This article was co-authored by Lydia Shedlofsky, DO. Dr. Lydia Shedlofsky is a Resident Dermatologist who joined Affiliated Dermatology in July of 2019 after completing a traditional rotating internship at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. After graduation, she moved to Beira, Mozambique, and worked as a research assistant and intern at a free clinic. She completed a Post-Baccalaureate program and subsequently earned a Master's Degree in Medical Education and a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Using a bag of organic green tea, you can make a face pack as a beauty treat.
Ingredients
Simple tea and rice flour mask:
- Pot of green tea
- 3 - 4 tablespoons rice flour
Green tea, oats and egg face mask:
- 3 green teabags
- Facial moisturizer, small amount
- Sea salt or granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- Water
- Rolled oats, small amount
Green tea, honey and oatmeal face mask:
- 2 teaspoons water
- Green teabag
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin C powder
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons finely ground oatmeal
Steps
Simple tea and rice flour mask
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1Brew a pot of tea. Let the tea cool (to speed this up, leave it in the fridge).
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2Mix 3 tablespoons of cool tea with 3 or 4 tablespoons (44.4 or 59.1 ml) of rice flour. Add just enough rice flour so that the mixture is smooth and spreadable, but not runny. Add more tea if it is too thick.
- Optional: Add some fruit, such as banana and/or mango. Banana moisturizes and mango cleanses, making these ideal choices for masks. Mash it up in the mix.
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3Wash your face with your regular cleanser. Dry your face gently with a clean towel.
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4Apply the mask to your face.[1]
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5Leave it on for 15 minutes.
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6Rinse it off with lots of water, rubbing the mask to exfoliate your skin.
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7Apply your regular moisturizer when you are done.
Green tea, oats and egg face mask
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1Cut the 3 green tea teabags open into a bowl. Discard the bags and tags.[2]
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2Squeeze out a small amount of facial moisturizer. Add to the tea in the bowl.
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3Add some granulated sugar or sea salt to the bowl. These are used to exfoliate.
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4Add the 2 egg yolks.
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5Add a small amount of water.
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6Add a small amount of rolled oats.
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7Mix all the ingredients together. Add more water or more oats to get the desired consistency.[3]
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8Remove make-up. Use hot water to open pores.
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9Apply the mask. Leave on for 15 minutes
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10Wash mask off with water.
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11Moisturize face. Done!
Green tea, honey and oatmeal face mask
This face mask includes a good dose of vitamin C, great for your skin's health. This mask is best for acne/oily/combination skin without drying out your skin.[4]
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1Boil the small amount of water in the microwave or on the stove.
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2Dip the green teabag into the water.
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3Squeeze out the liquid to the mask bowl. Leave it to cool.
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4Using the same green teabag, boil enough water to steam your face.
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5After 10 minutes steaming, scrub your face with your regular scrub.
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6Mix the vitamin C powder, honey and finely ground oatmeal. You can adjust the amount, just keep in mind: more honey means you need more liquid and more oatmeal. It should form a paste texture but after few minutes the oatmeal will suck in all the liquid. Too much Vitamin C power can irritate your skin and is more difficult to dissolve into the water, so don't overdo it.
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7Apply the paste to your neck and face in bathroom. It's a bit messy so better do it at the sink.[5]
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8Leave the mask on as long as you want. It's recommended that you leave it at least an hour and up to three hours. It always take times to work. You can test by trying to soften your skin with honey; the longer you leave it on, the better it works.
- Put a paper mask on top to avoid the oatmeal dripping all over when it starts to dry up.
- Note that this mask won't be dry even if you leave it until morning, because the water is very limited, and honey can't easily be dried up, and the oatmeal keeps the moisture in as well.
Community Q&A
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QuestionDoes it really need to be green tea?
Community AnswerGreen tea contains catechins, which suppress the bacteria that causes acne and other skin issues. Black tea also contains these, but to a lesser degree. -
QuestionCan I use regular flour instead of the rice flour?
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QuestionCan I only use honey and green tea leaves?Community AnswerYes, you can.
Warnings
- The day before you do the facial, test for allergies. Brew a cup of tea and make sure that it is the same tea you are going to use. When cool, dab some tea on the inner part of your wrist and leave it on. If it itches, or you get any allergic reaction, wash it off immediately and do not use this facial. If your skin feels good after leaving the tea on for half an hour (and the next day your skin still feels great), the facial is suitable for your skin type.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- If you do have sensitive skin, it is best 'not 'to try any homemade facials in case you run the risk of allergies. Speak with your dermatologist or health professional first⧼thumbs_response⧽
- If you're using over the counter products that contain green tea, test them on a small area on your arms first to make sure you are not allergic before applying to a large area or the face. Look for products with at least 3% green tea extract, and few added fragrances.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Regular cleanser
- Towel
- Scissors
- Bowl
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIh9YLOO8_M&list=PLgrn3wJ7b9-3J_rETbPXgA5NDYiroBp9J&index=2&t=0s
- ↑ https://naturalbeautytips.co/homemade-green-tea-face-mask-recipes/
- ↑ https://naturalbeautytips.co/homemade-green-tea-face-mask-recipes/
- ↑ http://www.lauraneuzeth.com/2014/03/diy-oatmeal-and-green-tea-mask-for-acne.html
- ↑ http://www.lauraneuzeth.com/2014/03/diy-oatmeal-and-green-tea-mask-for-acne.html
About This Article
To make a green tea face mask, brew a pot of green tea and let it cool. Mix about 3 tablespoons of the cool green tea and 3-4 tablespoons of rice flour. The mixture should be smooth and spreadable, but not runny. If it’s too thick, add more tea, or add more flour if it’s too thin. You can also add a mashed up banana for more moisturizing power. Wash your face with your regular cleanser, then pat it dry and smooth the mask over your skin. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with clean water. Read on to learn how to make a face mask out of green tea, honey, and oatmeal!
