You can also learn more about the benefits and how to use aloe vera and guava leaves here.
You can also learn more about the benefits and how to use aloe vera and guava leaves here.
How to combine guava leaves paste and onion juice
To combine guava leaves and onion juice, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of onion juice to your guava leaves paste and mix very well. If you want to use this mixture, follow the steps we explained above.
Read also: How To Use Guava Leaves For Hair Growth
Conclusion
We hope you find this article helpful. Let us know your questions and views in the comments section below.
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References
Patidar, Dr. (2018). Preparation and evaluation of herbal hair growth promoting shampoo formulation containing Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN PHARMACY. 12.
Díaz-de-Cerio E, Verardo V, Gómez-Caravaca AM, Fernández-Gutiérrez A, Segura-Carretero A. Health Effects of Psidium guajava L. Leaves: An Overview of the Last Decade. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(4):897. Published 2017 Apr 24.
