Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, having a lot of beneficial properties to offer. It can cure the symptoms of the common cold, improve digestion and boost overall energy levels; it can have a relaxing effect, allowing one to feel better in an instant. Well, you might not be aware of this for a fact, but tea can help you restore the healthy glow of your skin. This has to do with the fact that tea is rich in antioxidants; these substances can fight the damage done by free radicals at the level of the skin, preventing it from aging prematurely.

#1 Green tea

Green tea is not just a delicious beverage but one of the best choices you have available when it comes to beautiful skin. Rich in antioxidants, it can protect the skin against the damage caused by UV rays (photoaging). It also has potent anti-inflammatory properties, hence another reason for you to consume it regularly. Moreover, there are plenty of delicious green tea recipes that you should consider trying.

Here are a couple of delicious recipes for you to try out:

• Citrus & mint iced tea
• Ingredients: fresh mint leaves, orange/lime/lemon slices, green tea
• Preparation: brew the green tea, together with the mint leaves and citrus slices. Allow it to cool slightly. Serve in a tall glass, with ice and fresh citrus slices.

 

• Ginger & mint green tea
• Ingredients: ginger, fresh mint leaves, green tea, honey.
• Preparation: brew the green tea, together with the grated ginger. Strain the tea and pour it into a cup. Add fresh mint leaves and sweeten the tea with honey.

 

• Chamomile & lavender, green tea
• Ingredients: chamomile, lavender, fresh mint leaves, green tea.
• Preparation: brew the green tea, together with the chamomile. Add the lavender and fresh mint leaves. Strain the tea and pour it into a cup. You can add a little bit of honey for a sweeter taste.

 

#2 Mint tea

Mint tea is the perfect choice for those who have oily skin, being prone to acne breakouts. While acne treatments are great, a daily cup of mint tea can help when it comes to hormonal acne. It seems that the active components of mint can balance the hormones and reduce the excess production of sebum at the level of the skin.

It is also worth mentioning that mint tea is rich in antioxidants, providing protection against free radicals and reducing the risk of acne breakouts.

Here are a couple of delicious recipes for you to try out:

• Simple mint tea
• Ingredients: fresh mint leaves, honey.
• Preparation: place the fresh mint leaves into a cup and pour hot water over them. Allow for several minutes to pass before drinking the tea. Add honey for a sweeter taste.

 

• Moroccan mint tea
• Ingredients: Chinese green tea, fresh mint leaves, honey.
• Preparation: brew the Chinese green tea, together with the fresh mint leaves. Pour into a cup and add several fresh mint leaves, as well as honey.

 

• Indian mint tea
• Ingredients: fresh mint leaves, green/black tea, milk, honey.
• Preparation: Brew the green/black tea, together with the fresh mint leaves. Pour into a cup, adding milk and honey (to taste).

#3 Rooibos

Rooibos is a tea variety that does not contain caffeine, being perfect for any moment of the day. It is also one of the best weapons in the fight against aging, allowing you to keep facial wrinkles at a safe distance and improve the general appearance of the skin. It is rich in antioxidants, and it can prevent fat loss, helping you look better than ever.

Here are a couple of delicious recipes for you to try out:

• Vanilla & apple iced tea
• Ingredients: rooibos tea, vanilla pod, diced apples, apple juice, lemon juice, ice cubes, honey.
• Preparation: brew the tea, together with the vanilla. Allow to cool, before serving. Pour into a tall glass, adding the rest of the ingredients.

 

• Thai iced tea
• Ingredients: rooibos tea, anise star, cardamom seeds, condensed milk, ice cubes, whipped cream.
• Preparation: brew the tea, together with the anise star and cardamom. Allow the tea to cool, then add the condensed milk. Pour into a tall glass, adding ice cubes and whipped cream.

 

• Spiced apple tea
• Ingredients: rooibos tea, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, anise star, clove.
• Preparation: brew the tea, together with the rest of the ingredients. Pour into a tall glass and serve.

#4 White tea

White tea is considered to be the finest of all tea varieties, given its purity and impeccable taste. Concerning the health of the skin, this beverage is more than recommended ‑ in fact, it has the highest level of antioxidants to offer. These antioxidants can protect against the premature aging of the skin, working to support the structural matrix (collagen and elastin).

Here are a couple of delicious recipes for you to try out:

• Simple white tea
• Ingredients: white tea
• Preparation: Bring water to a boil and allow to slightly cool. Pour the water over the white tea leaves and steep for several minutes. Serve and enjoy.

 

• White iced tea
• Ingredients: white tea, tarragon sprigs, sugar.
• Preparation: brew the white tea and allow it to cool. Prepare tarragon syrup, using the sprigs, sugar, and water. Sweeten the tea with the syrup and serve.

 

• White tea with rose and mint
• Ingredients: white tea, rose petals, fresh mint leaves.
• Preparation: brew the white tea, together with the rose petals and fresh mint leaves. Strain the tea, pour it into a cup and serve.

#5 Chamomile

Chamomile tea is often recommended for its relaxing properties, especially when one is subjected to a lot of stress. Apart from these benefits, chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties, and it is rich in antioxidants. Consumed on a regular basis, it improves the appearance of the skin and prevents acne breakouts.

Here are a couple of delicious recipes for you to try out:

• Chamomile & turmeric tea
• Ingredients: chamomile, honey, coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, milk
• Preparation: brew the tea, then add the rest of the ingredients. Pour into a cup and serve.

 

• Spiced chamomile tea
• Ingredients: chamomile, cinnamon, anise star, bourbon whiskey, lemon juice.
• Preparation: brew the tea, together with the rest of the ingredients. Pour into a glass and serve while hot.

 

• Chamomile tea with fresh flowers
• Ingredients: chamomile tea, rose petals, honey
• Preparation: brew the tea, then add the rose petals. Strain the tea and sweeten with honey before serving.

These are a couple of teas that you should consider drinking, in order to restore the healthy glow of your complexion. As you have seen, each of them has different benefits to offer, especially with regard to the aging process. Be sure to give all of these recipes a try and see which one works the best for you. And, remember, each beverage has precise instructions to be followed; if you do not respect these, you might not get the full properties of the tea.

Author Bio:

Dwayne Austin

Dwayne Austin is a multi-faceted author, blogger & fitness instructor. His articles on Health & Fitness have been published on various sites. Through his meticulous & informative blogging, Dwayne hopes to contribute to curious readers. He encourages people to live a healthy lifestyle. He is passionate about photography and enjoys swimming during his leisure time. Connect with Dwayne via Facebook, Twitter and Google+.