Whether you’ve just bounced out of bed or you’ve hit an afternoon slump, you’re celebrating good news or feeling a little down in the dumps, a great cup of tea is our go-to for every occasion. But, what if we told you that the leafy stuff wasn’t just good for drinking but for your beauty regime too? Read on to discover the benefits of using products feat. a drop of Britain’s favourite….
ANTIOXIDANT BOOSTERS
Green tea in particular is filled to the brim with antioxidants that work to protect your hair and skin from free radicals and prevent signs of ageing – WIN! We love Trilogy’s Very Gentle Calming Serum for our skincare dose; it’s packed with green tea, calendula and their SyriCalm® complex to soothe and hydrate even the most sensitive types. For hair? You can’t go wrong with Green People’s Intensive Repair Shampoo, which contains organic green tea, aloe vera and orange to replenish tired and coloured strands.
CALMING RESTORERS
For stressed skin and frazzled hair, you can’t beat a little white tea. Not only does it partially protect against UV damage but it’s also bursting with natural anti-inflammatory properties, making it the perfect choice when you’re suffering from a little fatigue. Really sensitive types (including rosacea sufferers) will adore the Premae Ultimate Silk Cleansing Milk: its milky texture soothes redness and combats irritation to leave your skin feeling clean and comfortable. The same goes for hair – keep things simple with a fragrance-free shampoo, like this one from John Masters Organics, packed with scalp-friendly ingredients like white tea and chamomile.
LITTLE INVIGORATORS
In need of a pick-me-up? We feel you! Products like the Korres Aloe and Dittany Conditioner or the Huygens Exfoliating Cream use tea as a refreshing base for their natural formulas to create gentle yet effective beauty treatments. The conditioner uses invigorating mountain tea alongside soothing aloe to create an elasticity-boosting treatment that leaves the end of your hair feeling squeaky clean. Similarly, the exfoliator combines green tea with nourishing sesame oil and gentle rice powder to purify skin without irritating it: hello, natural radiance!
THE REAL DEAL
Of course, as much as we love tea in our beauty products (and our skin and hair loves it, too!) sometimes you just can’t beat a classic brew. Whether you have it with milk or without, with one sugar or two (or without, if you’re sweet enough!), there’s nothing like it. Our current favourite? Teapigs, for their beautiful biodegradable tea temples: they come in an array of flavours and they’re packed with the finest whole leaf teas, herbs, and flowers to guarantee a perfect cup. Cheers!
– Mica Kelly