{"id":483,"date":"2007-09-06T08:24:55","date_gmt":"2007-09-06T06:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2007\/09\/06\/tea-and-your-skin\/"},"modified":"2007-09-06T08:24:55","modified_gmt":"2007-09-06T06:24:55","slug":"tea-and-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/tea-and-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea and your skin"},"content":{"rendered":"
Want to look and feel better? Have a cup of tea. Modern science has discovered what ancient cultures have known for centuries – tea is a powerful health tonic for the body, both inside and out.<\/p>\n

Tea is a natural antioxidant, which makes it one of the hottest key ingredients in natural cosmetics today. Antioxidants are the enemy of the “free radicals” that cause our bodies to age. Free  radicals are unbalanced molecules that oxidize the skin. Tea is rich in vitamins C and E. Tea also  contains tannic acid that helps clean the skin and kill odour causing bacteria.<\/p>\n

All tea comes from the same plant: Camellia sinesis. Different blends such as green, oolong, and  black are obtained by the way the leaves are dried. Herbal teas are made from different dried plant eaves and flowers such as mint, chamomile, rosehip, and hibiscus. There are a wide variety of eas to be discovered at your local market.<\/p>\n

Here are some simple ways for you to enjoy this refreshing brew and pamper yourself:<\/p>\n

Tea Tips
• Reduce under-eye puffiness by placing two cool tea bags over each eye and relaxing for 10 to 15
  minutes.
• Soothe an insect bite or cut by placing a green tea bag over the affected area. This will help reduce
  itching and swelling.
• For bad sunburn, try a tea bath. Hang four or five oolong, jasmine, or green tea bags under your bath
  spout as you fill your
  tub. Soak in the fragrant, warm water. Pat your skin dry and moisturize well.
• To keep you feet smelling their best, try a foot soak. Soaking in black tea will help reduce foot odour
  because tea is naturally astringent. The tannic acid in tea also helps kill odour-causing bacteria.<\/p>\n

If you use henna to colour your hair, use tea instead of water when mixing your paste.
• A great way to relax or practice simple meditation is with a cup of tea. Start your day with a cup or take<\/div>\n

  a tea break to refocus a hectic one.
• Brew a strong cup of green tea and use the cooled liquid as a soothing astringent. This is especially
  effective for treating troubled or acne prone complexions.
• Try herbal tea for highlighting hair rinses. Chamomile will lighten blonde hair, Sage will darken hair, and
  hibiscus tea will give hair red highlights. Simply brew up a cup of strong tea and use as your final rinse
  when your wash your hair.<\/p>\n

Here is a simple “at home” recipe for a mild astringent. It comes from England, a country known for it’s passion for a good “cuppa.”<\/p>\n

English Tea Astringent<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
2 tea bags of your choice (green , orange pekoe, earl grey and jasmine work well)
¼ cup boiling water
¼ cup witch hazel<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and allow them to steep for at least one hour to make a  highly concentrated infusion. Combine the cooled tea with the witch hazel. Stir the mixture well and pour into a clean bottle. To use: Apply to clean skin with a clean cotton ball or pad after cleansing.<\/p>\n

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