Delicate, elastic skin, without wrinkles, is the best adornment of a woman. This result can only be achieved thanks to high-quality, natural cosmetics and proper, constant care. Facial tea is considered one of these remedies. Its unique and miraculous properties are fully revealed by the women of the East. It is not surprising that they delight everyone with their beauty, elasticity and smoothness of the skin, even in their declining years. How to properly use tea for facial skin, recipes and some features of the procedure, read on.
Composition and benefits
Tea is an irreplaceable source of vivacity, strength and energy, but it is also an extraordinary, unique medicine for the epidermis. Such masks are highly effective, gentle and have a deep impact. Tea is very beneficial for the skin thanks to the following components:
- vitamins (A, B, P, PP, C) – strengthen and improve the structure of cells, ensure their full functioning, and also increase the protective properties of the skin;
- minerals (calcium, fluorine, magnesium, phosphorus) are no less important for the life of cells, their “respiration” and nutrition. They accelerate blood circulation and ensure rapid transport of nutrients;
- tannin is the main antioxidant. It actively counteracts microbes, prevents and relieves inflammation;
- enzymes - accelerate metabolic processes, including the synthesis of new collagen and elastin fibers.
Thus, tea is an irreplaceable, unique source of nutritional components, energy and enzymes. The effect of vigor and freshness is instantly reflected on the epidermis after the first procedure. This is the peculiarity of the drink as a cosmetic product.
With nettles
Herbalist Susan Weed considers stinging nettle a valuable herb for the hair, face and scalp. Nettle leaves have an anti-inflammatory effect on the digestive tract and are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, selenium, zinc, chromium and boron. Regular consumption of nettle tea cleanses the blood, and subsequently the skin.
Only fresh nettle stings. Dried leaves intended for brewing herbal tea will definitely not “bite” you, but will give your skin radiance, smoothness and a flawless appearance.
Useful properties of nettle.
Types of medicinal drink
Several types of drink are used to prepare cosmetics:
- White tea for the face is a real medicine for the skin. This tea will get rid of acne and the beginnings of oncology at the cellular level, increase blood flow and improve overall health.
- Green – widely used in cosmetology as a source of energy. It will quickly restore the previous tone of the tissues, add freshness and vigor to them, actively fights germs, and guarantees gentle cleansing of the face.
- Black is no less used in home cosmetics. It will instantly invigorate weakened, aging skin, refresh and rejuvenate it.
- Red (hibiscus) – guarantees effective cleansing of the face, relieves inflammatory reactions. It is necessary to regularly wipe your face with this drink - and there will be no trace of acne or pimples on the skin.
Please note that lotions with tea bags, masks based on strong tea leaves or ice cannot guarantee long-term preservation of the results of the procedure without proper nutrition and massage exercises. You can familiarize yourself with the technique of classic self-massage here.
With marigolds
Marigold or calendula is another excellent base for herbal tea that benefits your skin. The plant has wound-healing properties, has a positive effect on the lymphatic system and promotes digestion.
Stagnation in the digestive tract is a common phenomenon, leading to liver overload and skin rashes caused by slagging in the body.
According to The Herbal Pocket Guide, calendula tea is rich in carotenoids and other antioxidants, which explain the drink's anti-inflammatory properties.
Indications for use
Using tea compositions in facial care, you can achieve solutions to the following problems:
- excessive dryness, dehydration of cells requiring immediate replenishment of moisture;
- exceeding the permissible norm of secretion of the sebaceous glands, which gives the skin excessive shine and gloss;
- weakness, withering of the skin;
- the rapid rate of formation of wrinkles on the face and their deepening;
- dullness, dullness, unhealthy appearance;
- decreased tone, loss of tissue elasticity, sagging in the cheek area;
- hyperpigmentation, overly noticeable, unsightly freckles;
- inflammatory acne, acne due to improper care or low-quality cosmetics;
- the skin is flabby, the contours are unclear, decreased tone.
Only tea can correct these shortcomings without complications, irritation, or allergic reactions.
The course of tea treatments for the face is unlimited. Several masks a week are the optimal solution for high-quality, effective skin care.
Medicinal cosmetics from green varieties
Green tea extract for facial skin is a faithful assistant in the fight against aging. It will strengthen its protective function, stabilize the functioning of cells, strengthen their structure and increase tissue tone.
Green tea for the face, reviews of which never cease to amaze, is used in many recipes for skin care products. This is a tea mask for rejuvenation, intense hydration, nutrition, an acne remedy for sensitive and problematic skin, a compress for bags under the eyes, cosmetics for complexion and high-quality cleansing of pores.
Let's look at the most popular recipes for facial care:
- For women suffering from increased fat content of the epidermis, a composition with the addition of egg white and lemon juice will help. To prepare the mask, pour 1 tbsp. natural green tea leaves 100 ml boiling water, leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Then add 1 tsp to the strained liquid. lemon juice, one egg white. Stir the mixture. To bring it to the required consistency that is easy to apply, use oatmeal or crushed flakes. Distribute the product and hold for 20 minutes. Rinse off any remaining residue with cool water.
- A homemade tea mask for the skin with a rejuvenating effect is prepared as follows: steeply brew the drink (at the rate of 1 tablespoon of tea leaves per 1 tablespoon of boiling water). Add sour cream (1 tbsp). This mixture will quickly increase the tone of the tissues, restore the former elasticity of the tissues, and transform aging skin.
- To prepare a nutritious care composition rich in beneficial ingredients, prepare olive oil (1 tsp), 1 tbsp. crushed tea leaves. Mix the ingredients. Add 2 tbsp. kefir and wheat flour. The consistency should resemble thick sour cream. Spread the mixture over the surface for 20 minutes.
- You can remove bags under your eyes in a matter of minutes. To do this, place the tea bags in the freezer for 7-10 minutes. Then take them out and place them on problem areas for 5 minutes.
- There is another method to quickly remove bags under the eyes. These are simple compresses. To perform the procedure, brew a strong drink. When the liquid has cooled, dip cotton pads into it and apply to your eyes. Do not hold the compress for more than 5 minutes, otherwise a slight tint from the drink may appear.
- An excellent skin moisturizer is face cream with green tea and coconut oil. Mix coconut oil extract and high quality tea leaves, 30 g each. Place the nutrient mixture in the bathhouse for half an hour so that the ingredients steam well and mix. Filter the mixture and refrigerate to harden. The cream will ideally and carefully replenish the lack of moisture in tissues in the shortest possible time of use.
- To wash your face every day, pour 1 tsp. brew 100 ml boiling water. Leave the liquid to steep for 10 minutes. You can also wipe your face with it.
Mint tea
Mint for the skin is an activator of metabolic processes and a blood circulation accelerator. Peppermint tea helps cool the body not only inside, but also outside, so a mint facial tonic is a real salvation in hot weather and an ideal herbal remedy to help beat the summer heat. Mint greatly refreshes the skin and restores its tone, and at the same time is a powerful natural antiseptic with antibacterial properties.
How to use? Brew a cup of mint tea and let the broth brew for 8-10 minutes, cover with a lid. Then pour the mint tea infusion into a dark glass bottle and spray on your face whenever you need to cool down. For an extra cooling effect, store the tonic in the refrigerator.
Another option for toning your skin is to freeze mint ice cubes and rub them on your face. This will be the perfect start to the day to awaken your skin cells. Mint cubes will give youth to aging skin, smooth out fine wrinkles, make it elastic, restore its radiant appearance and invigorate every cell.
Cosmetics from other tea varieties
White and black varieties of tea are also used for medicinal purposes. Here are some popular recipes for using them:
- For high-quality cleansing, getting rid of age spots and for the purpose of lightening and evening out the shade of the epidermis, a tea mask for the surface of the face with the addition of lemon juice and sour cream is useful. To prepare a whitening composition, take the juice of 1 lemon, 25 g of homemade sour cream, and the same amount of fine tea leaves of white varieties. Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply the mask to the surface for 15 minutes.
- Prepare a rejuvenating mixture from tea liquid (1 tsp of tea leaves, pour 100 ml of boiled water) and 1 tsp. natural honey. To achieve a thick consistency, use oatmeal.
- A life-saving moisturizer for the skin in hot weather is ice tea for the face. To prepare it, take 2 tbsp. brewing any of the varieties, 200-250 ml of hot water. Let it brew for 5-10 minutes. Strain the liquid and cool. Pour the drink into special molds and place in the freezer to harden. Ice tea for face is ready for use. The effect after rubbing with cosmetic ice is immediate. The skin looks refreshed and moisturized in just a few minutes.
Tint agent
Due to the fact that Kenyan tea is a highly fermented drink and has an intense color infusion, it is ideal for hair coloring. To give your hair a chestnut tint, boil two tablespoons of black Kenyan tea in 400 ml of water for 15 minutes. Let cool and strain. Keep the decoction on your hair under plastic wrap for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the desired color intensity. There is no need to rinse your hair after. Etance! If you want to test how tea will change your hair color, dye a strand or two first. And yes, this procedure is more suitable for brunettes.
Rules for tea procedures
The following instructions will help you achieve successful results from the procedures:
- use only natural, high quality ingredients for cooking;
- Drink-based masks are not recommended to be used at night;
- Make nutritious compositions with the addition of tea leaves every 4 days, not more often. You can replace them with herbal cosmetics or a classic massage using essential oils;
- black varieties often make the surface of the face darker, so you should not add carrots, beets, or other natural dyes;
Follow these simple rules during your skincare procedures - and soft, healthy, elastic skin is guaranteed.
With Oregon grapes
A favorite of American herbal medicine, Oregon grape, or Mahonia aculifolia, is a beneficial herbal tonic for the gastrointestinal tract and has powerful healing potential in the fight against skin conditions.
Oregon Grape Tea goes directly to the root cause of eczema, psoriasis and acne by cleansing the liver and kidneys.
Need proof? An article published in the Journal of the German Society of Dermatology in 2010 states that mahonia tea is recommended for use in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Reviews
- Yulia, 32 years old: I have been using green tea on my face for 2 years now, my reviews of it as a cosmetic product are only positive. I recommend trying this recipe: to 2 tbsp. add 1 tbsp of strong brewed drink. aloe extract, so much grapefruit juice, egg yolk. Apply the mixture for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. I assure you, this composition will delay the appearance of wrinkles, tighten contours, and restore elasticity to the tissues.
- Margarita, 24 years old: I recommend green tea for acne to everyone. A tea mask for problematic skin types is the right solution. Daily rubbing with tea liquid relieves inflammatory reactions and stabilizes the condition of tissues for a long time.
- Olga Ivanovna, 40 years old: Tea mixtures help me keep my skin toned. They are absolutely harmless, do not cause allergies or irritation, but at the same time they are active and resist aging.
