How to Make a Rosemary, Lemon and Honey Facial

If your skin is oily, pamper it with a rosemary, lemon and honey facial. Making a facial in your own kitchen is the next best thing to a high-priced spa facial and it may surprise you how wonderfully silky smooth your skin will feel.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 bag green tea
• 1 bag chamomile tea
• 2 mugs
• 4 tbsp. dried rosemary
• Blender, coffee grinder or mortal and pestle
• Large mixing bowl
• 2 tbsp. powdered oatmeal
• 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel
• 2 tbsp. pure honey
• 8 drops lemon essential oil

1. Brew the green tea and chamomile tea separately in two mugs, and set them aside to cool.

2. Place the dried rosemary in a blender and grind it to a fine powder. You can also grind dried rosemary with a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle.

3. Place 2 tbsp. each of the cooled teas in a large mixing bowl and stir in the powdered oatmeal, aloe vera and honey. Mix well.

4. Stir in the dried rosemary and the lemon essential oil, and stir the mixture thoroughly.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply the rosemary, lemon and honey facial to your face and neck, using a clean makeup sponge or the pads of your fingertips. Allow the facial to remain on your face for about 20 minutes. Rinse the facial using warm water and a soft washcloth. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel and apply your favorite moisturizer.
• If you don't have dried rosemary, you can substitute 10 drops of rosemary essential oil.