Beauty Tips

4 uses of tea that you can include in your skincare

By Eloísa Carmona - 2022-05-05T17:19:47Z
It is well known that drinking tea has many benefits for the skin, as the most popular ones contain a good amount of antioxidants, but tea is so generous that it can also be used topically, as part of your skincare.Tea has many uses beyond comforting you with sips; for example, black tea is a great glass cleaner, but it can also be your new favorite homemade remedy to de-puff your eyes in the morning. Here are some other uses you can include in your cleansing and skincare routine.4 Ways to Use Tea for Your SkinFrom a homemade toner to a simple mask, you will love these four tea-based remedies because they are also very easy to make.Tea to De-puff EyesThis homemade remedy to de-puff the eyes is perfect to include in your morning skincare routine, as if you are already accustomed to drinking caffeinated tea at this hour, you will just need to reserve a little for your eyes.You just need to steep the tea for 3 to 5 minutes; you can use black, blue (oolong), or red tea, as these usually have more caffeine. Reserve some, place it in the refrigerator, and when it's cold, soak a couple of cotton pads in it and place them on your eyes for 10 minutes while you enjoy the rest of the warm tea.Facial Toner with TeaA facial toner helps you achieve hydrated, clean skin with that natural glow we all desire, so you need to know how to make a green tea toner. Preparing it is very simple, but for this homemade remedy, in addition to a couple of green tea bags, you will also need a cup of witch hazel tea or aloe vera.Steep the green tea for 3 minutes in a cup of hot water; once ready, remove the bags and pour the tea into a clean bottle, preferably glass, then add the cup of witch hazel or aloe vera tea, mix, and your green tea toner is ready.Facial Mist with Peppermint or Spearmint TeaFacial mists, also known as facial sprays, are used to refresh and hydrate the skin, and you will love this one because you simply need peppermint or spearmint tea and a spray bottle to mist it onto your face.Prepare the peppermint or spearmint tea and let it steep well, then pour it into a spray bottle and refrigerate it for a couple of hours. Ready, you can now use it to refresh and hydrate your skin.Green Tea MaskGreen tea has many benefits for the skin, as its main compound (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. For this mask, you need the contents of two green tea bags and organic honey.First, open the bags, extract the leaves, and moisten them with a bit of warm water, then mix them with a bit of honey. Apply the paste to your face, or just on acne-prone areas, and let the mask sit for 20 minutes. You can use it up to twice a week.Tea is wonderful, and whether you drink it or use it topically, make sure to include it in your daily routine.