If there’s one thing I love, it’s a skincare recipe that’s effective, affordable, and made with ingredients I already have in my kitchen. Let me introduce you to a mask I’ve been using that calms breakouts, soothes inflammation, and helps fade those stubborn post-acne marks. It’s my go-to green tea glow-up — and yes, it’s 100% Wellrobe approved.

Why Green Tea?

Green tea isn’t just for your morning matcha — it’s packed with antioxidants that fight inflammation, reduce redness, and even balance oil production. When applied topically, it can calm irritated skin, clear clogged pores, and help prevent future breakouts. Paired with a couple of other powerhouse ingredients, it becomes a skin-saver in a jar.

The Recipe: Green Tea + Honey + Aloe Mask

What you’ll need:

• 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp of matcha powder)

• 1 tsp raw honey

• 1 tsp aloe vera gel

• Optional: a pinch of turmeric for dark spot correction

How to make it:

1. Brew your green tea, let it cool, and cut open the tea bag to use the leaves

2. Mix the green tea leaves with honey and aloe vera until it forms a smooth paste.

3. Add a tiny pinch of turmeric if you want to level up the glow.

4. Apply it evenly to clean skin and leave on for 10–15 minutes.

5. Rinse with warm water, pat dry, and follow up with your favorite moisturizer.

The Results

This mask is gentle enough to use 2–3 times a week and has become a core part of my natural skincare lineup. After using it consistently, I noticed my breakouts were calmer, my skin tone more even, and my face just felt… balanced.

Whether you’re in your acne era (no shame, we’ve all been there) or just looking for a reset after a long week, this mask delivers. Plus, it’s a sweet little ritual that feels good for the skin and the soul.

Let me know if you try it — and as always, take what you need, and leave the rest. Your skincare should work with you, not against you.

Dominika