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Did you know that you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to see impressive benefits from your skincare treatments? Sure, going to a spa for a facial or steam can work wonders for your skin, but what if we told you that we knew a way you could experience the same results from an at-home remedy?
You might not realize it, but there are plenty of ingredients sitting in your kitchen cabinets that have the power to rejuvenate your skin by delivering essential nutrients and hydration. Our current favorite home skincare product is green tea.
Green tea is amazing for your health. It is rich in antioxidants that can speed your metabolism, improve brain function and boost your body’s ability to burn fat. And its benefits don’t stop there - green tea’s power is noticeable in your body’s outer health, too.
Because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, green tea is a powerhouse when used in skincare. It can reduce signs of aging on skin, smooth wrinkles, brighten dark spots, hydrate and even fight acne. There are many ways to bring green tea into your beauty regimen to reap these benefits at home. One of the most beneficial methods is a green tea steam facial.
A steam facial is a great way to take in all of the benefits of green tea because the steam opens your pores, allowing the tea to penetrate deep into your skin. Plus, this type of treatment is very easy to do. You boil a pot of water, then pour it into a heatproof bowl. Empty the contents of a green tea sachet into the boiling water, then let this steep for about two minutes. You can use two green tea sachets if you find that one isn’t enough. After the tea leaves have steeped, drape a towel over your head and lean over the bowl. You want to stay close enough to the bowl that you feel the heat of the steam, but not so close that the steam burns your skin. Remain in this position for at least ten minutes, then moisturize your face and you’re all done.
While the steam facial is the easiest home remedy for green tea, there are many ways to bring the ingredient into your skincare routine. You can make your own green tea face mask or toner or you can find green tea products in stores.
