Beauty Benefits of Green Tea

ko0ty · 02:43 PM

Green tea is now the preferred drink of supermodels, but is it really any better for you than a good, old-fashioned cuppa? We investigate

Clinical evidence suggests that green tea is packed with health and beauty benefits that you can enjoy whether drinking it or applying directly to your skin. Even the leaves can be used as a gentle exfoliant, guaranteed to give your skin a healthy glow.

Recent research shows that green tea extract is naturally rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radicals - naturally occurring particles in the body associated with accelerated ageing and an increased risk of major diseases. Exposure to pollution, smoking and excess sunlight increases the number of free radicals in the blood, but the potent antioxidants found in green tea add strong weight to the belief that green tea not only promotes good health but also makes you look younger.

Beauty benefits
Traditionally, many types of make-up, lotions, creams and beauty preparations have used chemical antioxidants, or vitamins A, C and E as preservatives for their products. Now, with research indicating that green tea has even more antioxidant properties than these powerful vitamins, there is a surge in products capitalising on its natural benefits.
You don't need to rush to the chemist to stock up on goodies. Concentrated green tea extract is simple to make at home and is a flexible addition to both your daily beauty routine and your medicine cabinet.

Soothing spritzer
Simply steep 100g of green tea in half a litre of still mineral water at room temperature for at least one hour. Strain the liquor and it's ready to use! It's better to make small quantities and use it fresh but surplus liquid can be poured into clean, sterilised bottles and refrigerated.

The liquid can be used as a spritzer, to freshen up the face, or cotton pads soaked in it can be particularly soothing for tired or strained eyes. It has antiseptic properties, so can be used to treat minor cuts and rashes, and is surprisingly effective when applied to spots and blemishes. It can even be used as a treatment for sunburn - soak a cloth in the liquid and leave on the skin until the area begins to cool.

Mighty mouth
Green tea is also known for its ability to prevent bad breath - and it has the added advantage of tasting good if it's inadvertently swallowed. Try making your own toothpaste to test it out.

Pour one cup of boiling water over 100g of Himalayan Green Tea and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Make a paste using this liquid and one teaspoon of baking soda, and use this to brush your teeth as usual. The natural properties in the tea will curb mouth odour and help prevent plaque-forming microbes from attaching to the teeth.

Refreshing facemask
This gentle facemask will help remove toxins from your skin, as well as leaving it silky smooth.

Mix three tablespoons of mayonnaise with one heaped teaspoon of organic Himalayan green tea leaves. Apply evenly to the face, avoiding the delicate eye area, and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse the mask off, then dry and moisturise your face.

Lose weight
British supermodel Sophie Dahl's dramatic weight loss has been attributed, in part, to her drinking regular cups of green tea. Sophie followed Body Doctor David Marshall's nutritional advice, which advocates drinking as much toxin-flushing green tea as possible.

Claims that it raises the metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation are supported by research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Dulloo A, et al 1999). It is also thought to reduce cholesterol levels and increase energy expenditure by inhibiting the digestion of fat in the intestine.

So next time you fancy a cuppa, consider going green. Not only will it provide you with a refreshing drink, it may also boost your health, help slow ageing and even make you slimmer!

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ko0ty · 08-28-2006, 02:53 PM

Oops maybe this should be in the beauty section.

fro · 08-28-2006, 03:00 PM

yah lol ima big green tea believer to..i kno sum ppl think its a hoax but i guess i jus follow traditional remedieds alot..and it doesnt tase bad either

labelwhore · 08-28-2006, 05:30 PM

w00t GREEN TEA ALL THE WAY BABYYY~
i drink it all the time. =D

pandalover · 08-28-2006, 05:30 PM

I love green tea too!

shoppingqueen · 08-29-2006, 06:30 PM

sweet.green tea is good.hahaha
i heard ppl say green tea helps you digest better so wont get that fat.
i drink green tea everyday in the mroning befor ei go work. =)

eeeva · 08-29-2006, 07:13 PM

the earl grey green tea doesn't taste so good. but the actual ones that you filter yourself are greeeat.

cloudS · 08-29-2006, 10:51 PM

Wow that's a lot of benefits! I try to drink one cup a day, its so good.

sweetcherry · 08-29-2006, 11:53 PM

I like green tea and anything green tea flavored....yum yum

Fragrance · 08-31-2006, 11:59 PM

What brand of Green Tea is best for toxin-flushing or weight losing? After reading this I really want to start drinking Green Tea daily. Thanks for sharing this.

wonderlove_525 · 09-01-2006, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetcherry

I like green tea and anything green tea flavored....yum yum

omg yeah, me too!
haha
ESP, green tea ice cream.. LOL

08-28-2006, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
ko0ty Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Richmond, B.C. POSTS: 2,669 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 63 Thanked 153 Times in 104 Posts	Beauty Benefits of Green Tea Green tea is now the preferred drink of supermodels, but is it really any better for you than a good, old-fashioned cuppa? We investigate Clinical evidence suggests that green tea is packed with health and beauty benefits that you can enjoy whether drinking it or applying directly to your skin. Even the leaves can be used as a gentle exfoliant, guaranteed to give your skin a healthy glow. Recent research shows that green tea extract is naturally rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radicals - naturally occurring particles in the body associated with accelerated ageing and an increased risk of major diseases. Exposure to pollution, smoking and excess sunlight increases the number of free radicals in the blood, but the potent antioxidants found in green tea add strong weight to the belief that green tea not only promotes good health but also makes you look younger. Beauty benefits Traditionally, many types of make-up, lotions, creams and beauty preparations have used chemical antioxidants, or vitamins A, C and E as preservatives for their products. Now, with research indicating that green tea has even more antioxidant properties than these powerful vitamins, there is a surge in products capitalising on its natural benefits. You don't need to rush to the chemist to stock up on goodies. Concentrated green tea extract is simple to make at home and is a flexible addition to both your daily beauty routine and your medicine cabinet. Soothing spritzer Simply steep 100g of green tea in half a litre of still mineral water at room temperature for at least one hour. Strain the liquor and it's ready to use! It's better to make small quantities and use it fresh but surplus liquid can be poured into clean, sterilised bottles and refrigerated. The liquid can be used as a spritzer, to freshen up the face, or cotton pads soaked in it can be particularly soothing for tired or strained eyes. It has antiseptic properties, so can be used to treat minor cuts and rashes, and is surprisingly effective when applied to spots and blemishes. It can even be used as a treatment for sunburn - soak a cloth in the liquid and leave on the skin until the area begins to cool. Mighty mouth Green tea is also known for its ability to prevent bad breath - and it has the added advantage of tasting good if it's inadvertently swallowed. Try making your own toothpaste to test it out. Pour one cup of boiling water over 100g of Himalayan Green Tea and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Make a paste using this liquid and one teaspoon of baking soda, and use this to brush your teeth as usual. The natural properties in the tea will curb mouth odour and help prevent plaque-forming microbes from attaching to the teeth. Refreshing facemask This gentle facemask will help remove toxins from your skin, as well as leaving it silky smooth. Mix three tablespoons of mayonnaise with one heaped teaspoon of organic Himalayan green tea leaves. Apply evenly to the face, avoiding the delicate eye area, and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse the mask off, then dry and moisturise your face. Lose weight British supermodel Sophie Dahl's dramatic weight loss has been attributed, in part, to her drinking regular cups of green tea. Sophie followed Body Doctor David Marshall's nutritional advice, which advocates drinking as much toxin-flushing green tea as possible. Claims that it raises the metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation are supported by research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Dulloo A, et al 1999). It is also thought to reduce cholesterol levels and increase energy expenditure by inhibiting the digestion of fat in the intestine. So next time you fancy a cuppa, consider going green. Not only will it provide you with a refreshing drink, it may also boost your health, help slow ageing and even make you slimmer! Source: __________________ Please send me pics of your bedroom / apartments / make up collections / book collections / whatever you want! Click on links for more details. Last edited by ko0ty; 08-28-2006 at 02:43 PM.

08-28-2006, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
ko0ty Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Richmond, B.C. POSTS: 2,669 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 63 Thanked 153 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea Oops maybe this should be in the beauty section. __________________ Please send me pics of your bedroom / apartments / make up collections / book collections / whatever you want! Click on links for more details.

08-28-2006, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
fro Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: rmd POSTS: 790 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea yah lol ima big green tea believer to..i kno sum ppl think its a hoax but i guess i jus follow traditional remedieds alot..and it doesnt tase bad either

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labelwhore Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CANADA POSTS: 260 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea w00t GREEN TEA ALL THE WAY BABYYY~ i drink it all the time. =D __________________ effing posers.. you cant be me, im a rockstar!! im riding on top of a cop car, im a rebel and a four star popstar -LABEL.WHORE.LOVE<33

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pandalover Ultimate Deal Queen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 604----* POSTS: 4,146 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 271 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea I love green tea too!

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shoppingqueen Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vancouver POSTS: 520 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 45 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea sweet.green tea is good.hahaha i heard ppl say green tea helps you digest better so wont get that fat. i drink green tea everyday in the mroning befor ei go work. =)

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eeeva Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 POSTS: 403 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea the earl grey green tea doesn't taste so good. but the actual ones that you filter yourself are greeeat.

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cloudS Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 POSTS: 218 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea Wow that's a lot of benefits! I try to drink one cup a day, its so good.

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sweetcherry Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 POSTS: 55 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea I like green tea and anything green tea flavored....yum yum

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Fragrance Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 POSTS: 215 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Beauty Benefits of Green Tea What brand of Green Tea is best for toxin-flushing or weight losing? After reading this I really want to start drinking Green Tea daily. Thanks for sharing this.

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