Tea – the hot cup of morning freshness that we sip on to everyday, not just brings life and good health to us, it also brings beauty benefits along with it. Yes, while the health benefits of tea, especially green tea is much spoken about, the beauty benefits of tea are equally significant and is definitely worth a mention!

Starting from your head to toe, tea and its beauty benefits can be seen on every part of your body. If you are still wondering how, here’s a list of the top five beauty benefits of tea listed down:

•    Skin:
Tea extracts work wonders on your skin in various ways. A cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer – everything is combined in this single natural shrub. Here are some of the most effective ways in which tea benefits your skin:
o    Cures Acne and Eczema:
Tea oil is very effective in curing acne and eczema. It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties, which in turn, help in reducing swelling, redness and even acne marks. Therefore, if you are suffering from acne or eczema, apply some tea oil on your skin.
o    Toner:
Tea extracts are also used as an effective skin toner. The anti-oxidants present in tea reduce the free radicals in your skin, which in turn make your skin toned and younger-looking. Simply boil a cup of green tea in hot water and cool it down. Then apply it as a toner on your skin daily. Tea gets easily absorbed by the skin and hence, it acts as a moisturizer, making your skin smooth and soft.
o    Cleanser:
Anti-oxidants present in the tea also make tea an effective cleanser. To make a natural, homemade cleanser with tea, simply make a solution by boiling cabbage and green tea together along with a spoonful of vinegar and refrigerate. Use this daily to see the effects within a fortnight.
o    Oil-Controller:
One of the eternal concerns that teenagers have is oily skin and the pimples caused due to oily skin. Green tea is a great solution to this problem. Oily-skin is mainly caused by hyper-active sebaceous glands. The astringent properties in green tea work on these glands and control the oil-secretion. Simply freeze some green tree liquor and rub it on your face. See how effectively it controls your oil and sweat secretion and keeps you fresh for hours together.
•    Controls Body Odor:
Much in the same way, green tea controls your body odor as well. Green tea liquor and rose petals soaked overnight is a great body wash that keeps body odor away.
•    Hair Care:
The beauty benefits of tea are not limited to skin care, but extend to hair care as well. Tea oil when used on the hair unclogs the hair follicles and moisturizes your scalp. Thus, tea oil mixed with shampoos and conditioner treats damaged and dry hair, strengthens your hair roots and prevents hair fall.
•    Teeth:
The antiseptic properties of tea also make it a natural mouthwash. Green tea, being a natural fluoride binds your teeth enamel and protects your oral tissues. Washing your mouth with tea keeps bacteria away, strengthens gums and reduces the risks of plaque.
•    Nails:
Soaking your nails in green tea liquor for about 20 minutes eliminates bacterial growth on your nails and stimulates nail growth. It also gives you naturally shining nails.

The beauty benefits of tea clubbed with its medicinal properties, no wonder make tea one of the popular hot beverages of the world. So, sip along and welcome yourself to the world of beauty, health and good life.

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