🛒 Ingredients

5–7 dried bay leaves (organic preferred)

1 ½ cups filtered water

Optional: 1 tsp rose water (soothing + fragrant)

Optional: 3–5 drops vitamin E oil (moisturizing & protective)

🌸 Rose water tip: Use for sensitive or dry skin. Skip for oily/acne-prone types.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Boil the Leaves

Add bay leaves and water to a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes.

Cool & Strain

Remove from heat and let cool completely (~30 mins).

Strain into a clean bowl using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

Enhance (Optional)

Stir in rose water or vitamin E oil.

Store

Pour into a glass spray bottle or jar.

Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

❗ Always do a patch test first — apply a little behind your ear and wait 24 hours.

🌙 How to Use Your Bay Leaf Tonic

✨ As a Daily Facial Mist:

Close eyes and spritz on clean face morning and night.

Follow with moisturizer.

🧻 As a Soothing Compress:

Soak cotton pads or a soft cloth in the tonic.

Lay over face for 5–10 minutes — great for tired skin.

💆‍♀️ With Gentle Massage:

Apply with fingertips, massaging upward to boost circulation and relax tension.

🕯️ Pro Tip: Use it after cleansing or as a midday refresh!

❤️ Final Thought: Nature Isn’t a Quick Fix — It’s a Long-Term Partner

You don’t need extreme claims to appreciate the power of simple ingredients.

Bay leaves won’t replace Botox — and they shouldn’t try.

But as part of a holistic approach to healthy skin — along with hydration, sleep, sun protection, and good nutrition — this humble herb can play a quiet, supportive role.

Because true beauty isn’t about erasing age.

It’s about nurturing your skin at every stage.

So next time you reach for that spice jar…

Think beyond soup.

Simmer some magic.

Spritz some care.

And let your skin drink in the wisdom of the leaf. 💛