Hi there!
It's summertime folks, that means it's 100 degree outside
and boy..is it hot in here! Welcome to California weather, where there is a
little rain and whole lots of sunshine. But hey, that doesn't mean you
shouldn't go outside and enjoy a lovely sunlight. Just make sure you protect
your skin form harmful UV rays. Put on your favorite sunscreen and show off
your lovely hats collection so you don't get sunburn or worse..skin cancer by
the end of the summer.
There
is an amazing DIY spray I found through online research that have tried and
loved and it is perfect for summertime. It is one of my summer must-haves and it
only needs ONE main ingredient: GREEN TEA. What really caught my eye during my
research about green tea was that it is known to help secure your skin from
harmful UV rays and helps fights acne. Well… that is all I need to know to get
me hook on this stuff.
You will need
1.
an empty spray bottle (Target: $0.97 (3 oz
bottle))
2.
a small bowl
3.
a packet of decaf green tea (I'm using Lipton
brand)
4.
DISTILLED (clean) water
5.
a small funnel (If you don't have one, it's okay)
STEPS:
1) Make sure you wash all the items thoroughly before using.
2) Pour water into a small bowl (I like to pour the water in the spray bottle first to measure it out so I don't have any left over green tea)
3) Soak green tea bag like you would when you drink green tea.
4) Let it soak until the color turns dark (There is no specific soaking
time. I usually just leave it sit there while I do my daily activities)
5) Using a small funnel (If you don't have one, improvise or do it free
hand), pour it into the spray bottle and store it in the fridge. Make sure to keep
it refrigerated.
My Usage:
Morning (after face wash and before putting on my moisturizer/sunscreen)
Night: Face wash → Toner→ Green tea spray →
Acne treatment moisturizer (or only lazy days, I just stop at Green tea spray)
Green Tea is known to be an
ancient Chinese recipe in gaining good health and beautiful skin. It is a great
antioxidants, meaning it slows down aging and prevents heart disease, strokes
and cancer. What
is so great about green tea is even though it is so beneficial to your body as
a drink, it can also be use on your skin. There are many skincare product out
there that includes green tea as one of their ingredients. For more info about
Green tea, here are some helpful links:
If you are unsure about putting green
tea on your face and don't want to waste time making the spray, there is a
quick facial spa I found online that will make you loveeee green tea. (I don't
have any image for this. Sorry..)
1. Take a large bowl and soak one
or more packets of DECAF GREEN TEA of your choice into room temperature DISTILLED
water.
2. After you think the green tea
has soaked long enough, take it to the sink. (Put it in the fridge if you are
going to use it later)
3. Wash your face with warm water
a couple of time or put a hot towel on your face for a few minutes or if you
have one of those face steamer, use it or make your own face steam by boiling
some water and putting your face over it to open up pores.
4. Wash your face with the green
tea water that you've made to close the pores. Use it all! After you are done
washing your face with green tea water, pat your face dry (do not use a towel
to dry). TA DA! Now feel how smooth your
skin is. Do not touch it too much even though it feels like a baby's bottom.
Restrain yourself! =]
Thanks for reading!
Stay happy and keep smiling!
Stay happy and keep smiling!
The Lively Mango
