Skin damage is usual. Our skin is aging as we talk, more so if we aren’t doing something about it. However, preventing skin damage and aging is not as complicated as beauty companies’ show. You do not need imaginary products or special serums to help stop skin damage and aging.
A simple skincare routine modified to the needs of your skin and the natural ingredients rich in antioxidants is all it takes to make sure that your skin remains healthy and damage-free, preventing early aging. And, as most of us know, green tea is one of the richest sources of antioxidants
Green tea is rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial this can beneficial for our skin. Not only these properties protect our skin from early aging, UV damage, redness, and irritation, but it also has the ability to fight with bacteria that can cause to acne breakout.
Honey, especially unpasteurized or raw is very beneficial and all-natural ingredient to use on skin. It’s full of antioxidants, which are good for aging skin and wrinkles. Antibacterial properties of honey helps with acne treatments and prevention. It clarifies skin by unclogging pores and opening up. Honey is also a great moisturizer. It soothes blemishes and irritation and it leaves a lovely afterglow.
Here are some DIY recipes of green tea-honey which is beneficial for skin.
# Honey and green tea face maskHoney has slight bleaching properties that help lighten our skin and fade blemishes. It is also outstanding humectants, making it a perfect ingredient for dry skin. While green tea supports our skin’s antioxidant barrier, honey helps restore moisture balance, get rid of zits and exfoliates your face.
Preparation2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon green tea powder
MethodIn a bowl, mix honey and green tea powder and make a paste of it
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 12-15 minutes.
Wash it off with cold water.
# Green tea honey and baking soda face maskPreparation
1 tablespoon green tea powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon honey
MethodIn a bowl, blend all the ingredients and make a paste of it
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 10-12 minutes.
Wash it off with warm water.
# Honey, chickpea and green tea face maskPreparation1 tablespoon chickpea flour
½ teaspoon honey
1 tsp green tea
MethodCombine all the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 10-12 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.
# Orange peel powder honey and green tea face maskOrange peel powder helps in exfoliate skin also fading acne scars, improve collagen production, and moisturizing our skin. The honey is acts as a humectants, fasten moisture to our skin.
Preparation1 tablespoon green tea powder
1 tablespoon orange peel powder
½ teaspoon honey
MethodMix all above ingredients in a bowl to create a paste of it
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 12-15 minutes.
Wash it off with warm water.
# Mint honey green tea face maskGreen tea with mint helps cleanse and tighten your skin. It calm skin irritations and give refreshing cooling effect on our skin.
Preparation3 tablespoon green tea leaves
2 tablespoon mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
MethodBlend all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 20-25 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.
# Rice flour honey green tea face maskLemon juice helps in control sebum production as combating acne and fading skin blemishes. Rice flour is rich in oil-absorbing properties and is also a superb exfoliate for oily skin
Preparation
2 tablespoon rice flour
1 tablespoon green tea
1 tablespoon lemon juice
MethodIn a bowl, combine all above ingredients and create a paste.
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 12-15 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.
# Cream and green tea face maskShedding is one of the most common problems faced by individuals with dry skin. The honey is helps slough off the dry flakes, helpful a younger and healthier layer of skin. The green tea and cream work in it together moisturize and nourish, treating dryness and preventing oxidative damage.
Preparation2 tablespoon green tea powder
1 tablespoon cream
1 teaspoon honey
MethodMix all above ingredients in a bowl until you get a smooth mixture.
ApplyApply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 12-15 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.