This is such a simple mask that is excellent for infusing skin with antioxidants and reducing inflammation.
How to:
- Simply combine the contents of one tea bag of green tea with high quality H20 (for normal skin), whole milk (for sensitive/dry skin), or apple cider vinegar (for oily/blemish-prone).
I saved the bag from a cup of green tea I made earlier (love making something even more useful and beneficial!) and I tried it for the first time last night. While it didn’t create as much of a paste as I hoped, it stayed put and definitely seemed to have a positive affect on my skin after leaving it on for just 5 minutes.
I like to do a face mask AT LEAST 1x or 2x per week. When was the last time you did a face mask?
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NIKKI
/ December 20, 2010SO AWESOME!!!!!! Need to try, I have all these ingredients right now!
XOXOXOXO
Diana Mieczan
/ December 20, 2010I so need to try this too:)
I drink green tea daily and I am going to try it tomorrow morning
Happy Monday,sweetie
Hope you had a lovely weekend
My Style Advice
/ December 20, 2010I have very, very dry skin and have always used moisturizer on my body and face everyday, but never a face mask. I should try incorporating a mask into my routine a couple times a week and see how it works…
Anna Jane
/ December 20, 2010ooh! i definitely want to try this. i bet it really makes you glow.
xx
Katie
/ December 20, 2010I want to try that!
Valerie
/ December 20, 2010I need to try this! I love doing masks and do them about once a week. It’s such a great way to feel pampered. Thanks for the tip. Hope you had a nice weekend!
xo
Valerie
Jo at Jo's Health Corner
/ December 20, 2010Great beauty tip!
I like to make a green tea antioxidant serum as well,. I have some tips on how to make face masks, scrubs etc from items found in the kitchen pantry as well.
Jo
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/
Jo at Jo's Health Corner
/ December 20, 2010I was going to grab your button but I don’ see one..I am following though.
Jo at Jo's Health Corner
/ December 20, 2010My internet is crazy today. I don’t see my other comment. I wanted to say this is a great beauty tip. I make my own green tea antioxidant serum:
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2010/04/make-your-own-antioxidant-serum.html
Jo
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/
Hannah
/ December 20, 2010Haha… I have really dry skin, and masks do wonders for moisturization. Every time I use a mask, I’m reminded of how great it is, and I promptly go out and buy a pack for another one…. and let it sit there for another 6 months until I get around to doing it again. Sad. I need more motivation. I love the green tea idea, though!
Carrie
/ December 20, 2010Annie I love when you share these things. I do a mask about once a week, but would really like to try anything Green Tree related. I bet it does wonders for the skin!!
Dawn {The Alternative Wife}
/ December 20, 2010I love this idea! I’m giving it a shot on the holiday break :)
Café Bellini
/ December 20, 2010When was the last time? Good question. I have no idea. Ages ago, obviously. I drink quite a lot of green tea so it would be easy to make… I must try this!
Rocio Lie
/ December 20, 2010Excellent post, I’ve never tried this! The last time I did a mask was about 2 months ago so I’m definitely going to try this soon=)
Jude
/ December 20, 2010I love using something so natural and good for you! I haven’t done a face mask in a year (yikes!) and can’t wait to try this over the holidays.
So sorry to be MIA last week – wasn’t able to get on internet, but sloowly catching up now :)
Hope it was a lovely weekend for you and you enjoy a terrific week ahead!
Alleen
/ December 21, 2010Green Tea mask it is…my skin has been so dry with the weather and the forced air!!! Thanks! I’m sorry I missed you earlier but hopefully today! xoxo
Monique
/ December 21, 2010I need to try this soon! My face has has some strange breaks outs lately! Thanks love! xoxoxox MISS YOU!
Sarah Fetchet
/ December 22, 2010Ooooh this sounds perfect. I’ve never ever done a mask before – how much liquid should I be putting in? Do I just rinse off with water?
All Natural Annie
/ December 22, 2010Good questions :)
So it’s 1 tea bag of green tea + about 1.5 tablespoons of liquid (basically enough to make a paste and no access liquid)
Leave on for 5-10 minutes and rinse with warm water. Nice & simple! xo
Kris Pearson
/ December 24, 2010Haha… I have really dry skin, and masks do wonders for moisturization. Every time I use a mask, I’m reminded of how great it is, and I promptly go out and buy a pack for another one…. and let it sit there for another 6 months until I get around to doing it again. Sad. I need more motivation. I love the green tea idea, though!