Green tea – a natural beauty routine
It's no wonder that it has been an essential part of cultures from across the globe and although the origin is still somewhat of a mystery, the story of the famous green tea points back to ancient Asian culture. Today, the tea is an essential part of conscious living and health-boosting resolutions.
Like many other ancient remedies, green tea leaves has traditionally has been used for medical purposes and springs from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. It's immensely popular in today's modern society for its flavor and health benefits and has been so for more than 4000 years.
However, you don't have to brew a perfect cup of green tea to receive its benefits. It's also an essential ingredient for clean beauty, and especially for natural skincare. The best part is however that you with few natural ingredients can make your rituals. Green tea can be applied directly to the skin, or as an ingredient in your skincare ritual.
Green tea improves your skin’s ability to actually maintain moisture.
Packed with antioxidants it keeps infections and skin problems at bay. The anti-inflammatory properties soothes irritation and redness and the anti-inflammatory effects is also highly beneficial when it comes to protecting health in numerous ways. Antibacterial components prevents clogged pores, deep cleanses the skin, and leaves it energized. It also promotes cell growth thanks to vitamin E which is moisturizing and strengthens the skin's natural barrier. It repairs skin cells to maintain the balance of the skin. There is so much more to it, and it's no wonder that green tea is an integral part of improving the health of body, mind and soul.
Green tea benefits the skin with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Calming toner with Green tea and Chamomile
Mix green tea with chamomile tea in hot water and let it cool down before use. Apply directly to the skin, or prepare it in a spray bottle. Both green tea and chamomile acts calming and soothing on the skin.
Nourishing face mask with Green tea and rice flour
Mix of a pot of green tea and 3 tablespoons of rice flour and let it cool down before applying to the skin. Rice flour will nourish the skin and has been widely known for its properties in skincare.
Green tea can be applied directly on the skin, or as a ingredient in your skin care ritual.
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