DIY BEAUTY | Matcha Mask

Matcha is known for it’s antioxidant super-powers! It helps soothe, smooth + detoxify skin, while Kaolin clay is best known for it’s cleansing, thickening, + oil absorbing properties. And, Manuka Honey is just the best mask add-in ever with it’s anti-acne, anti-microbial + major moisturizing properties.

For this mask, we’re going to use authentic Japanese Culinary Matcha Powder because it’s actually higher in antioxidants than Ceremonial Matcha. Plus, it’s a little more budget-friendly too!

Ingredients + Supplies

• 1 Tsp. Jade Leaf Classic Culinary Organic Matcha Powder
• 1/2 Tbsp. Frontier Co-op Kaolin Clay Powder
• Drizzle of Wedderspoon Organic Raw Manuka Honey K-Factor 22
• Water – just enough to reach desired consistency

Instructions

1. Mix well, until smooth.
2. Activate the mask, by adding just enough honey + water to get the consistency you want.

To Use

1. Apply to clean, damp skin ­– using a facial brush, or your fingers.
2. Leave on for 15-30 minutes, or until dry.
3. Rinse + moisturize as usual.

Tips + Tricks

• If you wanna kick it up a notch, try adding in some Plain, full-fat Yogurt, Fresh Lemon Juice, or some Activated Charcoal.
• Play around with the ratios. You may like more Matcha than Clay, more honey than water, or vice versa.
• The more honey you add, the less likely it will be to dry + crack.
• Grab DIY ingredients + supplies from Amazon, Mountain Rose Herbs, Starwest Botanicals, Aura Cacia, Frontier Co-op, or The Container Store.

Have you ever tried this?

Let me know what you think in the comments below!