Green tea is one of the commonly used teas for beauty purposes as it tends to be always included in the health and beauty teas. We’ve often seen articles saying that people should drink more tea because it aids in weight loss, cancer prevention, digestive disorder and many more.
People have been raving about the beauty benefits of green tea for centuries. It is one of the most commercialized products in the market. It has been frequently used in various beauty products such as lotions, facial cream and facial cleanser and is also used in several food supplements.
Let us further discuss the beauty benefits of green tea. Below are some proven benefits of green tea.
Detoxify the Body and Improve Complexion
Green tea can help flush out toxins in the body and the skin. This will help speed up the healing process of blemishes, soothe the complexion and brighten the skin. Catechins found in green tea can fight off acne causing bacteria on the skin and help balance out hormones. Green tea also contains anti-inflammatory content that reduces inflammation and redness on zits and scars. It will also speed up healing. Mix green tea powder, honey and egg white to create an acne cream.
Exfoliate the Skin and Clear the Pores
The texture of the dry green tea leaves is great for removing impurities on the skin and removing dirt on the pores. Mix a tablespoon of ground green tea leaves and honey. This mixture should appear thick and paste like. Apply this mixture all over the face and leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes. Massage this mixture in circular motion and rinse off with warm water.
Hydrate the Body
Even though green teas contain caffeine, it is not considered a diuretic since the water where the tea is brewed can be used to hydrate the body. You can add green tea to your eight glasses of water a day. It’s best to drink a cup of green tea before you sleep and as you wake up. The contents of green tea can help improve digestion and metabolism.
Tooth Ache
The antibacterial properties of green tea help in relieving toothache. Use a strong brew of green tea and use it as a mouth wash. This can help give you momentary relief from the pain but it is not a permanent treatment to toothache.
Stress Reduction
The theanine found in green tea has a calming effect that can calm the nerves and lower stress levels. Drinking a cup of green tea a day can help lower stress levels in the body. Stress can increase free radicals and negative cells in the body which makes it more prone to diseases and premature aging. Drinking green tea will help calm the mind and body which makes it a great bedtime beverage. However, drinking too much green tea can cause jitters and irritability. Green tea still contains caffeine and too much caffeine can cause irritability.
Hopefully this beauty benefits will help encourage you to take in more of this amazing brew. The great thing about green tea is that you can drink it any time of the day at any season. You can enjoy it hot or cold and with some milk although you will get most of the beauty and health benefits when you drink it hot.
