Have you ever imagined what it would be like to learn that you’re expecting? What if we told you there’s a simple, natural, and highly effective recipe for smoothing wrinkles and brightening skin, without using needles? This little beauty secret, inspired by botanical traditions and revisited with everyday ingredients, could well become your new favorite ritual. Intrigued? Wait until you see what this plant-based gel can do for your skin!
Clove: the unexpected ally of youthful skin
Long confined to winter herbal teas , cloves are nevertheless full of unsuspected benefits for our skin. Its superpower? Eugenol, a plant-based active ingredient with remarkable antioxidant properties. By protecting collagen fibers against the ravages of time ( stress, pollution, UV rays , etc.), it helps the skin maintain its natural firmness and elasticity. And the good news is: you can incorporate it into a homemade beauty routine as easily as preparing an infusion !
A quick recipe made with ultra-accessible ingredients
No need for a lab or chemistry skills to prepare this treatment: everything is available in supermarkets or pharmacies ! Here’s what you need for a 100g jar (about three weeks of nightly use):
- 1 tbsp crushed cloves
- 6 tbsp aloe vera gel
- 2 tbsp flaxseed gel (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tsp rose hydrosol
- 1 tsp vegetable glycerin
- The contents of 2 vitamin E capsules
- A pinch (about 0.25 g) of organic turmeric
Infuse the cloves in a little water, let it cool, then filter. Then mix all the ingredients at room temperature ( except the vitamin E and the clove infusion, which should be added once the mixture has cooled ). Pour into a small glass jar and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
How to use it for maximum effect?
Every evening, on clean skin, apply a small amount of gel to the marked areas ( forehead, eye contour, nasolabial folds and neck ). Gently massage upwards for 30 seconds. Once a week, give your skin a “night mask” version by applying a slightly more generous layer. In the morning, rinse with lukewarm water and apply a good sunscreen (factor 30 minimum) : active plants love the light… but your skin, a little less after treatment!
