Contents:
- Medical Video: Top 10 Beauty Uses Of TEA TREE OIL
- 1. Make skin look younger
- 2. Remove eye bags
- 3. Prevent premature aging
- 4. Overcoming acne
- 5. As a toner
- 6. Stimulates hair growth
- 7. Helps exfoliate the process
Medical Video: Top 10 Beauty Uses Of TEA TREE OIL
Usually the tea pulp is immediately discarded after being used in a single drink. But did you know that besides being drunk, it turns out that tea pulp can also be used for facial care? There are many hidden properties of tea pulp that are not widely known to the public. Check out the following benefits of tea pulp:
1. Make skin look younger
A study conducted in 2003 by the Medical College of Georgia showed that green tea helps rejuvenate the skin by brightening the skin, removing black spots due to pollution that sticks to the face, and removing dead skin cells.
How:
- Prepare two used green tea bags
- Take the tea pulp in the tea bag
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey
- Lemon juice mixture
- Apply evenly on the face and wait for 5 to 10 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
- Use this mask once or twice a week
2. Remove eye bags
Antioxidants and tannins contained in tea can help treat eye bags. In addition, tea pulp can shrink fine blood vessels under the eyes causing swollen eyes due to eye fungus. The content of vitamin K in green tea also helps disguise dark circles under the eyes.
How:
- Add 2 green tea bags in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- After being cold, put the cold tea bag on the closed eyelid
- Let stand for 15 minutes
- Do this method twice a day until you are satisfied with the results
3. Prevent premature aging
Green tea contains anti-aging and antioxidant substances which can help prevent skin aging signs such as sagging skin, sun damage, black spots, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. In addition, the content of polyphenols in green tea helps neutralize free radicals which cause significant damage to the skin and accelerate the aging process.
How:
- Mix 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of green tea pulp, and a pinch of turmeric powder in a container
- Apply evenly to face and neck
- Let stand for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water
- Use this mask once or twice a week
4. Overcoming acne
Catechins in green tea act as antibacterial agents that help fight the bacteria that cause acne. Catechins even help regulate hormonal imbalances in the body, as one of the main causes of acne. In addition, the anti-inflammatory content of green tea helps reduce redness and inflammation caused by acne.
A 2012 study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology concluded that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) - a component in green tea, helps treat acne by inhibiting the development of bacteria that cause acne.
How:
- Take the tea pulp and mix it with a little water until it's shaped like a mask
- Apply evenly on the face with acne
- Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water
5. As a toner
Tea pulp can help clear clogged dirt, shrink pores, and even help keep your skin from dehydration.
How:
- Brew green tea using warm water, then let it sit until it's cold
- Add a few drops of your chosen essential oil
- Place the tea liquid on a clean spray bottle
- Spray the solution on your face or apply it with cotton twice a day
- You can use this toner in cold condition after it has been left in the refrigerator
6. Stimulates hair growth
Green tea pulp can even increase new hair growth due to hair loss and prevent common hair problems such as dry scalp and dandruff.
How:
- After washing your hair, rinse with water containing green tea pulp that has cooled
- Gently massage until absorbed
- Let it for 10 minutes, then rinse it with cold water
- Do this method 2 or 3 times a week for several months
7. Helps exfoliate the process
The rough texture of dried tea leaves can also help the process of exfoliating your skin to get rid of dead skin cells, and other impurities.
How:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of dried green tea pulp, 1 cup of sugar, ½ cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of raw honey
- Apply to face or body while rubbing in a circular motion
- Rinse with warm water
- Use this facial scrub once or twice a week
