Natural Skin Care Recipes With Green Tea

Scientific studies have showed that green tea is as beneficial on the inside as it is on the outside of the body.

 Green tea can boost the skin in so many ways, and one of the greatest benefits is younger looking skin.   Green tea has a mixture of potent antioxidants which fight skin damage caused by free radicals, and have anti-inflammatory properties.

 Some of the benefits of green tea are as follows:

Green tea reduces sun damage and makes sunscreens more effective (however, there is no U.V. protection directly in the green tea)

Green tea helps prevent the signs of aging

Green tea helps prevent skin cancer

Green tea has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can be used to treat psoriasis, rosacea, warts and acne

Green tea increases elasticity when used continuously and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Here is one basic recipes to get you started on using green tea in your natural skin care routine.

 

  1 Cup water

1       chamomile tea bag

1        green tea bag

Steep the tea bags in the one cup water.  Let cool.  Apply to face with cotton ball.  Do not rinse off.  Do this faithfully at least once every day and watch the years disappear.

Note:  Mixture can be kept for around 3-4 days and then make a fresh batch.

Beware if you go to purchase a skin care product that claims to have green tea as an ingredient.  It may have a slight amount,  however , make sure to read all ingredients to make sure there are not other chemicals added that may hurt your skin.  Always make sure to read labels carefully when making a purchase.

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Yogurt On The Face Equals Beautiful Skin

Yogurt is loaded with zinc, calcium, Vitamin B1, B2, B6 and B-12. It also contains protein and yeast.

It aids in digestion, immune function and weight control. 

In natural skin care recipes, yogurt has many benefits.                        

Yogurt can be used alone, or you can blend it with other natural ingredients right in your own kitchen.  Whether you consume yogurt in a food product or beverage, or on your skin, make sure you are using with live active cultures in order to get the full benefits.  When using yogurt on the skin, use only plain yogurt, not flavored , and remove all make-up before starting.  

Externally, lactic acid and enzymes in yogurt help to hydrate the sooth the skin.  Yogurt has been a mainstay of skin care in Greece for hundreds of years. Several products today on the market take advantage of yogurt’s effects on the skin when used  externally.

Shown  below are a few basic yogurt recipes for you to try.  It’s just this easy to have radiant, glowing skin !

Yogurt recipes for dry skin  - ½ cup plain yogurt,  1 tablespoon olive oil, 1-1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. (fresh lemon juice can be omitted if you desire)

Mix all the ingredients together and apply to face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off well with warm water.

Protein mask -  1 egg white, 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey.

Mix all ingredients together and apply to face. Leave on for approximately 10-15minutes. This is great for cleansing, toning and moisturizing all at once.

To eliminate pimples – mix some brewers  yeast with plain yogurt and apply it to the face.

To whiten skin – Mix one tablespoon yogurt with one tablespoon honey.  Apply to clean skin for approximately 20 minutes. Rinse off well with warm water.

Healthy glowing skin -  Mix two tablespoons of yogurt with a few drops of all natural orange juice. Leave on face approximately 15-20 minutes and rinse well with warm water.

Always remember  - if you are allergic to any of these ingredients do not attempt these recipes.

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