Women in Zimbabwe have been using okra for centuries for a number of reasons. It is known to prevent cracks and wrinkles on your face. Okra has a very long history. It actually had its beginnings in Egypt where it is cultivated before the time of Cleopatra. The okra plant spread to many parts of the world and is now available most places.
Okra is known to protect you from getting pimples and will help you maintain smooth and beautiful skin.
Women in Zimbabwe apply boiled and mashed okra to their face and leave on their skin for about 20 minutes. Then, they wash off with lukewarm water.
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This is one of the most interesting posts I have seen recently online! Do you have any information as to how this can be used or has been used so far here in the UK, if at all? I would be interested to learn more – our products all go back to basics but it would be interesting to learn what has been done with okra so far.
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