8 Ways Of Using Green Tea In Skin Care

8 Ways Of Using Green Tea In Skin Care

8 Ways Of Using Green Tea In Skin Care

Lightens skin complexion – Green tea is known to lighten complexion and fade out the scars, blemishes and even sun tan. And it’s very easy to use Green Tea In Skin Care. Let me tell you how –

  • Cut open the green tea bag and place its contents in a clean bowl
  • Now, add some drops of honey to it
  • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to it
  • Apply it on your face and wait till it is dry
  • Wash it off with lukewarm water

Gives natural new look to eyes – It is a well known fact that green tea is supposed to do tremendous improvement in your eye’s health. It reduces the appreance of dark circles and also the unhealthy appreance of puffy eyes.

Let me tell you how to use this green tea bags for your eyes –

  • Put 2 used green tea bags in the refrigerator
  • After half an hour take them out and place on your eyes
  • Sit back and relax for at least 30 minutes more
  • Wash off your face with normal water

If you are regular with this eye care, then this will disappear your dark eye circles and will reduce your puffy eyes in no time.

Gives younger looking skin – Green tea is known to be loaded with anti-oxidants which delay the ageing process of your skin. They prevent various mature skin signs like – loose skin, wrinkles on your skin, age spots and sun damage. Let me explain you the science behind this. Green tea has extracts of polyphenols which deactivates the harmful radicals and keeps your skin younger looking for a long time.

  • Mix 2-3 tablespoon of plain yogurt, grounded green tea leaves and a pinch of turmeric powder in a clean bowl.
  • Apply it on your dry skin
  • Let it dry for some time
  • Now, wash off your face with lukewarm water

Also Read : Homemade Green Tea Oatmeal Face Mask

Fights against skin breakouts – Green tea also has anti-bacterial agents which fights against any impurities on your skin. Green tea is also known to regulate the hormonal imbalances of your body thus giving you clean skin in return. But in case you are having breakout issues, then you should try the following pack –

  • Mix together 1/4 cup of freshly brewed green tea and water
  • Use a cotton ball to apply on the affected areas of your face
  • Let it dry for some time and then wash it off

You can use this treatment daily if you are suffering from serious breakout issues.

As a skin toner – Green tea is one of the most natural skin toner you will ever find and is the best way of using Green Tea In Skin Care. So, in order to know how to use this natural skin toner in your skin care routine browse below –

  • Boil 2 cups of green tea and allow it to cool naturally
  • Add a few drops of essential oils as per your skin type and choice
  • Put the solution in a clean spray bottle
  • Now, spray it on your face whenever you wish

This spray will not only keep your skin hydrated but will also give a healthy glow with time to your skin.

Also Read : DIY Green Tea Skincare & Haircare Products

Green tea facial

  • Run the green tea bag over the super hot water to make it steamy
  • Drain out the water and let it cool naturally
  • Rub the green tea bag all over your face

This is like a mini facial session which instantly freshens up your tired skin. this requires very less time and is perfect in cases when you are running short of time.

As a facial cleanser

  • Boil the green tea bag and then pour out its contents in a clean bowl
  • Squeeze out the contents of your regular face cleanser
  • Mix both of them and cleanse your face every morning with these mixture

This will clean your skin every morning and then you will never have to face the issues of breakouts and all.

Green tea steam facial –

  • Boil the green tea bag in the water
  • Pour out its content in a bowl
  • Cover your head with a towel
  • Pour your head closer to the bowl so that your face gets the steam
  • Stay in that position for only 5 minutes

You can try this mini steam session once every week. This will clear out your pores.

So, these were my top 8 Ways Of Using Green Tea In Skin Care. let me know which one is your favourite in the comments down below.

 

*Written By Pallavi Bose

4 Comments

  • May 12, 2016

    Bhramari Biswas

    Thank you so much! I will try some of these this summer.

  • May 13, 2016

    Mariyam

    Green tea is so good for skin and specially for eye area 🙂
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  • May 14, 2016

    Sangeeta G

    These are great DIYs. I generally just drink green tea, looks like I need to add it externally as well 🙂
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  • May 15, 2016

    Lavanya Iyer

    Great DIY’s 🙂