Green Tea for Beautiful Skin and Health Benefits

October 26, 2017

Drink Green Tea Beauty and Skin Benefits

Drinking Green Tea is certainly a pick me up that can keep you nice and warm during the cold winter months, but it's more than just a "cup of tea" it's loaded with antioxidants and skin and health benefits!

Green tea has been used for it's healing and therapeutic purposes in Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. It's uses include healing wounds, aids in digestion and improves heart and mental health. Today, tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world - with Green Tea still winning in terms of it's seemingly endless health benefits. The antioxidants in green tea are the highest of any tea! The combination of catechins, flavenoids and polyphenols provide many disease fighting, anti-aging, health and beauty benefits. anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic benefits. Here is a list of the top benefits of drinking green tea along with bonus tips!

1) Prevents and Fights Cancer!

Studies have shown that Green Tea can help shrink the growth of tumors. The high level of polyphenols in Green Tea are thought to kill cancer cells and prevent them from growing. Positive impacts have been shown on pancreatic, breast, esophageal, ovarian colorectal, stomach, prostate and skin cancer. So drink up - at least 2-8 cups is recommended for cancer-fighting benefits.

2) Boosts Immune System and Energy

The high content of antioxidants in green tea help fight free radicals in your body that come from air, water, pollution and your own reactive functions in your body and help boost your immune system. BONUS TIP: Add a splash of citrus with some lemon for an extra boost of energy and immunity as lemons contain a high amount of vitamin C!

3) Detoxification and Digestion

The compounds in green tea help flush out waste and get things flowing in your digestive tract. It helps stimulate bowel movements and helps regulate your digestion. Removing toxic waste from your body helps improve your immune system and your body's defense system from illnesses and disease.

4) Heart Disease and Cholesterol

Drinking green tea can have positive impacts on heart disease and lowering cholesterol. Some studies have shown that both the risk of dying from heart disease and cholesterol is lowered by drinking 5 cups of green tea a day.

5) Prevents and Heals Acne/Aging

Flushing out toxins and regulating your digestion can on it's own improve the condition of your skin, but the anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties will also help reduce current acne and prevent new acne. The amount of antioxidants, vitamins E, vitamin A and minerals such as zinc will also fight acne as well as aging and improve your overall skin, leaving you with a healthy glow!

Beauty Bonus Tip: After seeping tea bags - place them in the fridge to chill them and place them on eyes for 10-15 minutes. The tannins in tea bags help reduce puffiness.

You can find green tea and caffeine that help reduce dark circles and puffiness in our Moroccan Coffee Eye Cream :)

Do you drink green tea? What kind of health benefits have you noticed - tell us about it in the comments! We love to hear from you!

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Sara Sonia