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Homemade Green Tea & Peppermint Spray for Pimples

Debbie WolfePublished: May 24, 2016 · Modified: Sep 30, 2019 by Debbie Wolfe · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Green Tea and Peppermint Spray Cover

I still occasionally get pimples. In fact, I seem to get more now than I did as a teen.  Hormones. stress, and diet play a significant role in breakouts. Getting control of those areas in your life will help reduce the occurrence of a breakout. However, if you get an unsightly pimple every now and then, this acne spray will help you get rid of it without the use of chemicals.

Ingredients

Green Tea and Peppermint Spray Ingredients

  • 1 green tea bag
  • 3 springs of fresh peppermint (or peppermint tea bag)
  • 3 drops of tea tree oil
  • 1 cup of boiling water
  • tea kettle
  • ceramic cup
  • spray bottle

Notes about the ingredients

Green tea has been consumed in the Far East for centuries for medicinal purposes. It’s been used to treat anything from headaches to depression. It’s high in antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, phytochemicals, B vitamins, folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium and caffeine.

Green tea helps improve your skin complexion, too. Its anti-inflammatory capabilities are great for your skin, especially if you have acne. It helps flush out toxins from the skin, heals blemishes and scars, and even improves the skin’s elasticity.

Peppermint is known for its ability to cure an upset stomach, but it can also help in the fight against pimples! Peppermint helps control the secretion of excess oil and prevents clogging of pores. It will also help brighten your skin and give your face a fresh, tingling sensation.

Tea tree oil has potent healing powers. It is antiviral and antifungal. The oil is used to treat ringworm, dandruff, cuts and scrapes as well as acne and so much more. It’s strong: a little goes a long way. Using too much tea tree oil on your skin can dry it out.

Steep the Tea

Green Tea and Peppermint Brew

Bring a cup of water to a boil. Add the green tea bag and fresh peppermint leaves to the tea pot. Let the leaves brew for 5 minutes.

Strain and Cool

Green Tea and Peppermint Spray

Once the tea has brewed, strain it and let it cool completely.

Add Tea Tree Oil

Green Tea and Peppermint Spray Tea Tree

Add the three drops of tea tree oil to the cooled tea. Don’t over do it; tea tree oil is strong!

How to Use

Funnel the tea into a spray bottle or mister. I find using a mister or spray is the easiest way to apply to your face and other body parts. You can also pour the tea into a glass bottle and apply to your face with a cotton ball. Gently cleanse the affected area with a gentle, natural soap. Follow with the Green Tea and Peppermint Spray. Let your air skin dry then use a light, oil free moisturizer. Use daily as needed.

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Debbie Wolfe
Debbie Wolfe

Debbie is a mom of two rambunctious boys, wife, and work-at-home mom from Georgia. When not writing or crafting, she is in the garden or hidden away reading.

Debbie is an obsessive crafter, home chef, and gardener. She is a freelance writer and co-author and photographer behind the garden blog, The Prudent Garden. She is also a regular contributor to garden and crafting content for HGTV, DIYNetwork, and Great American Country.

Her first title, Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts from Skyhorse Publishing will be available February 2019.

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