Green tea is a popular beverage that is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that offer numerous health benefits. Did you know that green tea can also work wonders for your skin? It contains catechins that help fight free radicals, reduce inflammation, and protect your skin from damage caused by UV rays. Green tea face packs are an easy and effective way to reap the skin benefits of this powerful ingredient. These DIY face packs can help brighten your complexion, reduce dark circles, and give your skin a healthy glow. In this article, we will share some simple yet effective green tea face pack recipes that you can make at home to achieve bright and light skin.
# Green tea pack for oily skinThis is a perfect face pack to reduce the oiliness of your skin and shrink your open pores, in fact, open pores are one of the main problems that people with oily skin face. That, and an overtly shiny appearance, especially your t- zone, your forehead, your nose and your chin. The following face pack can help you get rid of the shine and the open pores and reduce the sudden appearance of pimples. The rice flour exfoliates and also helps reduce the sebum production. The lemon juice is another wonderful addition to the pack as it helps fade the marks and helps impart a nice glow to your face.
IngredientsOne tablespoon of lemon juice
Two tablespoons of green tea water (freshly brewed and cooled down)
One tablespoon of rice flour
MethodCombine a tablespoon of rice flour in a bowl and add at least one tablespoon of lemon juice and the required amount of green tea water. Combine these three ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply this pack evenly all over your face and keep it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash it off with plenty of water.
You can apply this pack at least once or twice a week, not everyday, as over exfoliation can harm your skin in the long run.
# Green Tea Turmeric Pack for Oily SkinWhen it comes to turmeric, you simply cannot do without this absolutely wonderful ingredient which helps revive your skin, making your complexion all dewy and blemish-free. It is also antibacterial and prevents acne. Can’t seem to get rid of the stubborn summer tan? Well, the combination of green tea and turmeric can come to your rescue.
Ingredients1 tablespoon green tea
1 teaspoon chickpea flour
¼ teaspoon turmeric
MethodCombine all the ingredients together until you get a runny mixture that you can apply on your face. Apply generously all over your face, leave out the sensitive lips and under eye area. Keep the mixture on for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off the mixture with plenty of cool water. Repeat this green tea face mask twice a week for best results.
# Multani Mitti and Green Tea Face Pack For Oily SkinYour skin undergoes a lot every day, what with a heavy dose of pollutants all around you, stress and a multitude of factors, which rob the skin glow off your face. It is true that natural ingredients help revive your skin somewhat, replenishing it with minerals, nourishing it and also help getting rid of the excessive oil. Multani mitti is truly a Godsend for people with oily skin. It controls the excess sebum production, thus reducing the possibilities of breakouts.
Ingredients1 tablespoon Multani mitti
1 tablespoon green tea
MethodThe process is simple to concoct so you can make this up in a jiffy! Just combine the ingredients and form a smooth mixture. Apply this mixture all over your face avoiding the area around your eye and lips. Let the mixture dry and wash it off with plenty of water. Repeat this at least 2-3 times a week for best results.
# Chickpea Flour And Green Tea Face Pack For Normal/Combination SkinWhile we already know about the amazing healing benefits of turmeric, chickpea flour is another valuable addition to your beauty cabinet that can treat a number of skin issues such as pimples, tans, and treating excessive oiliness too. The chickpea, turmeric and green tea face pack is ideal for skin complexion enhancement.
Ingredients1 teaspoon chickpea flour
1 teaspoon green tea
¼ teaspoon turmeric
MethodCombine all the ingredients into a smooth mixture. Apply this pack all over your face avoiding the eye and the lip area. Let the skin soak in the natural goodness of the pack and keep it for 15- 20 minutes. Wash off the pack with lots of water. Try this green tea for skin complexion pack, one that also nourishes your skin while it protects.
# Orange Peel And Green Tea Face Pack For Normal/Combination SkinOrange peel powder is a great pack for removing scars and moisturize your skin while making it soft and supple too, increasing the collagen production. The honey provides the extra dose of moisturization. This is an ideal pack for people who have normal skin and combination skin, which is skin with the characteristics of both dry and oily skin.
Ingredients1 tablespoon orange peel powder
1 tablespoon green tea
½ teaspoon honey
MethodCombine all the ingredients together until you get a slightly coarse mixture. Apply this all over your face. Let the pack stay for 15 minutes and then wash it off with plenty of water. Try this pack at least twice a week for best results.