I found this pretty interesting. Though we know that Green Tea has numerous Health Benefits, I found that there are also a couple of Beauty Benefits…Weight Loss
British supermodel Sophie Dahl’s dramatic weight loss has been attributed, in part, to her drinking regular cups of green tea. Sophie followed Body Doctor David Marshall’s nutritional advice, which advocates drinking as much toxin-flushing green tea as possible.
Soothing Spritzer
The liquid can be used as a spritzer, to freshen up the face, or cotton pads soaked in it can be particularly soothing for tired or strained eyes. It has antiseptic properties, so can be used to treat minor cuts and rashes, and is surprisingly effective when applied to spots and blemishes. It can even be used as a treatment for sunburn – soak a cloth in the liquid and leave on the skin until the area begins to cool.
The Method: Simply steep 100g of green tea in half a litre of still mineral water at room temperature for at least one hour. Strain the liquor and it’s ready to use! It’s better to make small quantities and use it fresh but surplus liquid can be poured into clean, sterilised bottles and refrigerated.
Toothpaste
Green tea is also known for its ability to prevent bad breath – and it has the added advantage of tasting good if it’s inadvertently swallowed. Try making your own toothpaste to test it out. Pour one cup of boiling water over 100g of Himalayan Green Tea and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Make a paste using this liquid and one teaspoon of baking soda, and use this to brush your teeth as usual. The natural properties in the tea will curb mouth odour and help prevent plaque-forming microbes from attaching to the teeth.
Acne
Green tea also helps to reduce inflammation, hormonal activity and aids in detoxification – which is all good news for acne sufferers. Green tea extract is an extremely versatile herbal supplement – it can be administered topically, often being used in creams, taken as a in the form of a pill or incorporated into your diet and drunk as a tea.
I’m sure there are more benefits than just these I mentioned, so if you have time, leave your Green Tea Benefits in the comments!
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I didnt ever think to use tea on my face. It makes sense though.
Great Blog I read alot of herbal remedy sites and this herbal supplements site is great
I have used green tea and black tea successfully to reduce my acne and blackheads on my nose drastically. I’d definitely recommend this home remedy, it’s natural and safe!
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