Mixing green tea and cottage cheese does wonders for your skin.
Green tea consists of vitamins C, B, E and K, and the curd is rich in lactic acid, which proves to be very useful for our skin and health in general.
There are many factors that affect our skin, but we tend to ignore them. Factors such as pollution, eating unhealthy foods and exposure to chemicals and the sun can be very harmful to our skin, especially the face. Tell us about a simple method we can use to keep our facial skin glowing and healthy.
We keep hearing about the benefits of green tea, and we have certainly tried it at least once, and are aware that consuming cottage cheese can be very good for our intestines. But did you know that both ingredients, so common in our homes, can also be used for skin care? According to studies, green tea consists of vitamins C, B, E and K, and the curd is rich in lactic acid, which proves to be very useful for our skin and health in general.
Making facial masks from these two ingredients can help you achieve glowing, healthy skin. Interestingly, the mixture of the two can also be used as an anti-aging mask. To make the face mask you need 1 tablespoon of green tea and 2 tablespoons of fresh cottage cheese. Simply mix the two ingredients well and apply the paste to your face. After applying, leave the mask on for 20 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water. You can also add turmeric powder to the green tea curd mixture as it can help you get rid of puffy eyes and dark circles.
Studies suggest that green tea may help reduce age spots, wrinkles and fine lines as it contains polyphenols that help neutralize harmful free radicals.
Some more benefits of green tea are that it helps reduce inflammation of the skin, and even sunburns and minor cuts. Green tea also contains polyphenols that help reduce itching, irritation and swelling of the skin due to certain medical conditions. It helps in reducing acne, clearing the clogged pores, keeping the skin hydrated and controlling the oil in the skin.