'Beleaf' in guava

Decoding the many, many benefits of guava leaves for your skin

Fruits are one of those things that make your skin clear and healthy. Do you know about the amazing ways in which guava can be used for your skin? Let’s dive into the world of ‘miraculous’ guava and know how it is beneficial for your precious skin!

While people are aware of the health benefits of the fruit itself, it’s time to focus on the skin-benefiting properties of the fruit; not just the fruit but also its humble leaves!

Guava originated near Mexico and was later cultivated in tropical America and the Caribbean. Guava can be used as an extract in skincare products as doctors have found out that guava has the maximum amount of antioxidants than other fruits that play a key role in preventing cellular damage leading to skin ageing.

Guava leaves are the newest source of skincare ingredients. Rich in Vitamins A & C, potassium and magnesium, it’s an excellent agent which can remove the dark spots and blemishes on your skin. People have observed drastic changes when they use guava leaves on their skin.

Women hate it when they get those small lines or wrinkles on their face. Guava can actually help reduce lines or wrinkles. Guava leaves are enriched with antioxidants that fight free radicals, the reason behind the appearance of wrinkles on your skin. This very property of leaves is used in some high-end luxury skincare products. Guava leaf extracts are amplified and optimised biologically, though there are some highly innovative scientific methods to increase their efficacy. Biologically optimised guava leaf extracts greatly block cell senescence (wherein cells don’t divide to give way to newer and healthier skin), nitric acid pathways and eotaxin production in the skin. Guava leaves can eventually lead to enhanced skin regeneration and reduced wrinkle depth.

Taking into account these miraculous properties of biologically optimised guava leaves, it can be placed as a highly significant ingredient in anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation products. See the miracles even the most humble gift from nature can do to your skin!

(The author is R&D head, Omorfee)