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Fantastic and Wonderful Ways Tea Helps Your Skin

When it comes to tea for skin, there is no shortage of products and serums lining the aisles of your local market. We love drinking tea for health and wellness, but it turns out there are tons of ways tea can soothe and help your skin from the outside, too.

We will explore the unique benefits of different teas and their effects on your skin health. We will also give you a handful of fun and easy ways to incorporate tea into your skin routine, today. We have some DIY tea ideas that can help with puffiness and even help with acne.

The Benefits of Tea for Skin

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All teas may come from the same tea leaf, but teas don’t always share the same benefits. Green tea may get the bulk of praise, but black, white, and herbal teas also have wonderful nutrients that can help your skin in different ways.

Green Tea Skin Benefits

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Green Tea is studied more than other teas when it comes to skincare. Green tea is different from other teas because it’s steamed or lightly roasted and not oxidized during the production process. This lack of oxidation may create higher concentrations of nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, which is why it’s so popular in the skincare industry.

Green teas are loaded with polyphenols but epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has caught the eyes of many studies for cancer and skincare. It’s a potent antioxidant that can help combat free radicals and can help with premature aging. Some claim that it can help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and keep your skin looking more youthful for longer. 

When it comes to tea for skin, green tea is used most frequently in serums, creams, and products. It may help protect against UV damage and may help with acne or certain types of warts.

Black Tea Skin Benefits

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Black tea goes through an additional oxidation process that may lower the EGCG polyphenols that are so potent in green tea, but it increases other polyphenols. Theaflavins are very high in black tea but lower in green tea and are responsible for the dark brown color of the dried tea leaves. These are potent antioxidants that may help slow the signs of aging. 

The firming qualities of black tea for skin may help with your complexion and help reduce puffiness. Theaflavins and catechins may also help with a little UV protection — but, it’s important to understand that tea is never a replacement for sunscreen. Use it alongside a regular sunscreen routine to possibly see some better results with consistent use over time.

White Tea Skin Benefits

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When it comes to skin health, white tea for skin is starting to see some traction in products and applications. This tea is full of antioxidants and may have strong anti-aging effects both internally and externally. 

White tea is handled minimally after it’s harvested. It doesn’t go through a toasting, rolling, or firing process which means it’s the purest form of tea leaf you can drink. White tea’s antioxidants remain high because of the lack of handling after it’s plucked from the tea stalk.

Herbal Tea Skin Benefits

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Lemon Mint Chamomile Loose-Leaf Tea Canister - $16.95

Herbs and spices are some of nature’s most potent resources for nutrients and antioxidants and they make an excellent tea for skin. Different herbs have different health benefits for your skin and some may target specific issues. 

Herbal teas are also called tisanes and they are completely tea-free. Instead of tea leaves, herbal teas are made of a blend of herbs, spices, flowers, and dried fruits that don’t contain caffeine. If you’re caffeine-sensitive, adding herbal tea to your routine is a great way to harness the power of extra antioxidants and nutrients.

9 Easy Ways to Use Tea in Your Skincare Routine

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There are a plethora of different ways you can use tea for skin so you can reap the soothing and hydrating benefits of their antioxidants. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy tea as part of your skincare routine.

1. Drink Your Tea

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You don’t have to make your tea skincare routine complicated — just drink your tea! 

Drinking tea may be one of the best ways to harness all of those antioxidants and nourish your skin and body from the inside out. Drinking tea without milk or sugar — whether green, black, white, oolong, or herbal — can help improve your health and your skin in unique ways.

The trick with drinking tea for skin is it’s a long game which means consistency is key. You can drink one to three cups of tea a day and switch between teas to reap the benefits of a variety of nutrients. But, sticking to your routine for at least two months showed the best results in one study.

2. Tea Toner

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Make a tea-infused toner by steeping tea, cooling it, and storing it in a spray bottle. Tea-infused toners may clean your skin, help with PH balance, tighten pores, and add a bit of antioxidant protection. If you have oily skin try a green tea or a mint tea and if your skin is a little more sensitive, use a chamomile tea or a lavender herbal tea.

3. DIY Tea Face Mask

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Don't let your used tea leaves go to waste — use your leftover tea for skin. Instead of throwing away your tea sachet or loose-leaf tea, put aside your tea leaves and mix them with yogurt, honey, or aloe vera to create a quick and soothing face mask. Black tea may help with firming and toning while green tea may help hydrate your skin, reduce redness, and help acne.

4. Tea Sachets for Puffiness and Dark Circles

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Before you add your used tea sachets to the compost, give your eyes some tender love and care. Place cooled tea sachets under your eyes for about 10-15 minutes to help brighten up your dark circles and reduce puffiness. The caffeine in green, black, and oolong teas may help constrict the blood vessels, which in turn reduces swelling and gives a revitalizing boost to tired eyes.

5. Tea Exfoliating Scrub

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Fresh or steeped tea leaves make an easy exfoliating scrub at home and it’s a great way to use tea for skin. Just make sure the tea leaves are completely dry if you plan on storing them in a container. 

Combine your dried tea leaves with finely ground oats or sugar to make a gentle scrub for your skin — you can store this scrub for many months if no moisture gets in. The tea leaves help exfoliate dead skin cells and make your skin smoother and more radiant.

Bonus tip: When you use your scrub add a drop or two of olive oil or honey for a little moisture and nutrient boost. This is a great way to use tea for skin.

6. Soothing Tea Bath Soak

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Adding tea sachets to your bath can help calm inflammation and rejuvenate your skin with its antioxidant benefits. Add herbal teas like chamomile, mint, or rose to your tub for a fragrant and soothing experience. Green tea may help with skin conditions and irritations more than other teas. 

We recommend using tea sachets so clean-up is easy and worry-free. You can also use loose-leaf teas, but you’ll have to strain out the tea leaves when you’re done so they don’t clog the pipes.

7. Tea Spot Treatments for Acne

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Green tea may have the most positive results when it comes to combatting acne. Some studies show you can simply drink your tea over a few months to see improvements. You can also use green tea for skin to help reduce breakouts and redness.

Steep a cup of green tea and let it cool down. Dip a cotton pad into the tea and apply the tea-soaked pad to your acne-prone areas. It’s a natural antibacterial treatment for blemishes.

8. Steaming Detox Tea Facial

Steaming pot of tea as a detox facial and a way to use tea for skin health.

Open your pores and release impurities with detoxifying antioxidants in tea. Simply steep tea sachets or loose-leaf tea of your choice in a bowl of hot water. Position your face over the steaming bowl and drape a large towel over your head and the bowl to trap the steam inside.

9. Tea Cleanser

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Another way to use tea for skin is as a cleanser, which can help add antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements to your existing cleanser. Just mix a little steeped tea with your cleanser to add some nutrients to your routine and make a soothing face wash.

Add Quality Teas for Your Skin Routine

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Add a boost of antioxidants and nutrients with quality tea. We always recommend sourcing healthy, nutrient-dense teas that are hand-harvested and responsibly grown. Teabloom’s USDA-certified organic teas are grown on small family-owned farms and hand-plucked by tea artisans in the best tea gardens around the world.

Using whole-leaf teas makes a world of difference when it comes to preserving the nutrients and antioxidants in your tea. Whether you’re using tea for skincare or drinking, you’ll find only delicious and nourishing blends made with your health and wellness in mind. 

Mix up your routine with tea for skin, today.

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