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Introduction
Women have a natural instinct to make themselves beautiful by using natural herbal
and other related ingredients, tea has always been a hot favorite with them. The
best thing about tea is that it has no side effects on the skin which is supposed
to be a very delicate part of the human body. It is therefore universally agreed
that instead of using other chemicals which are easily available in the market,
it is always safe to go for tea.
Here are a few such universally acclaimed remedies:
This brew can be used to soothe minor cuts and scrapes, treat sunburns, refresh
puffy and fatigued eyes, and soak tired feet:
Brew 1/2 cup of unscented black or green tea leaves in 1 quart of boiling bottled
water for at least 10 minutes. Strain the leaves and set aside. Cool the liquid
and refrigerate. This solution will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 10
days.
For Minor Cuts & Scrapes
The cold tea brew can be used with a pure cotton pad on minor cuts or abrasion.
Leave the cotton pad on the affected area ror ai least 5 minutes. Repeat, and do
not wash off. This procedure can be repeated up to four times a day.
Sunburns
Apply a piece of cotton cloth that's been soaked in the cold tea brew to the sunburned
area. Leave on for about 15 minutes, or until the burned areas begins to cool. You
can repeat the treatment up to four times a day.
For Puffy & Fatigued Eyes
Soak cotton pads in the cold lea brew and lay them on your eyes. Keep the pads on
your lids for about 10 minutes. You can also refrigerate your used tea bags and
lay them on your eyes,
For Tired Feet
Soak your feet in the cold tea brew for about 15 minutes. This is a great way to
treat your feet after a long day of standing, walking, or running. You can also
try soaking your feet concentrated Peppermint Herbal tea brew for an aromatic soak.
Facial Beauty
Mix one teaspoon of fine cornmeal with cooled tea to form a gentle scrub. Let dry,
then gently rub off. Not for sensitive skin. Make an exfoliating paste using tea
and powdered milk. Rub on skin, let dry, and then rub off before washing.
Hair Treatment:
In a small saucepan, warm (do not boil) 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons fresh ground
lavender, and the dry contents of 2 peppermint tea bags. Massage into scalp over
damp hair. Cover hair with shower cap to keep heat in. Sit in the sun, if possible,
for 20-25 minutes. Shampoo and rinse hair. Repeat this treatment once a month to
nourish and strengthen hair.
Other tips:
- Use Girnar black tea as a hair rinse to darken hair and add shine.
- Use Chamomlle herbal tea to bring out highlights in hair.
- Get a temporary tea tan by soaking in unflavored black tea leaves for about 20 minutes.
- Ease toothaches by applying spent tea leaves on the affected tooth until your dentist
visit.
- Use Girnar tea as a mouthwash. Herbal tea (with parsley seed) is a natural breath
freshener.
- Rinse your face with tea. Tea acts as an astringent, so it works well on pimples.
Do not wash off.
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