Simple homemade masks such as this DIY Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask are easy to make, gentle on the wallet, and give me the peace of mind of knowing exactly what it is I am putting on my face.
While this mask doesn’t look like much (other than green gooey mush) it packs a powerful healing punch!
DIY Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask Benefits
French Clay: is made of decomposed plant matter and volcanic ash. This nutrient packed clay is designed specifically to heal skin.
Aloe Vera: is great for hydrating skin and has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender: soothes and promotes skin healing.
Green Tea: is filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
DIY Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask Recipe
DIY Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask Ingredients
1 cup prepared Green Tea
1/2 cup French Clay Powder (also called European Clay)
1/2 cup Aloe Vera
8-10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
Items Recommended to Make a Homemade Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask
Lavender Essential OilEuropean Clay Powder
Organic Aloe Vera Gel
Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask Directions:
- Mix the water and green tea together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
- Allow the green tea to steep for 30 minutes or longer.
- Once the green tea is ready, mix all the ingredients together in a glass bowl. Do not use metal utensils. It may appear soupy, do not add in more clay to thicken. It will thicken as it sits.
- Portion the face mask out into glass jars with lids.
Using Your Green Tea & Aloe Vera Face Mask
Clean your face and then apply warm water to open up your pores. Apply face mask. Allow the face mask to dry completely, about 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
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Can you use Aloe Vera plant or does it have to be the prepared bottles type?
I used the plant and it worked fine