Matcha tea is not only delicious, but also has many benefits for the skin.
According to research by our friend Jimmy Braun from the Nutrition Santé Blog, matcha reduces inflammation, improves complexion, and prevents premature aging. It can help treat oily skin and works gently on all skin types. I recommend reading the article on this topic here: 4 natural benefits of matcha green tea for the skin.
Using matcha tea in homemade cosmetics can also be a great way to avoid waste when your matcha tea has oxidized and become more bitter and less green, or when it has passed its expiration date.
Sabine has prepared a superb recipe for matcha tea body butter. A rich and restorative product for the skin that also benefits from the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of matcha tea.
For 4 small jars of body butter:
Ingredients
- 115 g organic shea butter
- 55 g organic coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of natural yellow beeswax
- 1 teaspoon of pure Vitamin E
- 1 tablespoon of organic Okumidori matcha
- Peppermint essential oil (2-3 drops, depending on your taste)
- 4 jars of approximately 100 ml
Melt the shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax over smooth heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and pour into the bowl of a food processor. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, until the top is frozen and the mixture has cooled completely.
Then, remove from the refrigerator and add the vitamin E. Place the bowl on the food processor and mix everything at high speed for 5 minutes (without a food processor: mix by hand ^^').
Reduce to medium speed and add the matcha little by little. Add the drops of peppermint essential oil. Mix. Transfer to jars.
Another homemade cosmetic recipe to discover now: the organic matcha tea mask.
This recipe was realised by Sabine, who creates recipes that combine the different cultures she encounters on her travels.
Visit her blog and Instagram account to discover them now.
