You don't need an expensive skincare line to put tea's benefits to work. Here are six simple recipes using ingredients you likely already have.
1. Green Tea Face Toner
Brew a strong green tea, let it cool completely, and wipe over the face each morning with a cotton pad — a gentle daily dose of antioxidants.
2. Under-Eye Compress for Puffiness
Chilled, used tea bags (or spent leaves wrapped in cloth) placed over closed eyes for 10 minutes.
3. Spent Tea Leaf Scrub
Mix spent tea leaves with honey and a drop of vegetable oil for a gentle, natural exfoliant.
4. Tea Ice Cubes
Freeze strong tea in an ice cube tray and glide a cube over the skin each morning — tightens pores and boosts circulation.
5. White Tea and Clay Mask
Use brewed white tea instead of water to mix your favourite clay mask — antioxidants plus the clay's natural detoxifying effect.
6. Calming Rinse for Sensitive Skin
A cooled infusion of chamomile and white tea, used as a final rinse after cleansing — soothing for reactive or sensitive skin.