In traditional medicine, star fruit has a sour, violet taste, rich in vitamins C, A, minerals such as zinc, magnesium and many antioxidants. From leaves, fruits to star fruit can be used to treat skin, treat acne, brighten the skin and nourish healthy hair - natural uses that women today seek as a sustainable and safe "green cosmetic" trend.
Treat acne, soothe skin with fresh star fruit leaves
Star fruit leaves contain flavonoids and tannins that have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects, and help soothe irritated and itchy skin areas. This is an ideal choice for people with skin prone to acne or mild follicular inflammation.
How to use: Wash a handful of fresh, crushed star fruit leaves and apply directly to the acne area, leave for about 1520 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
If you want to take care of your whole body, you can boil star fruit leaf water to bathe or wash your face every day.
Star leaf water not only helps to clean and reduce sebum but also helps improve symptoms of rambutan and redness in young children. However, try it on a small area of skin first to avoid irritation.
Brightens skin, darkens fat from star fruit
Thanks to its high vitamin C and organic acid content, star fruit has the effect of lightening dead skin cells, even out skin tone, making the skin surface brighter and smoother.
How to use: Slice the star fruit thinly, gently rub it on dark skin such as the elbows, knees, heels or face (if there is no open wound).
Leave it on for about 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Do this 2-3 times a week to feel your skin gradually brighten up and become smooth.
Due to its acidic properties, women should use moisturizer afterwards and cover it carefully when sunned to avoid getting into the sun.
Strengthen hair growth, reduce breakage thanks to star fruit leaves
Not only good for the skin, star fruit leaves are also considered by popular people as the "medicine" for hair. The natural antibacterial and cooling active ingredients in star fruit leaves help reduce dandruff, itching and stimulate new hair growth.
How to use: Wash a handful of star fruit leaves, boil with 1 liter of water for 1015 minutes.
To cool, filter the water, and wash your hair after shampooing.
Gently massage your scalp for about 35 minutes and then rinse with cool water.
Persistently do it 2-3 times a week, your hair will gradually become shiny, smoother.
Exfoliate your entire body with star fruit and sea salt
Star fruit and seed salt mixture has the ability to deeply cleanse pores, remove coronary stones, and purify and regenerate skin surface, suitable for people with oily skin or prone to back acne.
How to use: Grind 1 star fruit with 1 tablespoon sea salt.
Apply the mixture to moist skin, massage in a circle for 57 minutes. Shower with warm water.
Apply once a week to help the skin of the whole body to be naturally clean, supple and smooth. If you don't have star fruit, you can replace it with fresh star fruit leaves.
Safety notes when using star fruit for beauty
Star fruit is acidic, so try it on a small area of skin first to avoid irritation.
Do not use star fruit on open wounds, skin that is severely inflamed.
After use, cover and apply sunscreen carefully when going out.
People with kidney disease should limit their intake or use star fruit.
In an era where many people seek natural therapies, star fruit is not only a childhood memory but also a companion to help women nurture natural beauty and healthy skin from within. A little perseverance, a little meticulousness and belief in the value of "home garden cosmetics" can bring you surprising results.
