Are you looking for an easy DIY solution to help your skin look smoother overnight? You might be halfway there with Vaseline, but adding a secret third ingredient can supercharge your routine. This viral ‘Botox Gel’ anti-aging hack focuses on creating an enriching overnight mask to help promote a more youthful-looking complexion.
Quick Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 3-5 days for oil infusion)
Best for: Addressing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dull skin
Use type: Overnight facial mask
Main ingredients:
- Vaseline (petroleum jelly)
- Baby Oil (or a similar light mineral oil)
- Dried Cloves
- Vitamin E capsule
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vaseline (petroleum jelly)
- 3 tablespoons Baby Oil (or light mineral oil)
- 1 teaspoon dried whole cloves
- 1 Vitamin E capsule (400 IU)
- Small, clean airtight jar for infusion
- Small, clean airtight container for the final mask
How to Make It
- Infuse the Baby Oil: Place the dried whole cloves into a small, clean airtight jar. Pour the baby oil over the cloves, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days to allow the oil to infuse. Shake gently once a day.
- Strain the Infused Oil: After infusion, strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the cloves. Discard the cloves and keep the clove-infused baby oil.
- Add Vitamin E: Pierce the Vitamin E capsule with a clean pin and squeeze the oil into the clove-infused baby oil. Stir gently to combine. This is your ‘secret 3rd ingredient’ blend.
- Combine for the Mask: In a separate clean container, place the 2 tablespoons of Vaseline. Gradually add 1 to 2 teaspoons of your prepared clove-infused Vitamin E baby oil blend to the Vaseline.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using a small spatula or the back of a spoon, mix the Vaseline and the oil blend until thoroughly combined and you have a smooth, consistent
