Monday, 18 August 2014

Green Tea for Clearer Skin

Green tea is widely known to offer many health benefits to those who drink it or take it as a supplement. But did you know that green tea can also be very beneficial to those who suffer from acne or dry skin? In fact it is one of organic skin care's best home remedies for acne.

It contains polyphenols that are known to help protect skin from UV rays that can cause cancer and speed up skin aging. Green tea is able to protect the skin by reducing inflammation and free radicals, like toxins and dirt that clog pores and damage skin. This chemical and side effect-free remedy has increased in popularity in recent years as many see the wonderful benefits green tea offers for their skin.

How Do I Use Green Tea for Clear Skin?

You can drink green tea and utilize its benefits, but you can also target its powers to certain areas, like the face, by applying it topically. There are many green tea recipes offered by home remedies bloggers. Here are two that are easy to make and still offer all of the wonderful benefits of green tea:

Simple Green Tea Mask

Steep 1 to 2 organic green tea bags for two minutes
Cut the bags open and, using clean fingers, massage the green tea leaves on your face
Let the mask sit for 20 to 30 minutes
Rinse with warm water
Use this simple �mask� once or twice a week.

Green Tea Mask with Honey

Honey has excellent anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties for skin. Why not combine honey and green tea for even more acne-fighting power?
Steep 1 to 2 organic green tea bags for two minutes
Cut the tea bags open, allowing the tea leaves to fall out
Mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of organic honey to form a paste
Massage the paste over the entire face, avoiding the eye area.
Let the mask sit for 20 to 30 minutes
Rinse with warm water
It is safe to use this effective green tea mask once or twice a week.

There are many options when it comes to organic skin care. All you need for a green tea mask is green tea, though there are many variations to combine other skin-benefiting items, such as honey for example. Green tea has wonderful cancer fighting and skin renewing properties, with no side effects, which makes it a great option for anyone who suffers from acne or simply wants healthier, glowing skin.

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Saturday, 18 January 2014

Green Tea and Honey Mask for Acne

Green Tea Teabags for Acne

If you have been to a skin store recently you may have noticed an increase in the amount of green tea in skin care products. There is a reason for that: green tea contains polyphenols which help protect your skin against cancer by protecting against sun damage. It does this by reducing inflammation and free radicals (everyday toxins, dirt, and dust in the air) from your skin. While more studies are needed to conclusively say that green tea helps with the anti-aging process, there is clinical evidence that suggests this natural leaf helps with the elasticity of skin. Not bad for a chemical and side effect-free remedy for skin! By the way, drinking it daily can also yield similar health benefits for your body and skin.

So, I�ve discussed why green tea may be awesome for your skin. What about honey? As I�ve discussed before, there are many benefits of using honey on your skin. It naturally has moisture retention properties, which is great for people with dry skin. Honey also has anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties. This helps remove the acne causing bacteria from your skin and helps prevent and heal small scars. You�re probably wondering what type of honey to buy. After all, there are many varieties. The kind you should look for is called manuka honey�I�ve discussed the benefits. If you don�t have manuka honey, any organic honey will do.

Combined with green tea, this home remedy for acne acts as a one, two punch for removing acne, brightening your skin, and helping protect against cancer. Read on to find out how to make the green tea and honey mask for acne.

What you need:

Green tea 1-2 teabags

Honey 1-2 tablespoons

What you do:

Step 1: Steep the green tea bag in hot water for a minute to two minutes.

Step 2: After it has been satisfactorily steeped, get a bowl and cut open the tea bag to let the tea leaves fall out.

Step 3: Mix the honey in to the bowl of green tea leaves and mix together to form a paste with a fork or spoon.

Step 4: Using your clean fingertips, massage the sticky paste over your face until all areas of are covered. Be careful to stay away from your eye area!

Step 5: Keep this on for 20-30 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

Make sure you use a toner to close up your pores after you are done washing your face. Moisturize as usual.

You can use this mask once to twice a week, depending on the state of your skin. After this, you can look forward to smoother, tighter, and healthier skin! Enjoy!

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