DIY Green Tea Face Mask Recipe And Guide: Go Green
Why go DIY? Well, first off, you often have no idea what kinds of chemicals or processes the products you use include. Sure, you can read the ingredients, but often, they’ll mean nothing to anyone who isn’t really in the know.
If you apply a cosmetic to your skin, it’s absorbing a host of ingredients and chemicals – not all of which may be safe. This is particularly true for anyone who suffers from various skin sensitivities or allergies!
There’s no surer way to avoid chemicals in your personal care products than by making your own. By understand the kinds of ingredients you need which are not only effective – but safe – you can create natural, holistic solutions from home and for a fraction of the cost.
Take care that your skin care products contain healthy ingredients – they get absorbed into your skin. A face mask is something that’s easily made, especially our green tea face mask – which uses just 3 ingredients. Facial skin can offer suffer from dryness or irritation – particularly during colder months. While the market is flooded with moisturizing, repairing options for your face, many of them utilize harsh chemicals and unsafe ingredients that may only serve to exacerbate your skin condition. Enter: our DIY face mask.
What Is A Face Mask?
Face masks restore moisture to your skin.
A face mask is used to keep your skin firm and hydrated, and can also target specific skin issues. So, why green tea?
Green tea is positively loaded with antioxidants, whose job is to fight against free radicals. Skin damage can often be caused by free radicals (think: wrinkles, fine lines and those other signs that mean we may not be as young in biological years as we are at heart). Therefore, it just makes sense to include green tea in a face mask that promotes healthier skin, doesn’t it? I thought so, too.
DIY Green Tea, Aloe Vera And Honey Face Mask
Aloe vera gel is incredibly moisturizing without being oily.
If you like green tea, then you’ve probably heard of Matcha powder. Matcha is from the same plant as green tea, but is a far more concentrated form (and generally, more expensive, too). That’s because Matcha has a higher concentration of polyphenols known as chlorophyll, which has antioxidant properties. In fact, the matcha form of green tea has 137 times more antioxidants than the regular version. Just imagine what that could do for your skin!
Aloe vera gel is incredibly moisturizing without being oily, so it works well even if you have oily skin. (Your skin still needs to stay hydrated, even if you don’t want to be adding any oil.) The gel not only fights signs of ageing, but encourages new skin growth, helps your skin to heal, and reduces inflammation (pimples, anyone?).
And then there’s organic honey. I mean, really, who hasn’t heard about the benefits of raw organic honey? Forget the sore throat; honey does absolute miracles for your skin. It’s also loaded with antioxidants; plus, it helps give your skin a healthy glow. It’s antibacterial and also helps to unclog your pores, so if you suffer from acne or have acne-prone skin, you need to try this. You Will Need:
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder.
- 1 teaspoon raw organic honey.
- 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel.
Method:
Start by washing your face and patting it dry. Then mix the ingredients together, and spread the mixture over your face (avoiding your eyes and lips). Leave it on for at least 20 minutes, or up until one hour.
How Often Should You Use It?
That’s it; plain, simple and easy. I’d recommend using this mask once a week, and you can also use it as a spot treatment for particular problem areas. After using it just once, you should notice clearer, brighter and better skin!
Even if you’re not into DIY for your shampoo or lip gloss, a face mask is something that is so much easier to create on your own – and it’s often more effective (and certainly more natural) than the stuff you buy at the store. So do yourself a favor. Get out the matcha and honey from your pantry, cut open an aloe vera leaf, and get mixing!
