Using bay leaf water on your face is a great way to help your skin. It acts like a natural astringent and skin tightener for your forehead, eyes, and jawline. This “herbal and aromatic” habit works well because the antioxidants and essential oils in the bay leaves help stimulate the surface and stop the “sagging” and “lined” feeling of aging skin. It is an easy and cheap way to fix fine lines and keep your face feeling fast and smooth. It makes your skin feel plump and youthful right away.
Instead of buying expensive store anti-aging creams or chemical fillers, this simple pantry herb helps your beauty stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much tighter your skin feels!
Why Bay Leaves are Good for Wrinkles
- Tighten Loose Skin: The natural tannins act like a tiny internal skin firmer, taking away the “soft” and “drooping” look of the cheeks.
- Reduce Inflammation: The herbal oils act like a tiny liquid calmer to wash out the “red” and “puffy” feeling of irritated skin.
- Neutralize Free Radicals: The high antioxidants act like a tiny natural shield to keep the “dull” and “damaged” look away from your cells.
- Smooth Surface Lines: The warm steam helps the pores stay open and makes the “creased” and “folded” look of deep wrinkles disappear.
How to Prepare the 10-Minute Anti-Aging Tonic
This is the best way to get the herbal power to work fast on your skin.
Ingredients:
- 5 dry bay leaves
- 1 cup of filtered water
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
- 1 small spray bottle
Instructions:
- Boil: Put the filtered water in a small pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Add: Put the dry bay leaves into the boiling water.
- Simmer: Let the leaves sit in the hot water for 10 minutes to release the nutrients.
- Cool: Take the pot off the stove and let the tea sit for 20 minutes until it is cold.
- Strain: Pour the yellow liquid through a fine cloth into a bowl to remove the leaves.
- Sweeten: Add the raw honey to the cold tea to help the skin stay hydrated.
- Mix: Move your spoon in circles for 2 minutes until the honey is melted.
- Fill: Pour the mixture into the spray bottle and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Apply: Spray the cold tonic onto your clean face and neck every morning and night.
- Massage: Use your fingertips to tap the liquid into your wrinkles for 3 minutes.
- Repeat: Use this spray every day for one month to see the change in your skin.
- Result: Your face will look very firm and your skin will be very smooth.
Three Simple Tips
- Cold Application: Always keep your spray in the fridge to get the best results for a very fast and effective skin-tightening feeling.
- Consistency: Use the tonic twice a day without skipping to see the best results for a very steady and youthful-looking glow.
- Steam First: Wash your face with warm water before spraying to make sure the herbal oils sink into your pores very deeply.
One Last Tip
You will know the Bay Leaf and Honey Secret is working when your “skin feels bouncy” and your “lines look faint!” It is a great way to look after your beauty with simple items from the spice rack and the pantry.
