How to Make a Basic Homemade Facial Scrub: Green Tea,Sugar and Honey

Green Tea,Sugar and Honey

1. Brew a mug of extra-strength green tea. Green tea is said to have anti-aging effects when applied to the skin. It reduces wrinkles and blemishes, and even repair scar tissue.

• For best results, use loose green tea and a tea ball or strainer, rather than using a bag of green tea.
• If you're using bagged green tea, go with plain tea, rather than flavored. This will give you a more concentrated result.

2. Pour a Tablespoon or two of brewed tea into a bowl. Allow the tea to cool.

3. Pour a Tablespoon of sugar into the tea. Keep adding sugar until the mixture has a consistency that's gritty enough to scrub your skin, but still wet enough to apply easily.

4. Stir in a Tablespoon of honey. Make sure it's thoroughly mixed in. Honey has great moisturizing and antibacterial properties.

• To store this scrub for later, put the mixture in a jar sealed with a lid. Keep it in a cool, dry place. It should last for several weeks.

5. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face. Rub the scrub all over your face, concentrating in spots that are dry. Use a wet washcloth to remove the scrub, and splash cold water over your face when you're finished.