V Clove Water
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Simple, aromatic, and made with just two ingredients.
This Clove Water is one of the easiest ways to bring a little kitchen-made ritual into your day. It takes minutes to make, smells warm and comforting, and uses ingredients you probably already have at home.
Enjoy it as a refreshing facial mist, or sip it as a warm or chilled clove water. It's simple, soothing to make, and a lovely way to slow down for a moment.
🌿 Ingredients
(Organic, if possible)
- 4 to 5 whole cloves
- 1 cup of water (filtered or distilled is best)
- 1 clean glass container or spray bottle
👩🍳 How to Make V Clove Water
Step 1: Simmer the Cloves
Add the whole cloves to 1 cup of water in a small pot. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 2: Cool and Strain
Let it cool completely, then strain out the cloves.
Step 3: Store It
Pour it into a clean glass container or spray bottle. If you plan to drink it, keep a separate batch in a clean glass jar.
Step 4: Patch Test First
Dab a little on your inner forearm and wait 24 hours. Skip it if you see redness, itching, or stinging.
Step 5: Use It
To use on your face, close your eyes and mist from about 8 inches away. If you're using a glass container, you can dab it on with a clean cotton pad instead. To drink, enjoy a small cup, warm or chilled.
Step 6: Keep It Fresh
Store it in the fridge and toss it after 3 to 5 days.
🫙 Ways to Enjoy V Clove Water
- 🌅 Mist after cleansing as a light, refreshing step in your morning routine.
- 🌙 Dab on with a cotton pad in the evening, then follow with your face oil.
- ☕ Sip it warm as a simple, aromatic tea-style drink.
- 🧊 Serve it chilled over ice, or keep it in the fridge for a cool mist.
🌿 Ingredient Benefits
🌱 Whole Cloves
Cloves have been used in kitchens and traditional home remedies for generations, including to soothe the stomach after meals. They contain eugenol, the compound behind their warm, unmistakable scent. Eugenol has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which is part of why cloves have such a long history of use.
For skin, cloves have traditionally been part of natural beauty rituals, and as a light mist this clove water makes a fragrant, refreshing step after cleansing. They are a potent spice, so a little goes a long way, and a patch test is a must.
💧 Water
The simple base of this recipe. Filtered or distilled water keeps it clean and pure.
Together, these two simple ingredients create a fragrant, comforting clove water you can mist or sip as part of your daily ritual.
💚 Vicky's Tip
Always patch test first before using it on your skin! Cloves are a potent spice, and every person's skin is different. This has no preservatives, so make only a small batch, keep it in the fridge, and toss it after 3 to 5 days. If you plan to drink it, make a separate batch and store it in a clean glass jar, not your spray bottle. Enjoy it in small amounts, one cup at a time. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a health condition, check with your doctor before drinking it. When misting, close your eyes and keep it away from your eye area.
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This recipe is for inspiration only and is not medical advice.