Green Tea Mask: What Are the Benefits?

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1. What are the benefits of green tea for the skin?

Green tea has many properties that can benefit skin health. Some of the most important benefits include:
1.1. Prevent skin cancer Green tea contains polyphenols and six different types of catechins with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG) being the most effective. These compounds have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are effective in fighting free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can be harmful to your body, health and skin if they are present in excessive amounts. They can cause cell damage and are implicated in many diseases.
EGCG plays a role in repairing DNA damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. As a result, you can prevent skin cancer.
1.2. Anti-Premature Aging Green tea contains the antioxidant EGCG that helps to rejuvenate dead skin cells. By protecting and repairing cells, this antioxidant can fight signs of aging and make dull skin look brighter.
The vitamins in green tea, especially vitamin B-2, can also keep the skin looking younger. At the same time, this vitamin has the ability to maintain collagen levels, improving skin firmness.

1.3. Reduces redness and irritation Green tea also has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its high polyphenol content. The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea can help reduce skin irritation, redness, and swelling.
1.4. Acne Treatment The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties in green tea are used in the treatment of acne and oily skin effectively. This effect is due to the polyphenol component in green tea. This ingredient also has the ability to fight infections by damaging bacterial membranes.
1.5. Moisturizing the skin Green tea contains several vitamins, specifically vitamin E, which nourishes and hydrates the skin. In addition to the skin benefits, you can also get many more positive effects when using green tea such as:
Reduce the risk of certain cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and bowel cancer link Boosts metabolism Supports weight loss Prevents type 2 diabetes Improves memory and brain function MORE: How often to use a mask in your skin care routine

2. How to apply green tea mask to ensure effectiveness?

Green tea mask can be made at home simply and easily. To start making a face mask, you will need the following ingredients:
1 tbsp green tea 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp honey Water (optional) A mixing bowl A measuring spoon Towel Method Make a green tea mask as follows:
Soak a tea bag in warm water for about an hour. When the tea bag cools, the green tea leaves will be separated. Put the leaves in a mixing bowl, add salt and honey to make a paste. To help the mask penetrate deep into the pores, clean your face before applying. Apply the green tea mask mixture on your face and gently massage to help relax and remove sebum and impurities. The masking time should only last from 10 to 15 minutes. The frequency of using this beauty product should be limited to 1-3 times per week to be effective. In case you do not have time to make masks at home, you can buy green tea masks at stores in the form of gels, paper masks, etc. To ensure quality, please carefully review the packaging and choose choose products that contain 100% ingredients from green tea, do not contain dyes, fragrances and parabens,...
Green tea mask is a safe skin care product, low irritation. However, in some cases, many women are not immune to the risk of irritation. There are some risks caused by green tea masks such as: itching, redness, burning, etc. Therefore, if you own a sensitive skin and have a need to use a green tea mask, please refer to it. opinion of a dermatologist.

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Reference source: healthline.com