Using bay leaves and water is a great way to help your face. It acts like a natural lifting serum for loose skin and fine lines. This “herbal and clear” wash works well because the plant oils help tighten the surface and stop the “saggy” and “dull” feeling on your cheeks and neck. It is an easy and cheap way to fix age lines and keep your skin looking firm and bright. It makes your face feel stretched and smooth right away.
Instead of buying expensive store toners with chemicals, this simple kitchen boil helps your beauty stay young. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much more youthful your skin looks!
Why Bay Leaves and Water are Good for Wrinkles
- Tighten Pores: The natural tannins in the leaf help pull the skin firm, taking away the “open” and “large” look.
- Deep Glow: The warm water helps the leaf vitamins soak in and keeps your skin tone looking even.
- Calm Puffy Skin: It acts like a tiny soothing wash to wash out the “tired” and “swollen” feeling under your eyes.
- Stop Dry Lines: The minerals help your skin hold onto its own oils and makes the surface look very bouncy.
How to Make the Bay Leaf Lifting Water
This is the best way to get the herbal power to work fast on your wrinkles.
Ingredients:
- 5 dried bay leaves
- 2 cups of water
- 1 small piece of lemon peel
- 1 cotton ball
Instructions:
- Boil: Put the water in a small pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Add: Put the dried bay leaves and the lemon peel into the bubbling water.
- Simmer: Turn the heat to low and let the mix cook for 10 minutes until the water turns a light yellow.
- Cool: Turn off the heat and let the water sit until it is just warm.
- Strain: Pour the liquid through a cloth into a clean glass jar.
- Clean: Wash your face with warm water and dry it with a soft towel.
- Apply: Dip the cotton ball into the bay leaf water and rub it over your forehead, eyes, and chin.
- Massage: Move your fingers in upward strokes to help the skin stay lifted.
- Wait: Let the water dry on your face for 5 minutes before adding your cream.
- Result: Your skin will feel tight and your wrinkles will look very soft.
Three Simple Tips
- Upward Strokes: Always rub the water toward your hair to get the best lifting result for your cheeks.
- Cold Storage: Keep the jar in the fridge to make the water very refreshing and good for puffy eyes.
- Daily Use: Use this herbal water every morning and night to see your skin stay smooth and young.
One Last Tip
You will know the Bay Leaf Secret is working when your “skin looks glass-like” and your “lines stay hidden!” It is a great way to look after your beauty with a simple leaf from the spice jar.
