The health benefits of green and white teas are numerous, and range from possibly preventing high cholesterol to protecting against cancer and aging. Not surprisingly, green and white teas are powerful topical agents as well, and have been shown to bestow numerous benefits when applied to the skin. These include reduced sun damage (wrinkles, sun spots), reduced inflammation (acne), and reduced rosacea.
Our facial mask recipe has only two ingredients, tea leaves (green or white) and honey, both of which have been shown to have powerful skin rejuvenation power. Honey is known to be a natural antibacterial, and it is also an excellent skin softener. And green and white teas, as mentioned above, are powerful antioxidants with reputed anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and skin calming capacities.
Here is our easy at-home recipe:
- Boil a small amount of filtered water
- Pour water over 1 tea bag (or about 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf green or white tea leaves in a tea ball)*
- Let sit briefly to allow the tea leaves to moisten
- Remove tea leaves from water, place in small bowl
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey (preferably unstrained and unheated)*
- Mix leaves and honey gently
- Apply mixture to evenly to face, concentrating on wrinkles, sunspots, or acne as desired
- Leave on for 10-15 minutes†
- (optional) Scrub tea leaves gently against the skin for light exfoliation
- Rinse with warm water and follow with usual skin-care routine
* We recommend using organic ingredients whenever possible to increase antioxidant benefits.
† As the mixture is wet, it is recommended that you lie down with a pillow under your head. If you practice deep breathing or meditation, this can be a good time to engage in your practice.
Tags: Beauty, antioxidant, anti-age, rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation, youthful skin, skin repair, sun damage repair, tea, honey, exfoliation, anti-aging, rosacea, wrinkles, sun damage, acne, melasma, sun spots
