Clove & Vaseline Age Reversing Day & Night Gel

Repeated facial expressions, UV exposure, and pollution generate free radicals that break down collagen, leaving expression lines etched into the skin. Clove’s eugenol-rich oil is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes these radicals and helps inhibit enzymes that degrade skin-supporting proteins. Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) forms an occlusive film that dramatically reduces water loss, giving skin a plumped, hydrated appearance often associated with injectable treatments.

By pairing both ingredients with lightweight humectants, antioxidant boosters, and barrier-friendly nutrients, you can create two complementary gels—a feather-light Day Gel and a richer Night Gel—that work round the clock to smooth fine lines, improve elasticity, and protect against new damage.

Ingredients Required

Quantities yield roughly 50 g of each gel.

Day Gel (AM)

• 2 Tbsp fresh aloe-vera gel (hydrating, collagen-supportive)

• 1 Tbsp clove-infused rose water (antioxidant, soothing)

• ½ tsp food-grade glycerin (long-lasting humectant)

• Contents of 1 niacinamide capsule (about 2 % w/w; brightening, wrinkle-reducing)

• 1 tsp cooled green-tea brew (polyphenol shield)

• ¼ tsp raw honey (natural humectant and prebiotic)

Night Gel (PM)

• 1 Tbsp Vaseline (gently melted)

• 1 tsp clove essential-oil dilution* (0.5 % in jojoba)

• 1 tsp vitamin E oil (lipid antioxidant)

• 1 Tbsp homemade flax-seed gel (omega-3 peptides for firmness)

• ½ tsp coffee-seed oil or strong coffee concentrate (caffeine firming boost)

• 1 tsp chilled cucumber juice (soothing, de-puffing)

* Always patch-test clove oil and keep the dilution at or below 0.5 % to avoid irritation.

Procedure

1. Prepare Clove–Rose Water

   • Crush 5–6 whole cloves and simmer in 100 ml water for 3 minutes.

   • Add 1 Tbsp dried rose petals, steep 10 minutes, strain, and cool.

2. Make the Day Gel

   • In a sanitized bowl, whisk aloe gel, glycerin, and honey until uniform.

   • Stir in niacinamide powder until fully dissolved.

   • Blend in 1 Tbsp of cooled clove-rose water and the green-tea brew.

   • Pour into a UV-safe pump bottle. Refrigerate for up to 10 days.

3. Make the Night Gel

   • Melt Vaseline in a double boiler just until pourable (around 45 °C).

   • Off heat, fold in flax-seed gel to create a translucent emulsion.

   • Add vitamin E, coffee oil, and cucumber juice; mix thoroughly.

   • Finally whisk in the pre-measured clove EO dilution.

   • Transfer to a small glass jar, cool to room temperature, and seal tightly.

Instructions

• Perform a 24-hour patch test on the inner arm before first use.

• Store Day Gel in the refrigerator; Night Gel is shelf-stable for about 2 months when kept cool and dark.

• Use consistently for at least 4 weeks to observe visible improvements.

Benefits of the DIY

1. Instant Plumping & Dewy Glow – Glycerin and honey draw water into skin, providing a fresh glass-skin finish minutes after application.

2. All-Day Antioxidant Shield – Polyphenols from green tea and rose water help defend against UV- and pollution-induced free-radical damage.

3. Wrinkle-Smoothing Action – Clove’s eugenol and niacinamide work together to reduce the depth and appearance of fine lines over time.

4. Overnight Barrier Repair – Occlusive Vaseline, vitamin E, and flax peptides reinforce the lipid matrix, improving elasticity while you sleep.

5. Calmer, Clearer Complexion – Clove’s natural antibacterial properties keep pores clear, while coffee’s caffeine helps reduce redness and puffiness.

6. Budget-Friendly & Customizable – All ingredients are inexpensive and widely available; you can swap cucumber juice for aloe in winter or adjust essential-oil blends to suit preference.

7. Needle-Free “Botox” Effect – Consistent hydration, antioxidant coverage, and barrier sealing collectively blur lines and boost firmness, mimicking the plumping look of in-office treatments—without needles, expense, or downtime.

By integrating these twin gels into your morning and evening routines, you’ll provide continuous antioxidant defense, deep hydration, and barrier support—resulting in smoother, brighter, more resilient skin day after day.