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Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks

You shouldn't have to paralyze your face with toxins to look youthful! Why not try something that is healthy, rich in nutrients, and will benefit your skin for years to come.

Gotu Kola (centella asiatica) is one of the best kept secrets in the beauty industry.  

This herb is clinically proven to help rebuild collagen and decrease stretch marks.  

To me, this herb is the holy grail to anti-aging because it's amazing externally and considered a 'brain tonic' internally.

I have searched everywhere to find great skin products that include gotu kola but there are very few in the U.S market BUT you can make a great topical treatment yourself in just a few steps.

DIY GOTU KOLA INFUSED OIL

  • Purchase 3 oz of organic dried gotu kola

  • Purchase a large bottle of your favorite oil (jojoba, coconut, olive).

  • Transfer the oil to a large bottle approximately 3/4 full.

  • Fill the other 1/4th with the dried gotu kola

  • Infuse the herb and oil by a window for about 3 weeks, shaking it every 3-5 days.

  • Strain out the herb and add back to the glass bottle.

  • Apply to skin each night and watch the amazing transformation!

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