Jujube Chrysanthemum Beautifying Tea and Facial Mask

This is a traditional skin beautifying tea from the Chinese herbal medicine.  The Chinese medicine holds a holistic view of skincare—i.e., the skincare involves caring of the skin from inside out.  Jujube is a common herb for nourishing the blood, promoting the blood circulate and improving the skin complexion.  Chrysanthemum is often used for detoxification and clarifying the skin and eye.

Here is the recipe for the tea: 

Add dried jujube 50grams and dried chrysanthemum 15grams into a pot.  Add 5 cups of water.  Bring the water to boil and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes.   Drain the liquid into a cup.  Add honey to your taste.  The tea often is consumed warm.  However, in summer time, I like to add ice and a few slices of lemon to make a refreshing beautifying tea.

Here is the recipe for the facial mask:

Mix 5 grams coix seed flour (or barley flour), 1 grams of powered alga (or collagen powder) and 1 gram of rose powder together.  Add proper amount of hot jujube chrysanthemum tea from above.  Add two drops of vitamin E oil.  Stir the mixture to make a consistent soft paste.  Spread the paste over your clean face.  Sit back and relax while enjoying your jujube chrysanthemum tea.  Wash off the dried mask with warm water and end with a splash of cold water.  Pad dry. 

Regular consumption of jujube chrysanthemum team detoxifies the liver, cleanses the system, clarifies eyes and promotes a rosy complexion.  The mask promotes the blood circulation to the skin, increases skin plasticity, evens the skin tone and reduces the wrinkles. 

Thanks for reading!

Connie

connie@cherruby.com