Green tea is one of the most well-known and popular infusions worldwide due to its long list of health benefits and properties.
The tea plant or also known scientifically as Camellia sinensis is an evergreen tree of the Theaceae family that is cultivated in the warm climates of many Asian regions, especially in China, and from which the leaves from which green tea is prepared are extracted.
Among the different medicinal properties of green tea, its antioxidant action stands out, which is very powerful against wrinkles and also prevents premature aging of the skin.
That is why, in this article, we explain some ways how to use green tea for wrinkles and also we detail its different properties for the skin.
Properties and Benefits of Green Tea for the Skin
Green tea is a natural remedy to treat the skin and, above all, to reduce and prevent wrinkles because it has the following properties and benefits:
- Green tea is the only remedy that has a compound called epigallocatechin gallate, which, is the substance within the polyphenol catechins richest in antioxidant properties.
- These powerful antioxidant properties make green tea one of the most effective remedies to delay and prevent oxidation and skin aging caused by free radicals.
- In addition, its antioxidant power also protects us from other agents that prematurely age the skin such as UV rays.
- It is also rich in vitamin C, which provides cell regeneration properties that accelerate the production of collagen and, consequently, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.
- Green tea prevents other signs of skin aging such as dryness, puffiness, and inflammation or bags around the eyes thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- It is also a good treatment for other skin problems such as acne and rosacea skin due to its antibacterial action.
- Finally, green tea also has moisturizing properties that help to keep the skin deeply hydrated and smooth.
How to Use Green Tea for Wrinkles
To take advantage of all the properties of green tea for skin and especially to fight wrinkles, we show you below how to use green tea for wrinkles in different ways:
Drinking Green Tea for Skin
The first way to use green tea for wrinkles is as simple as trying to drink it twice a day since by regularly drinking the infusion you will also take advantage of its antioxidant properties to prevent wrinkles. To make the green tea infusion follow these steps:
- Fill a saucepan or teapot with water to the number of cups you want to brew.
- Add one teabag or tablespoon of green tea per cup.
- Heat the water over low heat without boiling.
- When the water is hot, turn off the heat and let the tea bags steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not exceed this time, otherwise, the green tea will lose all its properties.
- Strain the infusion and drink it either hot or cold. You can add honey (if it is cold) or lemon (if it is hot) to enhance its flavor.
- If the taste is not pleasant you can also try taking food supplements from this plant.
Green Tea Face Cream
Another very effective way to use green tea is to mix the infusion with the face cream you usually use.
To do this, you only have to make an infusion of this tea and add two tablespoons of it to your moisturizer.
Then you only have to apply it on your face with a massage to activate circulation and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Green Tea and Chamomile Tonic
Finally, we can also directly apply green tea infusion on our faces to reduce wrinkles and expression lines.
To do this, we make the green tea infusion and when it is cold, we apply it all over the face with the help of cotton discs. Once applied, let it rest on the skin for 10 minutes, and then remove it with warm water.
It is advisable to add chamomile to this homemade tonic as it will also bring you great benefits to taking care of your skin and preventing and attenuating wrinkles.
Green Tea, Honey, and Aloe Vera Mask
This homemade mask is also an effective way to use green tea to reduce wrinkles.
This homemade mask is also an effective way to use green tea to reduce wrinkles.
In addition, thanks to honey and aloe vera and their moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties, you will also get to fight other signs of aging, as it will deeply moisturize your skin, give it a smoother and brighter appearance, and also reduce both skin blemishes and dryness if you suffer from it. To prepare this green tea mask you will only need:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of green tea infusion
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- The pulp or gel of 1 piece of aloe vera
- Preparation
- If you do not have purchased aloe vera gel, then extract the gel from the piece of aloe vera. To do this, with the help of a knife you must remove the thorns and peel the bark. Then you must beat the aloe vera until you get the gel.
- Now you must prepare the green tea infusion as indicated above and let it cool.
- In a bowl mix the aloe vera gel, two tablespoons of green tea, and one tablespoon of honey and stir it all until you get a kind of paste. The mask is now ready.
- Apply the mask all over your cleansed face and let it act for 15 minutes.
- When the time is over, remove it with plenty of cold water.
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