Cloves are packed with antioxidants and antibacterial properties, making them a powerful natural ingredient for fighting acne, controlling excess oil, tightening skin, and slowing down signs of aging.
With just a few simple, natural ingredients, you can create an entire skincare routine at home using cloves in five different forms: toner spray, gel, ice cubes, face oil, and night serum.
1. Clove Toner Spray (For Acne and Firming Skin)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cloves
1½ cups water
1 teaspoon rose water (optional, for fragrance)
2–3 drops tea tree oil
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel (optional, for soothing)
Method:
1. Boil cloves in water for 5–7 minutes until the color changes.
2. Allow it to cool, then strain.
3. Add tea tree oil and aloe vera gel, mix well.
4. Pour into a spray bottle.
How to Use:
Spray onto cleansed skin twice a day.
Keep refrigerated and use within 5–7 days.
Benefits:
Kills acne-causing bacteria
Minimizes pores
Controls oil and firms skin
2. Clove Gel (Wrinkle-Fighting and Radiance Boost)
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon clove powder (or grind whole cloves)
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel (fresh or pure store-bought)
2 drops tea tree oil
1 vitamin E capsule (optional)
Method:
1. Mix clove powder with aloe vera gel.
2. Add tea tree oil and vitamin E, stir well.
3. Store in a small container in the fridge (lasts 7–10 days).
How to Use:
Apply a thin layer at night on problem areas.
Use daily or every other day if skin is sensitive.
Benefits:
Soothes acne breakouts
Reduces redness and swelling
Fades scars and dark spots
3. Clove and Mint Ice Cubes (Refreshing and Pore-Reducing)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cloves
8–10 mint leaves
2 cups water
1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
Method:
1. Boil cloves and mint in water for 5–10 minutes.
2. Let it cool, strain, and pour into an ice tray.
3. Freeze until solid.
How to Use:
Rub one cube gently over clean skin each morning.
Pat dry and follow with moisturizer.
Benefits:
Firms skin
Shrinks enlarged pores
Brightens and revitalizes the face
4. Clove Oil (Anti-Aging and Skin Brightening)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cloves
3 tablespoons cold-pressed coconut oil or jojoba oil
1 vitamin E capsule (optional)
Method:
1. Lightly crush the cloves and add them to the oil.
2. Warm the mixture using a double boiler for 10–15 minutes.
3. Leave to infuse for 1–2 days, then strain.
4. Store in a dark glass bottle.
How to Use:
Massage 2–3 drops onto the face at night.
Can be applied alone or mixed with night cream.
Benefits:
Stimulates collagen production
Smooths fine lines
Revives tired, dull skin
5. Clove Night Serum (Brightening and Smoothing Blend)
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon clove toner (prepared earlier)
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
2 drops tea tree oil
1 drop clove oil
Method:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl right before use.
How to Use:
Apply evenly at night, leave on overnight.
Rinse off in the morning.
Precautions
Always perform a patch test before applying clove-based products to your whole face.
For sensitive or dry skin, limit use to 3–4 times per week, as cloves are strong and may irritate.
Avoid applying around the eyes.