Facial tea: composition, benefits for skin, best beauty recipes

Delicate, elastic skin, without wrinkles, is the best adornment of a woman. This result can only be achieved thanks to high-quality, natural cosmetics and proper, constant care. Facial tea is considered one of these remedies. Its unique and miraculous properties are fully revealed by the women of the East. It is not surprising that they delight everyone with their beauty, elasticity and smoothness of the skin, even in their declining years. How to properly use tea for facial skin, recipes and some features of the procedure, read on.

Composition and benefits

Tea is an irreplaceable source of vivacity, strength and energy, but it is also an extraordinary, unique medicine for the epidermis. Such masks are highly effective, gentle and have a deep impact. Tea is very beneficial for the skin thanks to the following components:

• vitamins (A, B, P, PP, C) – strengthen and improve the structure of cells, ensure their full functioning, and also increase the protective properties of the skin;
• minerals (calcium, fluorine, magnesium, phosphorus) are no less important for the life of cells, their “respiration” and nutrition. They accelerate blood circulation and ensure rapid transport of nutrients;
• tannin is the main antioxidant. It actively counteracts microbes, prevents and relieves inflammation;
• enzymes - accelerate metabolic processes, including the synthesis of new collagen and elastin fibers.

Thus, tea is an irreplaceable, unique source of nutritional components, energy and enzymes. The effect of vigor and freshness is instantly reflected on the epidermis after the first procedure. This is the peculiarity of the drink as a cosmetic product.

For what skin problems should I use it?

The extract is suitable for people who have:

• black dots;
• enlarged pores;
• acne;
• dark spots;
• excess sebum;
• scars or acne marks;
• gray, tired complexion.

For acne

Tea helps fight acne and skin inflammation. Thanks to its bactericidal effect, it soothes eczema, reduces the number of purulent foci, and reduces inflammation. Its undeniable advantage is that it does not dry out the dermis, therefore it is suitable even for dehydrated skin with acne, thin and delicate.

A regularly used mask with this ingredient helps fight excess sebum and get rid of the oily film on the surface of the skin. It can help regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands and improve the condition of the dermis.

Discoloration

Vitamin C, which is part of the drink, strengthens blood vessels. Makes the skin stronger, more nourished, and helps to better absorb substances contained in cosmetics. Moreover, this vitamin gives the skin a glowing, brightening, refreshing effect that reduces discoloration and acne marks.

Anti-aging

Green tea extract is a good source of antioxidants, so it supports protective processes in the skin. Helps fight free radicals, pollution, and prevents premature aging. With regular use, it improves the condition of the epidermis, returning vitality and radiance to it.

Types of medicinal drink

Several types of drink are used to prepare cosmetics:

• White tea for the face is a real medicine for the skin. This tea will get rid of acne and the beginnings of oncology at the cellular level, increase blood flow and improve overall health.
• Green – widely used in cosmetology as a source of energy. It will quickly restore the previous tone of the tissues, add freshness and vigor to them, actively fights germs, and guarantees gentle cleansing of the face.
• Black is no less used in home cosmetics. It will instantly invigorate weakened, aging skin, refresh and rejuvenate it.
• Red (hibiscus) – guarantees effective cleansing of the face, relieves inflammatory reactions. It is necessary to regularly wipe your face with this drink - and there will be no trace of acne or pimples on the skin.

Please note that lotions with tea bags, masks based on strong tea leaves or ice cannot guarantee long-term preservation of the results of the procedure without proper nutrition and massage exercises. You can familiarize yourself with the technique of classic self-massage here.

Indications for use

Using tea compositions in facial care, you can achieve solutions to the following problems:

• excessive dryness, dehydration of cells requiring immediate replenishment of moisture;
• exceeding the permissible norm of secretion of the sebaceous glands, which gives the skin excessive shine and gloss;
• weakness, withering of the skin;
• the rapid rate of formation of wrinkles on the face and their deepening;
• dullness, dullness, unhealthy appearance;
• decreased tone, loss of tissue elasticity, sagging in the cheek area;
• hyperpigmentation, overly noticeable, unsightly freckles;
• inflammatory acne, acne due to improper care or low-quality cosmetics;
• the skin is flabby, the contours are unclear, decreased tone.

Only tea can correct these shortcomings without complications, irritation, or allergic reactions.

The course of tea treatments for the face is unlimited. Several masks a week are the optimal solution for high-quality, effective skin care.

Medicinal cosmetics from green varieties

Green tea extract for facial skin is a faithful assistant in the fight against aging. It will strengthen its protective function, stabilize the functioning of cells, strengthen their structure and increase tissue tone.

Green tea for the face, reviews of which never cease to amaze, is used in many recipes for skin care products. This is a tea mask for rejuvenation, intense hydration, nutrition, an acne remedy for sensitive and problematic skin, a compress for bags under the eyes, cosmetics for complexion and high-quality cleansing of pores.

Let's look at the most popular recipes for facial care:

• For women suffering from increased fat content of the epidermis, a composition with the addition of egg white and lemon juice will help. To prepare the mask, pour 1 tbsp. natural green tea leaves 100 ml boiling water, leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Then add 1 tsp to the strained liquid. lemon juice, one egg white. Stir the mixture. To bring it to the required consistency that is easy to apply, use oatmeal or crushed flakes. Distribute the product and hold for 20 minutes. Rinse off any remaining residue with cool water.
• A homemade tea mask for the skin with a rejuvenating effect is prepared as follows: steeply brew the drink (at the rate of 1 tablespoon of tea leaves per 1 tablespoon of boiling water). Add sour cream (1 tbsp). This mixture will quickly increase the tone of the tissues, restore the former elasticity of the tissues, and transform aging skin.

• To prepare a nutritious care composition rich in beneficial ingredients, prepare olive oil (1 tsp), 1 tbsp. crushed tea leaves. Mix the ingredients. Add 2 tbsp. kefir and wheat flour. The consistency should resemble thick sour cream. Spread the mixture over the surface for 20 minutes.
• You can remove bags under your eyes in a matter of minutes. To do this, place the tea bags in the freezer for 7-10 minutes. Then take them out and place them on problem areas for 5 minutes.
• There is another method to quickly remove bags under the eyes. These are simple compresses. To perform the procedure, brew a strong drink. When the liquid has cooled, dip cotton pads into it and apply to your eyes. Do not hold the compress for more than 5 minutes, otherwise a slight tint from the drink may appear.

• An excellent skin moisturizer is face cream with green tea and coconut oil. Mix coconut oil extract and high quality tea leaves, 30 g each. Place the nutrient mixture in the bathhouse for half an hour so that the ingredients steam well and mix. Filter the mixture and refrigerate to harden. The cream will ideally and carefully replenish the lack of moisture in tissues in the shortest possible time of use.
• To wash your face every day, pour 1 tsp. brew 100 ml boiling water. Leave the liquid to steep for 10 minutes. You can also wipe your face with it.

How to properly make a face mask at home

After you prepare and mix all the components of the cosmetic product, apply the mask to your face using a special brush, cotton pad or sponge. If you don’t have such accessories on hand, you can apply the product with your fingers, but you just need to wash your hands well to avoid infection.

The mixture is applied to problem areas or to the entire surface of the face (forehead, cheeks, nose, chin), except for the eyelids and the area under the eyes, where the skin is especially thin and sensitive. Remaining substances should not be stored in the refrigerator. Therefore, if you did not calculate the amount of products, and the mixture turned out to be too much, you can make a mask on such parts of the body as the area under the chin, décolleté, and the back of the hands.

The mask is kept on the face and other parts of the body for 15 to 30 minutes. If during this period you feel a feeling of tightness, this is basically normal, especially if you have added cosmetic clay to the mask. But burning and itching are signs that something has gone wrong, and the mask urgently needs to be washed off. If the discomfort does not go away even after completing the procedure, if redness or rash occurs, you need to contact a dermatologist or cosmetologist.

After the recommended time has passed, the mask should be washed off, using warm and cool boiled water successively. Instead of ordinary water, you can use still mineral water, as well as a chilled water infusion of medicinal herbs.

To close the pores, you can wipe your face with an ice cube. This can be regular (boiled or mineral) frozen water. Or the same decoction of medicinal plants.

If you do not use ice, immediately after the procedure, apply a moisturizing, nourishing cream to your skin. After 5-10 minutes, you can apply decorative cosmetics while doing makeup.

Cosmetics from other tea varieties

White and black varieties of tea are also used for medicinal purposes. Here are some popular recipes for using them:

• For high-quality cleansing, getting rid of age spots and for the purpose of lightening and evening out the shade of the epidermis, a tea mask for the surface of the face with the addition of lemon juice and sour cream is useful. To prepare a whitening composition, take the juice of 1 lemon, 25 g of homemade sour cream, and the same amount of fine tea leaves of white varieties. Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply the mask to the surface for 15 minutes.
• Prepare a rejuvenating mixture from tea liquid (1 tsp of tea leaves, pour 100 ml of boiled water) and 1 tsp. natural honey. To achieve a thick consistency, use oatmeal.
• A life-saving moisturizer for the skin in hot weather is ice tea for the face. To prepare it, take 2 tbsp. brewing any of the varieties, 200-250 ml of hot water. Let it brew for 5-10 minutes. Strain the liquid and cool. Pour the drink into special molds and place in the freezer to harden. Ice tea for face is ready for use. The effect after rubbing with cosmetic ice is immediate. The skin looks refreshed and moisturized in just a few minutes.

Tint agent

Due to the fact that Kenyan tea is a highly fermented drink and has an intense color infusion, it is ideal for hair coloring. To give your hair a chestnut tint, boil two tablespoons of black Kenyan tea in 400 ml of water for 15 minutes. Let cool and strain. Keep the decoction on your hair under plastic wrap for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the desired color intensity. There is no need to rinse your hair after. Etance! If you want to test how tea will change your hair color, dye a strand or two first. And yes, this procedure is more suitable for brunettes.

Rules for tea procedures

The following instructions will help you achieve successful results from the procedures:

• use only natural, high quality ingredients for cooking;
• Drink-based masks are not recommended to be used at night;
• Make nutritious compositions with the addition of tea leaves every 4 days, not more often. You can replace them with herbal cosmetics or a classic massage using essential oils;
• black varieties often make the surface of the face darker, so you should not add carrots, beets, or other natural dyes;

Follow these simple rules during your skincare procedures - and soft, healthy, elastic skin is guaranteed.

Properties of tea

A cup of tea contains 2 times less caffeine than a cup of coffee. You can remove 80% of the caffeine from the drink if you first pour boiling water over the tea, wait half a minute and drain the liquid. After this, pour a fresh portion of boiling water over the tea and brew for 5 minutes.

Tea, so necessary and beneficial for our body, is also good for our charming face. There are many masks using tea in the form of ground tea leaf powder or in the form of strong tea leaves. The masks are absolutely simple to make and use, they do not require exotic ingredients, and are quite effective.

Reviews

• Yulia, 32 years old: I have been using green tea on my face for 2 years now, my reviews of it as a cosmetic product are only positive. I recommend trying this recipe: to 2 tbsp. add 1 tbsp of strong brewed drink. aloe extract, so much grapefruit juice, egg yolk. Apply the mixture for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. I assure you, this composition will delay the appearance of wrinkles, tighten contours, and restore elasticity to the tissues.
• Margarita, 24 years old: I recommend green tea for acne to everyone. A tea mask for problematic skin types is the right solution. Daily rubbing with tea liquid relieves inflammatory reactions and stabilizes the condition of tissues for a long time.
• Olga Ivanovna, 40 years old: Tea mixtures help me keep my skin toned. They are absolutely harmless, do not cause allergies or irritation, but at the same time they are active and resist aging.