Besides being super healthy and delicious to drink, matcha also works wonders for your skin! Matcha is packed with antioxidants and nutrients that have anti-inflammatory properties and keep your skin young and fresh. You can easily make a matcha face mask with just three ingredients. It's quick and easy to make. Bring on the matcha!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon yoghurt (preferably full-fat Greek yoghurt)*
- Optional: a few drops of rose water
*Be careful not to use low-fat yoghurt. The fat in the yoghurt ensures that it is gentle on your skin. Low-fat yoghurt is less gentle on your skin due to its lack of fat.
Preparation
- Start by cleansing your face to remove any make-up or impurities.
- Take a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon of matcha.
- Add 1 teaspoon of raw honey to the matcha in the bowl. Honey has natural antibacterial properties and moisturises the skin.
- Then add 1 teaspoon of yoghurt to the mixture. Yoghurt contains lactic acid, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and improve skin texture.
- If desired, you could add a few drops of rose water. Rose water has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties and can help reduce redness and irritation.
- Mix all the ingredients together until smooth (a smooth paste). Apply the mask to your face and neck, avoiding your eyes and lips.
- Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes and relax. For the ultimate spa feeling, place two cucumber slices on your eyes ;).
- Then rinse off the mask with lukewarm water and gently pat your face dry with a clean towel.
Voilà! Your skin looks radiant again and you feel great!
Tip! Don't forget to do a skin test before applying a new face mask to prevent any allergic reactions.