Teas recipes are infinite and they are great for your health, hair and skin! Teas are nothing but botanical concoctions that target specific health and beauty problems. We love using teas for beauty too! Below are our top 15 favourite tea remedies-
DARK CIRCLES
Brew strong green tea and add in few drops almond oi. Stir and soak in a cotton pad. Cut it in half and place it under your eyes for 15 minutes. Helps lighten dark circles and improve its appearance.
CONDITION HAIR
Brew strong green tea and sage tea. Mix in equal quantities and use it as a last hair rinse. Helps condition hair and make it healthy.
FOOT ODOUR
Brew strong ginger tea and add in few drops peppermint oil. Add 2 cups of this to 1 tub warm water. Soak your feet in this for 30 minutes. Helps kill odour-causing bacteria, freshens up feet.
BAD BREATH
Brew strong cinnamon tea and use it to gargle/use it as a mouth wash. Add in few drops peppermint oil for added benefits. Helps fight bad breath and also has dental benefits.
PUFFY EYES
Brew strong green tea and peppermint tea and mix it in equal quantities. Soak coffee pads in the tea and chill in refrigerator. Place on your eyes while closed and lie down for 15 minutes. Massage in the residue. Helps with puffiness and swollen eyes.
SUN BURN
Brew strong black tea and add in some aloe gel. Transfer to a spray bottle and shake well. Spray on skin as soon as you come home. Has soothing effects.
DARKEN HAIR
Simmer sage, henna and black tea leaves in water. Strain and use this concoction as last hair rinse. Do not rinse off, let it air dry. Gradually it can make your hair darker.
LIGHTEN HAIR
Simmer camomile tea and lemon tea in water. Strain and use this concoction as last hair rinse. Do not rinse off, let it air dry. Gradually it can make your hair lighter.
FIGHT DANDRUFF
Brew strong basil tea and add in few drops tea tree oil. Use this concoction as scalp and hair rinse. Do not rinse off. Treats dandruff gradually. Has soothing and anti-microbial properties.
CLEAR SKIN
Simmer turmeric and basil tea in water. Strain and use this concoction as face and body mist to fight clogged pores, pigmentation and keep it clear.
BOOST HAIR GROWTH
Brew strong rosemary and add a few drops of lavender oil and use it as a last hair rinse. It can also be used as a hair mask or as scalp mist after hair wash. Helps boost hair growth and makes hair thicker and longer.
ANTI-ACNE
Brew strong basil and curry leaves tea and use it as a toner and face mist to fight acne, whiteheads and blackheads.
SHINY HAIR
Brew strong hibiscus tea and add in a few teaspoons apple cider vinegar. Use it as a last hair rinse. Adds a healthy shine and improves overall hair texture.
TOOTHACHE
Brew strong clove tea and use it to gargle/use it as a mouth wash. Add in few drops cinnamon oil for added benefits. Helps fight toothache and also has dental benefits.
OILY HAIR
Brew strong peppermint tea and spray it on towel dried hair and scalp. Add in few drops peppermint oil for added benefits.