Green tea is packed with skin-beautifying antioxidants that will do a lot for your beautiful day to day routine. It’s also good for weight loss, fighting cancer.
It is best suited for dry, normal and combination skin types and leaves behind the radiant looking skin. All you need to do is mix 3 tbsp of green tea, 2 tbsp of brown sugar and 1 tbsp of a nourishing cream of your choice. Apply this paste and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off and feel the difference.
For puffy eyes
The caffeine in green tea will reduce the appearance of wrinkles and eye bags, so put a couple cool bags over your eyes and relax for a while.
Face mask
Green tea helps heal blemishes and soothes the complexion. Green tea contains catechins, which are anti-bacterial agents that suppress acne-causing bacteria and help regulate hormonal imbalances.
How to use: Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered green tea with an egg white and 1 teaspoon of pure honey; whip everything together with a fork. Apply the mixture to your face and leave for about 30 minutes. Then rinse it off and apply a moisturizer.
Stops the signs of premature aging like loose skin, wrinkles, age spots and fine lines while making the complexion more moist and supple.
How to use: Combine 3 tablespoons of full-fat yogurt with 1 tablespoon of ground green tea leaves. Apply on the face for 20 minutes, then rinse well.
Facial Scrub
Removes dirt and impurities from your pores, dry green tea leaves acts as a great exfoliator to banish dead skin cells and purge pollutants.
How to use: Mix 1 tablespoon of dry ground green tea leaves with enough honey to make a thick paste. Apply this paste all over your face and leave it on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Then rub it off in circular motions with your fingertips, rinsing away the excess with warm water.
Green tea steam
Moisturizes relaxes muscles, plumps wrinkles, eliminates toxins, dislodges dirt from pores and boosts circulation. Green tea is rich in antioxidants and catechins, which are propelled into your pores by the action of steam, thereby detoxifying, cleansing, refreshing and hydrating the skin.
How to use: Put 1/8 cup green tea, 1/4 cup dried organic lemon balm and 2 tablespoons dried organic peppermint (double the quantities if using fresh herbs) in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the mixture, immediately placing a towel or lid over the bowl so that the oils don’t escape. Place the bowl on a table and hold your face over it, covering your head and the bowl with a large towel to make sure that no steam can escape. Keep your eyes closed and breathe deeply to inhale the therapeutic properties of the herbs. Steam for 5-10 minutes, depending on your comfort factor.
Strengthening hair
Protects hair from pollution and harsh products, while making it strong and shiny. Not only does green tea help ailments such as dandruff and psoriasis by reducing inflammation, it also stimulates hair growth and softens the strands. This happens due to high levels of panthenol, vitamin E and vitamin C, which is all well-established hair conditioners.
How to use: add 3-4 green tea bags in 1 liter of boiling water for about an hour. Let it cool and use the liquid as a final rinse after you’ve shampooed and conditioned.
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