What if the secret to glowing skin was hidden in a small brown spice we usually keep in the kitchen?

Cloves — a tiny ingredient with countless benefits — might just be the beauty secret your skin has been waiting for. With three simple steps, morning, evening, and night, this homemade routine promises clearer skin, tighter pores, and a calmer complexion… without draining your budget.

Morning: the radiance-boosting ice cube to wake up your skin

Mornings often feel like a battle between your blanket and the mirror. Dull complexion, visible pores, tired features… So why not swap your coffee for a refreshing boost? Clove-infused ice cubes are an incredibly simple trick for instantly de-puffing and energizing the face.

The magic recipe: boil a few cloves in 200 ml of water, let it steep, then add 50 ml of cucumber juice, one tablespoon of rose water, one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, and one capsule of vitamin E. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and place it in the freezer.

Each morning, glide a cube over clean skin for about 30 seconds. The results? Pores appear tighter, your complexion looks brighter, and your skin regains its firmness. The cooling effect stimulates microcirculation, while clove – known for its purifying properties – helps rebalance oil production. A quick step, perfect before makeup or right after a shower.

Evening: the firming gel for smoother, relaxed skin

After a long day, your skin needs a moment of real rest. This is the ideal time for a treatment that’s both soothing and restorative. A homemade clove gel works like a natural serum — calming and firming at the same time.

How to make it: mix three tablespoons of flaxseed gel (or simply aloe vera gel) with two drops of clove essential oil, one teaspoon of rosehip oil, and a vitamin E capsule. Once well blended, store it in the refrigerator.

In the evening, massage a small amount into your face and neck until fully absorbed. Clove helps smooth skin texture, while the plant oils nourish and support overnight renewal. The soft, melting texture delivers immediate comfort without leaving a greasy finish.

Beauty tip: follow with a thin layer of moisturizer to lock in the active ingredients and wake up with skin that feels like you just left a facial treatment.

Night: the toning lotion that restores radiance

Clove still has more to offer. Used as a toner, it becomes a powerful long-term treatment to even out your complexion.

The quick recipe: mix 100 ml of cooled clove infusion with 50 ml of fermented rice water, one tablespoon of rose water, and one tablespoon of witch hazel. Pour into a spray bottle and keep it refrigerated.

Before bed, mist generously over your face or apply with a cotton pad. Let it air dry without rinsing — the natural ingredients work overnight to revive your skin’s glow. Rice water softens, witch hazel purifies, and glycerin helps maintain hydration. By morning, your skin looks brighter and more refreshed.

A few precautions for happy skin

Clove is a potent ingredient, so it should be used carefully. Never exceed 1% essential oil in your mixtures, and always patch-test on a small area before first use. Keep your treatments refrigerated and replace them every two weeks to maintain effectiveness.

And above all, stay consistent. Just three weeks of daily use is often enough to see real changes: tighter pores, firmer skin, and a more even complexion.