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A great way to incorporate green tea into your daily skincare routine is with a gentle cleanser. You can follow this recipe to make your green tea face wash. You Will Need: – 2 green tea bags/1 tablespoon green tea powder – Hot water (not hotter than 70-90 degree Celcius)
On the days that your skin feels rough or you notice dullness, a gentle green tea scrub can lend a healthy glow. It also rids your skin of dead cells, flakiness and pollutants. You Will Need: – 3 green tea bags/1½ tablespoon loose leaves – 125 ml olive oil – 250 gm granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons honey
A luxurious face pack is a great step to add to your self-pampering session. It not only deep-cleanses the skin but also gently exfoliates. So your skin feels plump and renewed. If you are dealing with oiliness, dullness or breakouts, adding a green tea face pack can do wonders for your skin. You Will Need: – 2 tea bags/1 tablespoon green tea powder – Dried orange peel powder
Toner, in general, is a product that is used to close the pores after cleansing and exfoliating. It ensures that the pores do not become clogged leading to blackheads and prevents excessive oil production. The tannins present in green tea are ideal for this as they shrink pores and increase the effectiveness of a toner. You Will Need: – 2 green tea bags/1 tablespoon green tea powder – Hot water – 1 tablespoon rice
The anti-inflammatory properties work effectively against puffiness on the face or under the eyes. So if you had a long day at work or pulled an all-nighter during exams, green tea can help calm the dullness and puffiness of it all! You Will Need: – 2-3 tea bags
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