Trend to try: Green tea skin care
Who knew those tea bags under your eyes could be fixed with the ingredient in your tea bags? Green tea in skin care is officially a trend, with major brands using it as the main component for body creams, face masks, scrubs and more. According to the Ayurvedic doctor at Forest Essentials, Dr. Ipsita Chatterjee, a new realm of possibilities in the beauty and wellness sectors has emerged, where alternative therapies are being merged with ayurveda. "Green tea has emerged as a wonder herb, when the world is going back to using pure, fresh and natural ingredients."
But how does it really benefit the skin from the outside? According to Dr. Chatterjee, apart from having numerous health benefits through oral consumption, green tea contains a great deal of antioxidants that are effective against free radicals, thus preventing premature skin ageing.
5 benefits of green tea on skin
1. It boosts the cell renewable process and is a remarkable remedy for active acne.
2. Green tea is detoxifying and refreshing. It has wonderful stimulating, aromatic, cooling, soothing and moisturising properties.
3. Its refreshing scent promotes a feeling of well being and harmony.
4. It tones and moisturises the skin, and relieves stress from tired and puffy eye when used in eye care products.
5. It cleanses the skin by balancing the oil production and protects it from the harmful UV Rays of the sun.
Vogue recommends:
Four Seasons' Exfoliate Organic Green Tea Spa
The Spa at Four Seasons Mumbai will establish your faith in green tea – a deep cleansing and exfoliation process begins with a combination of Sodashi's organic green tea and Himalayan salt. This blend also soothes and relaxes the muscles to relieve stress and fatigue, rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and E. This rejuvenating therapy is especially beneficial after long periods of travel or exercise; price: Rs 4,500.
-Sneha Mankani
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