Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a soothing white tea toner with Asian-influenced ingredients, as recommended by Jennifer Yen, the creator of the Purlisse Skincare collection:
- Gather Your Ingredients: You will need 1 teaspoon of peppermint tea leaves, 4 teaspoons of white tea leaves, ½ cup of boiled distilled water, 2 drops of lavender oil, a French press, a glass container, aloe vera gel, and a 4-oz spray bottle atomizer.
- Prepare the Tea Mixture: Start by adding the peppermint tea leaves and white tea leaves into the French press. White tea is known for its antioxidant properties and gentle nature, while peppermint adds a refreshing touch.
- Boil the Water: Heat ½ cup of distilled water until it reaches a boil. Once boiled, carefully pour the hot water into the French press over the tea leaves.
- Steep the Tea: Allow the tea mixture to steep for approximately 10 minutes. Steeping allows the flavors and beneficial properties of the tea leaves to infuse into the water.
- Add Lavender Oil: After steeping, add 2 drops of lavender oil to the tea mixture. Lavender oil is known for its soothing and calming properties, which can help to balance and rejuvenate the skin.
- Transfer to a Glass Container: Once the tea mixture has cooled slightly, carefully pour it into a clean glass container. Allowing it to cool ensures that the mixture is safe to handle and will not damage the glass container.
- Combine with Aloe Vera Gel: Add enough aloe vera gel to the tea mixture to fill a 4-oz spray bottle atomizer. Aloe vera is known for its moisturizing and soothing properties, making it an excellent addition to this toner recipe.
- Mix Well: Stir or shake the mixture well to ensure that the tea, lavender oil, and aloe vera gel are thoroughly combined.
- Store and Chill: Transfer the toner mixture into the refrigerator and allow it to chill before use. Cooling the toner adds a refreshing sensation when applied to the skin.
- Spritz and Enjoy: Once chilled, your soothing white tea toner is ready to use. Simply spritz the toner onto clean skin using the spray bottle atomizer. Hold the bottle approximately 6 inches away from your face and mist evenly.
Incorporate this soothing white tea toner into your skincare routine to enjoy its calming and rejuvenating benefits. Use it daily after cleansing to refresh and hydrate your skin, leaving it looking and feeling revitalized.