Flaxseed gel is often dubbed “plant-based Botox” because its polysaccharides attract water and visibly plump fine lines, while its omega-3 fatty acids support supple skin. Clove buds, packed with the bio-active compound eugenol, deliver strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and tissue-remodelling benefits that calm breakouts and encourage collagen renewal. By marrying the hydrating slip of flax mucilage with clove’s pore-tightening power, this kitchen-friendly night gel tackles wrinkles and enlarged pores at once. Aloe-vera sterols further boost collagen, vitamin E repairs the barrier, green-tea catechins curb excess sebum, honey humectants lock in moisture, and rose water restores an ideal pH. The result is an inexpensive, leave-on gel you can whip up in thirty minutes for smoother, fresher-looking skin by morning.
Ingredients Required
2 Tbsp whole flaxseeds – create the bouncy, hydrating gel base
1 cup filtered water – extracts flax mucilage
½ tsp whole cloves or 2 drops clove essential oil (1 % dilution) – purify pores and stimulate collagen
1 Tbsp fresh aloe-vera gel – soothes and boosts elasticity
2 vitamin E capsules (≈ 800 IU total) – repairs and protects overnight
1 tsp cooled strong green-tea infusion – tightens pores and controls oil
½ tsp raw honey – draws moisture into skin
1 tsp rose water – balances pH and lends a light floral scent
Yields roughly 60 mL; refrigerate and use within 7 days.
Procedure
Boil & Extract Gel
Combine flaxseeds and water in a small saucepan.
Simmer on low for 8–10 minutes, stirring, until the liquid thickens and forms clear threads.
Strain
While hot, pour through a fine strainer or clean muslin into a heat-safe bowl.
Press the seeds to extract maximum gel, then discard or compost the seeds.
Infuse Clove
Immediately add whole cloves to the hot gel, cover, and let steep 10 minutes to release their active compounds.
If using essential oil, skip the steeping and add the oil once the gel cools below 40 °C (warm to the touch).
Cool & Enrich
Remove cloves, then whisk in aloe-vera gel, vitamin E oil, green-tea infusion, honey, and rose water until smooth.
Store
Transfer to a sterilised 60 mL glass jar, label, and refrigerate.
Instructions (Night-Time Ritual)
Cleanse with a gentle, pH-balanced face wash; pat skin nearly dry.
Tone (optional) with alcohol-free rose water.
Apply a nickel-sized amount of the flax-clove gel to face and neck, massaging upward for about a minute.
Sleep with the gel on; there’s no need for a heavy night cream because the flax mucilage forms a breathable seal.
Rinse with lukewarm water in the morning and follow with your regular daytime routine and sunscreen.
