Tea Combats Sign of Aging

Camellia sinensis _ Tea, particularly green and white tea extracts, are common cosmetic ingredients. Tea extracts possess anti-inflammatory and anti carcinogenic properties that help protect against sun and environmental damage and therefore impart anti-aging effects. As tea is treated with a vast number of pesticides, choose organic varieties to get the most beneficial nutrients.
Black Tea
Fermenting and drying brings out a range of different antioxidants in black tea—mostly theaflavins and thearubigins—which are just as potent as those in green tea.
White Tea
This comes from the buds and leaves, which are allowed to wither in natural sunlight before they are lightly processed to prevent oxidation or further tea processing.
Green Tea
This delicate tea is produced by lightly steaming, and then, drying the freshly cut tea leaves. It is rich in a group of antioxidant polyphenols called catechins.

QUICK FIX

HAIR RINSE To add shine and luster to your hair, make a strong infusion of green tea. Allow it to cool and use it to coat hair thoroughly. Leave for 10 minutes, then shampoo as normal.

Tea Benefits

• Combat signs of aging Tea extracts are rich in antioxidants. When added to cosmetics, they can help delay premature aging caused by inflammation and oxidative stress. Antioxidant catechins in green tea, whether applied externally or consumed as a drink, can help make your skin more resistant to ultraviolet radiation and therefore premature skin aging.
• Tones skin The caffeine constituents, nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and antioxidant polyphenols in tea leaves mean that tea extracts can boost circulation, improving the tone and structure of the skin.
• Protects from the sun Black, green, and white teas all have UV-absorbing properties, which when applied topically, can provide sun protection. Never use tea extracts as your only protection from the sun.
• Aids detox Tea has a mild astringent and diuretic effect that can help reduce puffiness and excess water. Natural Beauty

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Green tea A cup of green tea may have anti-allergy properties, for instance against hay fever, and can help reduce symptoms of eczema.

White tea Drinking a cup of white tea a day could help reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or even just age-associated wrinkles.