Matcha Green Tea Facial + Salted Cream Scrub
Rejuvenate with a homemade facial that includes a matcha green tea face mask and salted cream body scrub.
Yield: 1 application
Cost: $2
Equipment
- 2 small bowls
Materials
Matcha Green Tea Facial
- 1 tablespoon Matcha green tea
- 1 teaspoon honey
- pinch cinnamon not for sensitive skin
- ½ tablespoon boiled water
- 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil
Salted Cream Scrub
- ½ cup cream
- ½ cup sea salt
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
Matcha Green Tea Facial
- Mix in a bowl, adding the water slowly until you reach a consistency thick enough to apply.
- Apply to face (avoiding the eye area) and neck and relax for 20 minutes. Rinse off, tone and moisturize.
Salted Cream Scrub
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- In the shower, apply salted cream scrub in vigorous circles all over the body. Rinse off and quickly check how soft the skin is. Reapply to any areas that may have been missed or need a little extra help, like elbows and knees.
Notes
Cream is a special treat for the skin. The lactic acids and fats nourish, improve texture and are thought to stimulate collagen production. Vanilla not only smells heavenly; it is a great skin healer and protector. Feel free to replace it with oat milk or nut milk if you're vegan.