My Favorite Secret Herb for Skincare. By @nneoma08. 50% Payout to @womenclubcharity50Pc

INTRODUCTIONHello 👋 my beautiful Sisters and Friends. I trust we’re all doing well and staying safe too.

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So, today I want us to take a look at the amazing uses of the bitterleaf plant in skin care.

I recently have fallen in love with the use of herbs or herbal products in my skin care regimen because one can not longer trust the originality and safety of the skincare products that are sold in the stores.
The effects of Herbal products may not be evident in the short run but the long run effect is amazing.

The bitter leaves plant

This amazing plant is known for its diverse medicinal purposes.

The botanical name is Vernonia Amygdalina and different tribes have different names for it in my country.
We the Igbos call it Onugbo, the Yorubas call it Ewuro while the Hausas call it Shuwaka amongst other tribes.

The bitterleaf plant has become a very useful ingredient in skin care because it loaded with anti inflammatory and exfoliating properties.
The bitterleaf plant also contain anti-biotic and antiseptic properties.

Every part of this plant is useful in skin care; from the leaves to the stem is a superb herb.

The bitter leaves helps to tackle excess oil on the skin, acne, skin discoloration, spots and it works so well for a glowing skin.

**SOME WAYS TO USE BITTERLEAF IN SKIN CARE

Infused Dry Bitterleaf oil (diy)
Let me share this special recipe with us all.

Ingredients required;

• Fresh bitter leaves

• A clean can or bottle

• Palm kernel oil (black)

Procedures

First, Pluck some bitter leaves and rinse them with clean water and dry them but not under the sun 🌞. I dry mine on my balcony that doesn’t get direct sunlight.

Secondly, you crumble them with your hands when they are dry and pour into a glass bottle with cover.

Next, you pour palm kernel oil (the black one) over it completely and store it for two weeks.

You can also use the coconut oil which is another powerful carrier oil.

Please make sure to cover tightly and shake it like daily or every two days.

At the end of two weeks, the leaves would be melting gradually into the oil.

Do not strain the leaves, just shake the oil well and apply on the affected skin areas or all over your body after bath.

This oil works very well for allergic inflammations like cream reactions, skin irritations, fungi infection, rashes, ringworm, eczema etc both in children and adults.

I use this powerful combo as my children body cream from birth and the result is beautiful.

Bitter leaves face mask

You can make a face mask from the leaves; pluck, dry (away from the sun) and grind them into powdered form and store safely. Then take a little portion of it and make into a smooth paste by adding a little clean water and applying on your face. Leave for twenty to thirty minutes, wash off and moisturize your face.

Bitter leaves Body Scrub
Another way to use the bitterleaf is to make a scrub from it.
You get the fresh leaves and rinse properly.
Then you grind or blend into a paste and mix it with plain yoghurt. The yoghurt should be the base of your scrub.

Bitter leaves juice

My wonder working bitter leaves sponge. I honestly do not joke with this. I don’t usually use the body scrubs in the stores. This one does it for me and it’s always handy and affordable.
Ditch your bathing sponge once or twice a week and replace it with fresh bitter leaves, rub your soap on it and use all over your body.

Bitter leaves juice

Please also note that you can get these leaves, rinse and blend well and sieve out the juice just to drink to fight various illnesses in the body and for a healthy skin.

Bitter leaves Toner

Get some bitter leaves, rinse properly and infuse them in rose water for 48 hours. Strain and keep the liquid in a bottle, a spray bottle will be better. Spray and massage into your skin daily for a clean, glowing and beautiful skin.

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