Ingredients
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Zest of 1 organic lemon (pith removed)
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7 whole cloves
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3 tbsp jojoba oil (closest in structure to skin sebum)
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½ tsp witch-hazel extract (alcohol-free)
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4 drops tea-tree oil (optional for acne-prone skin)
Procedure
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Dehydrate lemon zest at low heat (60 °C) for 30 minutes to remove moisture.
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Place zest and cloves in jojoba oil; warm to 40 °C for 30 minutes.
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Cool overnight; strain; add witch-hazel and tea-tree oil.
Instructions
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Press 2–3 drops into a clean T-zone each morning; follow with mineral sunscreen.
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For very oily skin, mix 1 drop with aloe gel for a lightweight serum.
Benefits
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Visibly shrinks pores thanks to lemon peel’s natural astringency.
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Balances sebum and banishes bacteria via antimicrobial clove oil.
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Calms redness through witch-hazel tannins.
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Defends collagen matrix by neutralising reactive oxygen species.
4. Amla-Clove Radiance Collagen Oil
Ingredients
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1 tbsp dried amla (Indian gooseberry) chunks
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6 whole cloves
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2 tbsp cold-pressed almond oil
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1 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil
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8 drops frankincense essential oil
