Are you on a hunt for a natural method to improve your skin and give it that perfect and radiant glow? Well, let’s just say that this method is as easy as sipping a cup of “tea”!
Here are the four best teas that can help give your skin a glow up and are suitable for all skin types:
1. Hibiscus tea:
Hibiscus is one of the most beneficial ingredients when it comes to skin health because it can help flush out the harmful toxins from the body, when consumed. It has high antioxidant and vitamin C properties that can promote better skin health and even out skin tone.
How to make it:
Ingredients:
1 cup water
2-3 dried hibiscus flower
Honey to taste (optional)
Method:
Into a saucepan, add in the water and let it come to a boil. When it starts to boil, turn offthe flame and add in the hibiscus flower. let it steep for 2 mins. Strain it into a cup, add some honey to taste (which is optional), and consume it when it is still hot or add ice cubes for a cold brew.
2. Turmeric Tea:
Turmeric is one of those ingredients loaded with benefits when it comes to skin health. It has properties of anti-allergy, anti-fungal, anti-inflammation and can help treat multiple skin ailments, prevent acne and breakouts and help promote better skin health by improving skin tone, skin appearance and skin complexion.
How to make it:
Ingredients:
1 cup water
A pinch of pepper powder (optional)
¼ tsp organic turmeric (haldi) powder
(Or freshly grated turmeric)
Honey (to taste)
Method:
Boil one cup of water and add in the turmeric powder or freshly grated turmeric and pepper powder (optional). Boil this mixture for a minute or so on high flame and then turn it off. Strain this into a cup and you can also add in honey to taste. Stir well and it is ready to consume.
3. Amla tea:
amla tea leaves are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, an anti-inflammatory that can help slow down the signs of aging. It can also help reduce blemishes and scarring. Black tea leaves contain high levels of tannins and polyphenols, which are natural compounds that can help boost and rejuvenate skin cells.
How to make it:
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
½ tsp amla tea powder
(Or fresh amla)
Method:
In a mug, add 1/2 tsp of amla powder, pour hot water on it. Stir and let it steep for few mins. Add in honey and sip on it warm or add ice cube for a cold brew. READ MORE – DIY VITAMIN C HAIR GROWTH SPRAY
4. Matcha tea or Green tea
Matcha tea can often be confused with green tea, but they aren’t the same thing, but are similar. When it comes to skin health, both these teas have similar benefits as both matcha and green tea leaves come from the same plant. The only difference lies in the way the leaves harvested and processed.
Therefore, consuming matcha tea or green tea can enhance and boost skin health. They are very high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be very beneficial to skin health and for people with acne. Consuming matcha tea or green tea can help promote better blood circulation in the body and provides nourishment to the skin cells.
How to make matcha tea:
Ingredients:
1 cup hot water
1 tsp matcha
¼ cup milk (optional)
(Refer to ‘Tip’ below)
Method:
Into a cup, add in the matcha powder and just a little of the water and stir this mixture very well for a few minutes, until the mixture starts to froth up a little bit. Then once the mixture is nice and frothy, add in the rest of the hot water, stir well with a spoon and it is ready to consume.
Tip: This preparation is claimed to be more beneficial as the matcha is diluted with just water and no other ingredients.
This preparation maybe a little bitter and therefore you can add in a little milk and decrease the amount of water used.
How to make green tea:
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 green tea bag
(Or 1 to 1½ tsp green tea powder or tea leaves)
Method:
In a heating pot, add in one cup of water and once the water is heated, add in the tea bag or tea leaves/powder. Let it come to a boil and then let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes before turning off the flame. Strain this into a cup and consume while it is still hot.
5. White tea
White tea maintains the natural glow of skin Keeps the body hydrated. It helps in increasing blood circulation for a vibrant, radiant, soft smooth & supple skin appearance, Controls signs of ageing and reduces skin response to UV radiation.
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 white tea bag
(Or 1 to 1½ tsp white tea leaves)
Method –
In a heating pot, add in one cup of water and once the water starts to boil, turn off the flame and in the tea leaves. Let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain this into a cup and consume while it is still hot. READ MORE – CHIA SEEDS FOR HAIR GROWTH