Black tea skincare

Black tea is a very relaxing drink. But do you know you can use it in your skincare routine. This is because of the various benefits that black tea has when applied topically. Black tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect the skin from aging.

It is anti-inflammatory and can tighten and brighten the skin. Its anti-bacterial ability can prevent acne. Finally being a moisturizing it can hydrate the skin and make soft and supple. With so many skin benefits it is befitting that it is included in skincare routine.

For this to happen we have come up with two DIY face masks that you can use for various purposes. The ingredients needed for the masks are easily available and you can save lots of dollars that you would have otherwise spent on buying the masks.

For the first mask you will need 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 1 black tea bag, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Steep the black tea leaves in boiling water for 10 minutes. Then let the tea cool to room temperature.

Mix the honey and yogurt together in a small bowl. Add the cool tea to the honey and yogurt mixture. Stir till they are mixed properly. Now cleanse your face and apply the mask to your face and neck. Avoid the eye areas. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

As far as benefits are concerned black tea contains caffeine, which can tighten and brighten the skin. It also rich in anti-oxidants that can help to protect your skin from aging. This will make you look younger than your age.

Honey is a natural humectant. Which means it can attract moisture from the environment to hydrate your skin. Finally yogurt has lactic acid that can exfoliate the skin and improve its texture.

For the second mask you need 1 black tea bag, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of raw honey. Boil ¼ cup of water with black tea bag for 10 minutes. Keep the tea to cool. Mix the lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.

Add the cool tea to this mixture of lemon juice and honey. Stir till they are combined. Now cleanse your face and apply this mixture to your face and neck. Avoid the eye area. Keep the mask for 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

As mentioned above the anti-oxidants in the black tea can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Lemon juice will help to tighten your pores. This will result in a healthy and bright skin.

Finally raw honey will hydrate your skin and make it soft and supple. It will also plump up your skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The combination of all the ingredients will improve the overall health of your skin and make you look younger than your age. For this reason we call it an anti-aging mask.

In conclusion

Black tea has many benefits for the skin when applied topically. So we have come up with two masks for you to benefit from black tea skincare.