For centuries, honey has been used by women to pamper their skin. Honey is an excellent cleanser, has antibacterial properties and is a humectant, meaning it attracts and holds moisture.

Green tea is known for its antioxidant properties. It also is an astringent, tightening pores.
Used together, they can give you soft, smooth skin, leaving you with a glowing complexion.

Step 1

Start by brewing a cup of green tea. Add one tea bag to a cup of very hot water and let steep. Let the tea cool while you apply the honey and leave it on your face.

Step 2

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water and pat dry.

Step 3

Apply a thin layer of honey to your face with clean fingers. There is no need to warm the honey beforehand; the warmth of your fingers and face will make it spreadable.

Step 4

Avoid the area around the eye as the skin in that area is very delicate. And even though honey is natural and gentle, it still isn’t pleasant getting it in the eye.

Step 5

Leave the honey on for 15 to 20 minutes. It may drip occasionally, so either wear an old shirt, wrap a towel around your neck and shoulders, or better yet, run a warm bath and add some fragrant bubble bath and relax.

Step 6

Remove the honey by rinsing your face with warm water. Don’t use cleanser or soap. The honey will come off easily.

Step 7

When the honey is removed, use the green tea on a cotton ball on your face. Dip the cotton ball in the green tea and stoke the cotton ball over your face and neck. Don’t rinse after applying the green tea. Green tea will tighten and close your pores.

If your skin feels too tight after the green tea, use a light moisturizer after the green tea has dried.