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Green Tea Facial Compress

Course: Herbal Preparation
Cuisine: compress
Keyword: compress, facial, green tea

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp green tea leaves
  • 1 cup hot water, about 165–175°F

Instructions

  • Add green tea leaves to a cup or small bowl.
    Pour hot water over the leaves.
    Steep for 3 minutes.
    Strain and allow the tea to cool completely.
    Soak a clean cloth or facial round in the cooled tea.

Notes

Apply the cooled compress to clean skin for a few minutes as part of a gentle skin-care routine. Avoid the eyes, do not use on broken skin, and discontinue if irritation occurs.