5 Green Tea-Infused DIYs That Will Take Away All Your Beauty Woes

It is always a good day when you fall in love with a skin-gredient that shows super-positive results with minimal effort. For years, the world has collectively touted the benefits of the ingredient that legit deserves to be the MVP of your beauty regimen i.e., Green tea. Known for its anti-aging, antioxidant, and soothing properties, this hard-working kitchen ingredient is popping up in more and more skincare products.

But you can reap the benefits of this magical elixir without spending a dime as we’re listing down some glow-inducing DIYs that your skin will love as much as your taste buds do. So whether your skin needs a quick pick-me-up or you want to lighten those dark circles, you need to try these green tea formulated DIYs ASAP.

5 Ways To Incorporate Green Tea Into Your Beauty Regimen

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To Treat Dark Circles

You’ll Need:

Gelatin
Warm coconut oil
Green tea bags
Butter paper

Method:

Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder to a bowl. Add 1 ½ -2 tablespoons of green tea to it and mix well.

Step 2: Next, add 4-5 drops of coconut oil and mix well. Spread this mix on butter paper and let it cool. Cut the patch into two cute under-eye masks once dried and it’ll be ready to use! You can refrigerate the under-eye patches before using them.

To Treat Mask Acne

All you need is:

Aloe vera
Green tea bags
Turmeric

Method:

Step 1: Steep green tea in boiling water for 3–4 minutes. Allow the tea to cool.

Step 2: In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed aloe vera gel along with 1 teaspoon of organic turmeric powder. Then add a few drops of green tea water to the mix, make sure the consistency isn’t too runny. Apply this paste on your face, leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with water.

To Exfoliate Dead Skin Cells

You’ll need:

Granulated sugar
Coconut oil
Green Tea Bags
Organic Honey

Method:

Step 1: In a bowl, add 1 cup of granulated sugar along with ⅛ cup of coconut oil.

Step 2: Then add ⅛ cup of brewed green tea along with 1 tablespoon of organic honey to the mix.

Step 3: Rip open a green tea bag and pour the ingredients into the bowl. Mix well, the texture should begin to resemble wet sand. PS: Avoid pouring in the green tea all at once; add it little by little, stirring in between each pour. Apply about 1 tablespoon to your hands before gently rubbing onto your face and or body for about 30 seconds. Place in an airtight container to use as a natural skin refresher.

Glow-Enhancing Face Mask

You’ll need:

Green Tea
Turmeric
Yogurt
Honey

Method:

Step 1: Rip open a green tea bag and pour the ingredients into a bowl.

Step 2: Then, add 1 tablespoon of yogurt along with 1 teaspoon each of honey and turmeric.

Step 3: Mix the ingredients and apply them to your face, neck, and chest area with a wide brush. It takes about five minutes to completely dry. Leave on for about 10 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.

Anti-Ageing Mask

You’ll need:

Avocado
Green tea

Method:

Step 1: Mash half an avocado and mix it with 2 teaspoons of green tea,

Step 2: Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture to your face. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.

If you are not into DIYs, and still want to reap the benefits of the magical ingredient. We recommend using GLOW Iridescent Brightening Moisturising Cream for when your skin needs a quick pick-me-up.