Green tea has dominated the health market for decades now. Ask any health conscious person and they will say, they consume at least one cup a day. While the beverage has a number of health benefits, drinking it is not the only way to utilize it. Here is a roundup of five different ways you can use the leaves in your daily life.

Skin

Already drinking green tea regularly brings a healthy glow to your face. The amount of antioxidants present in it flush out toxins from the skin making it appear healthier. Prepare a soothing skin mask and have a spa day at home. Brew a cup and add a couple of tablespoons to your favorite cleansers, moisturizers anything you use.


Green Tea

If your skin is prone to breakouts, brew some leaves and use a cotton pad to dab on those problem areas. Mix green tea with other natural ingredients such as lemon juice, yogurt and apply on your face for 15 minutes before washing with warm water. Then sit back and enjoy the benefits.

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Eyes

Green Tea Bags

The remedy is quite an old one. Take used green tea bags and freeze them overnight. Place them on your eyes and just relax. You will find instantly brighter eyes within minutes. You can also use the liquid green tea and dab it under your eyes with a cotton bud before you go to sleep every night.

Hair

Green Tea hair

Green tea is known to stimulate hair growth. You can use green tea in countless ways to combat hair loss and damage. Mix together with coconut oil and an egg and apply to hair for half an hour. Then wash as usual. You will notice a new shine and life in your hair.

Teeth

 

While we knew about the other benefits, this one is new. Studies have shown that people who drink green tea regularly have healthier teeth and gums. As a result, it can also be used as a mouthwash. Its anti-bacterial properties help to kill germs, freshen breath and there is no harm if you accidentally swallow.

Body

Are you suffering from darkened arms or legs, with little bumps everywhere? That could be because of ingrown hair. Treat yourself with a homemade body scrub made from green tea. Take your regular grainy sugar, mix in a couple tablespoons of green tea, honey and lemon juice to make a course paste. Then scrub away for smooth radiant skin.