Easy Green Tea DIY Recipes for Healthy and Glowing Skin

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage. Worldwide, it is the second most widely consumed drink after water. Green tea is a non-fermented tea, and its antioxidant content is more potent than other types of tea. It is made by quickly heating fresh tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea has healing effects on the skin with anti-inflammatory, skin-regeneration, collagen-synthesis, and other properties. (Cabrera, Artacho, and Giménez, 2006) (Di Sotto et. al., 2022)

Tea has been enjoyed worldwide for over 2000 years and first came from China. It is an important drink in many cultures. (Di Sotto et. al., 2022) For thousands of years, it has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine as a healthy tonic and medicinal herb. (Broadway, 2022) According to traditional medicine, it has been recommended to relieve headaches, body aches, improve digestion, reduce depression, detoxify the body, and boost energy. (Cabrera, Artacho, and Giménez, 2006) 

Green tea is recognized as a powerful ingredient in the skincare world. There are several ways to incorporate green tea into your skincare routine to get its benefits. Go through this article to see how you can get its benefits by using proper DIY recipes for your skin. 

• Helps treat acne

• Reduces inflammation

• Protects skin from UV damage

• Reduces wrinkles

• Promotes skin repair

• Improves skin elasticity

• Inhibits melanogenesis

• Helps heal wounds

• Improves overall skin health

Generally, topical green tea applications are safe. There is no evidence of side effects. Though everyone's skin is unique, it is good for the skin to follow some of the safest steps.

• Do a patch test

• Use freshly brewed green tea

• Store properly

• Add gentle ingredients

• Keep everything clean

• Avoid damaged skin

• Protects skin from direct sun exposure

From a demanding beverage to a potential skincare ingredient, Green Tea is excellent for boosting immune power and treating several skin issues. As an herbal ingredient, it is safe for all skin types. It can help reduce problems such as acne, premature aging, dark spots, etc., while also moisturizing and soothing the skin. As a Powerhouse of antioxidants, it is widely used in DIY recipes and skincare formulations for its anti-inflammatory, sun-protective, and ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity.

• Broadway, A. (2022). Green Tea in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Historical Overview. Health. https://senbirdtea.com/blogs/health/green-tea-and-its-uses-in-traditional-chinese- medicine?srsltid=AfmBOooAM0WInQLJH6nt6GE96oQVmPtae_dcLNDM2S7ZclbhjcZTQQtt
• Cabrera, C., Artacho, R. and Giménez, R., 2006. Beneficial effects of green tea—a review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 25(2), pp.79-99. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reyes-Artacho/publication/7197884_Beneficial_Effects_of_Green_Tea-A_Review/links/5b3539d0aca2720785f47c32/Beneficial-Effects-of-Green-Tea-A-Review.pdf
• Di Sotto, A., Gullì, M., Percaccio, E., Vitalone, A., Mazzanti, G. and Di Giacomo, S., 2022. Efficacy and safety of oral green tea preparations in skin ailments: A systematic review of clinical studies. Nutrients, 14(15), p.3149. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/15/3149