If you’re looking for a simple, natural, and effective nighttime skincare routine, look no further than your kitchen spice rack. Cloves, known for their antibacterial, antioxidant, and skin-rejuvenating properties, can transform your nightly ritual into a glow-boosting experience.

This easy 3-step night skincare routine featuring clove-based DIYs will cleanse, tone, and deeply nourish your skin while you sleep — leaving you with clear, refreshed, and radiant skin by morning.

Step 1: Clove Ice Cube (After Cleansing)

Why it works:
Clove ice cubes soothe inflammation, tighten pores, and reduce acne-causing bacteria. The cold helps increase blood circulation, while cloves deliver antibacterial benefits directly into your pores.

How to Make:

• 1 cup water

• 6–8 whole cloves

• Ice tray

Instructions:

1. Boil the water with cloves for 5–7 minutes.

2. Let it cool and strain the liquid.

3. Pour the infused water into an ice tray and freeze.

4. Use one cube after cleansing your face at night.

How to Use:
Wrap one clove ice cube in a thin cotton cloth and gently rub it all over your cleansed face for 1–2 minutes. Let your skin absorb it naturally without wiping off the residue.

Step 2: Clove-Rice Water Toner

Why it works:
This toner tightens pores, brightens skin, balances pH, and prevents breakouts. Rice water is rich in amino acids and vitamins, while cloves purify and refresh the skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp uncooked rice

• 6–8 whole cloves

• 1 cup water

• Spray bottle

Instructions:

1. Soak rice and cloves in water for 6–8 hours or overnight.

2. Strain the liquid and pour into a spray bottle.

3. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How to Use:
After applying the clove ice cube, spritz this toner generously on your face and let it air dry. You can also use a cotton pad to apply it gently.

Step 3: Clove Night Gel

Why it works:
This deeply hydrating and healing gel repairs skin overnight. Aloe vera calms and hydrates, honey locks in moisture, rose water tones and refreshes, and cloves fight acne and pigmentation.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel (pure or store-bought)

• 1 tsp rose water

• ½ tsp raw honey

• 4–5 clove-infused drops (make by steeping cloves in hot water and cooling)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a small jar until smooth.

2. Store in the fridge and use within 7 days.

How to Use:
After toner is absorbed, take a small amount of clove night gel and massage gently into your skin. Leave it overnight for soft, nourished skin by morning.

Benefits of This 3-Step Routine

• Shrinks pores and reduces acne

• Brightens dull and tired skin

• Hydrates and locks in moisture

• Soothes inflammation and evens skin tone

• Leaves skin fresh, smooth, and naturally glowing