I am so in love with this matcha face mask recipe!

Full of antioxidants, caffeine, vitamin C powder, and essential oils, which help firm the skin and reduce the signs of aging, my skin has never looked better!

I’ll start off by saying that anything matcha-related is in my good books right now! It’s just the most fantastic stuff I’ve come across.

Containing copious amounts of antioxidants and vitamins, matcha is a force to be reckoned with as a health tool – perhaps mixed with plant-based milk to make a matcha latte, or as a face scrub.

And a matcha face mask just about tops the list!

Taking years off your complexion, revealing soft, smooth skin underneath – matcha for skin is my new life love.

In this post today, I’ll share my recipe for a matcha face mask.

It’s super easy and quick to make and is perfect for sprucing up dull, tired skin in those long winter months.

Matcha powder and oil on a wooden board.

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What is matcha

Matcha is a finely ground-down powder from the same plant as the green tea leaf – called Camellia Sinensis.

It’s similar in its properties to green tea but on a much bigger concentration.

It contains more antioxidants and more caffeine, meaning it’s hugely popular in the drinks world as a pick-me-up/wake-up drink in the mornings.

If you’d tasted it, you’d find it’s far more potent than green tea too.

That’s because the whole leaf is dried and ground down compared to only selected parts for standard green tea.

It’s basically more concentrated with more antioxidants and vitamins, which is excellent news for your complexion once you try the DIY matcha mask recipe I’ll share below.

matcha face mask benefits

Perhaps one of the most sought-after benefits of matcha green tea for skin is the fact that it’s anti-aging.

Meaning it makes you look younger by visibly smoothing lines, minimizing blemishes, and ironing out wrinkles.

You can thank the caffeine content for that. Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it perks up your skin and, over time, helps firm and tone it.

Further matcha skin benefits include reducing redness and that puffy look you get after a bad night’s sleep. It works wonders on under-eye circles too.

And my favorite thing? It helps protect your skin from environmental pollutants and toxins, which in turn helps reduce the rate of aging and improve the condition of your skin.

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matcha face mask DIY

This is a super simple yet super effective DIY matcha mask recipe. Be sure to follow the instructions to get the right consistency and reduce the likelihood of lumps in the face mask.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp of matcha powder
1/2 teaspoon of vitamin C powder
2 teaspoons of sunflower oil (or substitute for fractionated coconut oil)
5 drops of rosemary extract (not rosemary essential oil)
1-2 drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

Combine the powders in a small bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir briskly to ensure no clumps remain.
Use an applicator brush or your fingers to paint the mask onto the face, avoiding the delicate eye and mouth areas.
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it with warm water. Finish with a good natural moisturizer

Matcha face mask in a metal tin with make up brush alongside.

How to use this matcha face mask

My best tip is to use this mask once a week only. Believe me, it’s pretty powerful, and you don’t want to overdo it, as using it too much may be a touch aggressive for the skin.

Once a week is enough for most skin types, but always remember to cleanse, tone, and moisturize on your days off.

Saying this, if you want to use a matcha face mask more frequently and feel your skin would benefit from it, then matcha can be used up to 3 times a week without any known issues.

For extra protection, I suggest doing a patch test on a small area of skin first to make sure this matcha face mask is suitable for you.

Matcha face mask and make up brush on a wooden board.

Improved skin appearance

There are lots of inquiries online asking if matcha is good for the skin rather than it simply being a temporary skin improver.

And my honest answer is yes! It is good! When you use the right ingredients.

You can buy matcha face masks in stores, yet I’m sure if you looked at the ingredients inside, you’d be horrified.

Most cosmetics these days are laced with chemicals and nasties which dry out and potentially harm the skin – especially if your skin is sensitive.

This is why I’m so passionate about natural skin care and cosmetics. With repeated use, the ingredients in this matcha face mask will nourish your skin and help it recover from any previous skin troubles.

The vitamin C powder is a fantastic skin toner too. I’ve used this powder in many recipes, including this face serum, to encourage collagen production.

The caffeine of the matcha powder will give your skin an instant boost, helping tighten sagging skin and instantly brightening the complexion.

Close up of matcha face mask and make up brush on a wooden board.

final tips

For matcha mask storage, it’s best to use a glass jar with a screw-top lid. It will last for one week, and this recipe gives enough for 2 to 3 applications.

The consistency of this mask is quite thick – like a paste, so by all means, you can add a touch of water to make it lighter in texture if you want to (though I personally love the thick paste feeling).

I also want to point out that matcha is a really healthy food source; being an antioxidant, it’s great for heart health, the liver, and general well-being – so why not try using your matcha powder as a drink too or mixed in smoothies?

Don’t limit it to only your face mask – that’s what I mean. After all, beauty comes from within.

I hope you love this recipe and post – if you do, make sure to read this post next. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.