8 unexpected uses of used tea leaves and tea bags
Tea bags are rich in antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties that help maintain healthy and glowing skin.
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| 1. Dry, Chapped Lips: Green tea has natural moisturizing properties. Just dip a green tea bag in warm water and apply it to your lips. Keep it on your lips for 5-10 minutes. Do this at least twice a day to treat chapped lips. |
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| 2. Cleanse your skin: Our skin always has a layer of dirt and is not easy to clean. To clean your skin, grind used green tea leaves and apply them on your face for 15 minutes. Then wash it off with cold water. Since green tea is rich in antioxidants, it is very effective in cleansing your skin. |
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| 3. Soothes Skin: Chamomile tea is the best “remedy” for skin irritation or dermatitis. It helps soothe itchy, red, and flaky skin. Take a soaked chamomile tea bag and apply it to the irritated area every day until you notice a change. You can also use chamomile tea leaves instead of tea bags. |
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| 4. Exfoliate: The antioxidants in tea leaves help brighten the skin. You can use used tea bags and green tea leaves to exfoliate the skin. Cut open the used tea bag and rub the tea on your face gently in circular motions for 5 minutes. Then rinse with water. |
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| 5. Treats Blemishes: Tea leaves contain tannic acid which helps in treating skin blemishes and mild sunburns. Soak a washcloth or cotton pad in the steeped tea and apply it on your skin. Leave it for about 30 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. You can also apply the tea bag directly on your face. |
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| 6. Tightens pores: Tea leaves have astringent properties that help to tighten pores and smoothen the skin. You can use green tea water, tea bags or tea leaves to wash your face. Use it every day for better results. |
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| 7. Treats Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles: Tea contains caffeine that constricts blood vessels and treats dark circles around the eyes. The tannins in tea also help treat them. You can use 2 tea bags for this. Place the wet tea bags on your eyes and leave them for about 15-20 minutes. Do this regularly to get rid of dark circles quickly. |
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| 8. Hair Care: Did you know that you can even wash your hair with tea? After shampooing, use black tea to rinse your hair. This is a great solution if you have excessive hair loss or dull and dry hair. Rinse your hair with black tea every week for soft, shiny hair. |
