I have been looking into this Green Tea malarkey and evidence does suggests that green tea is packed with tons of health and beauty benefits whether that is drinking it or applying directly to your skin. Green tea extract is naturally rich in antioxidants, and can consequently help protect the body from free radicals, which apparently are naturally occurring particles in the body associated with ageing, and major diseases! So you can see why I am drinking 5 cups a day (even if it does taste dreadful!).
There are a few other ways green tea can be used instead of drinking which are equally beneficial to our bodies:
- The leaves can be used as a gentle exfoliant, guaranteed to give your skin a healthy glow.
- Green tea is known for its ability to prevent bad breath – and can be made into tooth paste using green tea and baking soda. The natural properties in the tea will curb mouth odour and help prevent plaque-forming microbes from attaching to the teeth.
- Refreshing facemask to help remove toxins from your skin and leave it silky smooth (mix mayonnaise with green tea leaves).
And even better, green tea is proven to aid weight loss! It apparently raises the metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation, it is also thought to reduce cholesterol levels and increase energy expenditure by inhibiting the digestion of fat in the intestine - get drinking girls!
So next time you fancy a cuppa, consider going green. Not only will it provide you with a refreshing drink, it may also boost your health, help slow ageing and even make you slimmer!
Stay Beautiful
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