Tea and beauty: benefits for your skin and hair

If you are an Indian then most probably you can’t say no to a cup of tea. And after knowing that tea is well-known for its health benefits, including its ability to boost metabolism, aid digestion, and provide a calming effect on the mind and body it’s impossible to avoid it. Who doesn’t want glowing skin and lovely hair? Yet pollution makes skin and hair care harder. But what if you discovered that tea may also improve your skin and hair?

 In this article, we’ll explore the beauty benefits of tea and how you can include it into your daily routine.

Here are some of the tea’s which you can include in your daily life to get amazing benefits:

◇ GREEN TEA

Green tea contains high levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to have anti-aging effects on the skin. EGCG can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improve skin texture and tone. Green tea can be incorporated into your beauty routine by using it as a toner or adding it to your face mask.

◇ CHAMOMILE TEA

Chamomile tea contains chamazulene, an anti-inflammatory compound that can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. Chamomile tea can be used as a facial steam or added to a warm bath for a relaxing soak.

In addition to its benefits for the skin, tea can also promote healthy hair. 

◇ BLACK TEA

Black tea contains caffeine, which can stimulate hair growth and strengthen hair follicles. To use black tea on your hair, brew a strong cup and use it as a rinse after shampooing.

◇ ROSEMARY TEA

Herbal teas can also be beneficial for hair. Rosemary tea, for example, can improve scalp health and prevent dandruff. Simply steep fresh rosemary in boiling water for 10 minutes, strain, and use as a rinse after shampooing.

Tea can also be use topically on the hair to add shine and reduce frizz. Black tea and green tea can be brewed and cooled, then applied to the hair as a final rinse. The tannins in tea can help to seal the hair cuticle, resulting in smoother, shinier hair.

CONCLUSION

Tea has many beauty benefits that can help to improve the health of your skin and hair. From reducing inflammation to promoting hair growth, tea is a natural and affordable way to enhance your beauty routine. Whether you choose to drink it or apply it topically, incorporating tea into your daily routine can lead to healthier, happier skin and hair.