Skincare: best teas for skin and recipes allies of beauty
Dehydrated skin? Maybe your skin needs care. It is worth betting on a skincare routine for all skin types to have bright skin. And nothing better than natural teas to help us maintain the well-being of our skin.
According to a global study by CeraVe, “55% of people do not know how to cleanse their skin properly” and “33% (…) believe (…) that the more you wash your face, the cleaner it gets”. As regards facial cleansing, “only 59% of 18 to 20-year-olds wash their faces in the morning”.
Get to know our suggestions of teas for skin and enjoy the best recipes, allies of beauty. Be happy!
Natural teas for the skin
- Rooibos – one of the best allies against premature skin ageing;
- Black Tea – besides being an excellent morning booster, it contains anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to healthy skin;
- Ginger Tea;
- White Tea;
- Peppermint Tea;
- Green Tea – especially Matcha Tea;
- Chamomile Tea;
- Jasmine Tea;
- Dandelion Tea;
- Oolong Tea;
- Avocado Leaf Tea;
- Blackberry Tea;
- Lemongrass Tea;
- Lavender Tea;
- Sarsaparilla Root Tea;
- Hibiscus Tea;
- Mate;
- Horsetail Tea;
- Citronella Tea.
4 Beauty recipes for skin health
Skin freshening tonic
Ingredients:
- 500 ml mineral water;
- 100 g of Green Tea (leaves);
- One glass or cast iron teapot;
- Makeup remover discs (prefer reusable discs).
How to prepare: put about 100 g of Green Tea in a teapot and pour 500 ml of boiled water. Cover the teapot and let it infuse for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and let it cool. Finally, keep this tonic in the fridge for up to 48 hours after preparation. Apply it to the skin in circular movements using makeup remover discs. It is a beauty tea for warmer days.
For cleansing the skin, it is recommended to use a compress dampened in warm (warmer than cold) water on the face to open the pores. This is before applying the toner.
If you want to diminish dark circles under the eyes, you can soak some compresses in iced green tea and apply them on the eyes for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Skin calming tonic
Ingredients:
- 500 ml mineral water;
- 3 Tablespoons of Chamomile flowers;
- 3 Mint leaves;
- 1 Glass or cast iron teapot;
- Makeup remover discs (prefer reusable discs).
How to prepare: Take a teapot and pour 500 ml of boiled water. Then add 3 tablespoons of Chamomile and Mint. Cover the teapot with the lid and leave to infuse for 4 to 5 minutes. After the infusion time, strain and leave to cool naturally. Finally, use this skin-soothing infusion with makeup remover discs.
If you suffer from acne or oily skin, you can apply this soothing infusion to relieve irritation on the skin. It is recommended to soak in this infusion one makeup remover disc at a time and apply it to the skin. Let it on for 5 minutes and rinse your face with clean water. You can apply natural skin toner 2 to 3 times a day.
Natural infusion to cleanse the skin
Ingredients:
- 240 ml of mineral water;
- 2 Avocado leaves (dried);
- 2 Mint leaves (dried);
- 1 Glass or cast iron teapot;
- Makeup remover discs (prefer reusable discs).
How to prepare: Take a teapot and pour in 240 ml of boiled mineral water. Next, add the avocado and mint, and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Once the infusion time is over, strain it and let it cool. Finally, place this infusion in the fridge and use it on makeup remover discs when you need to cleanse your skin. It is recommended that after application, leave your face to dry naturally.
Skin detox tonic
Ingredients:
- 500 ml mineral water;
- 2 Tablespoons of White Tea;
- 1 Glass or cast iron teapot;
- Makeup remover discs (prefer reusable discs).
How to prepare: put two tablespoons of White Tea and 500 ml of boiled water in a teapot. Cover the teapot and let it infuse for 2 to 4 minutes. Once the infusion time is over, strain it and leave it to cool down. Finally, store this detox infusion in the fridge for up to 48 hours after preparation. Apply it to the skin in circular movements using makeup remover discs.
It is recommended to apply this tonic twice a day (once in the morning and once at night). No need to cleanse your face.
Foods good for clean skin
- Water, salmon, sunflower seeds, pomegranate, ginger, acerola, oats, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, soybeans, pumpkin, cinnamon, carrots, papaya, tangerine, cloves, watermelon, chickpeas, dark chocolate, nuts, coconut oil, spinach, mackerel, red pepper, yellow pepper, black grapes, kiwi, lemon and red fruit.
Take care of your skin with the best ingredients and until the next article!
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