Cucumber, matcha & lime face mask

This refreshing, zingy mask can be made with ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. Makes approx 380ml

1 green tea bag or 5g (1 tsp) Matcha green tea powder 75g cucumber 2.5g (½ tsp) vegetable gelatine powder, such as Vegeset 20 drops lime essential oil

1 Pour 300ml hot (not boiling) water on the green teabag or matcha powder in a mug or jug (follow the packet instructions for ratios of tea to water). If using powder, stir to combine or leave the teabag to infuse for 10 mins. Leave to cool a little.

2 Chop slices of cucumber and whizz in a blender with the green tea until cucumber is fully blitzed. When completely cool, add gelatine to the liquid and stir to combine (check the ratios of gelatine powder to water on the packet (typically 1 tsp per 600ml).

3 Place mixture in a pan over a low heat, stirring all the time. Once it has reached boiling point, remove pan from the heat and allow to cool to around 40C. Add the lime essential oil. For 300ml use 20 drops.

4 Pour into a bowl and allow to cool before placing in the fridge to set.

5 Spread mask over face and neck and relax while the antioxidant, anti-ageing green tea and cooling, soothing cucumber get to work. Leave for 5–10 mins before removing with warm water and a muslin cloth.

6 Use straight away ideally, but can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.

Taken from Handmade Spa by Juliette Goggin and Abi Righton (Jacqui Small). Photography: Amanda Heywood