I'm not much of a tea drinker. My
family though, buys them like there's no tomorrow. I get them as gifts all year
round so there's never any shortage of tea in my household. I know some
practical uses for tea - it reduces under-eye puffiness; you could make
potpourri, air freshener and soap out of them; mixed with a little salt, they
make a soothing mouthwash; and you can dye fabrics and paint with tea. Aside
from these though, there are other amazing uses for tea so better not throw
away those tea bags just yet.
Hair Conditioner
After your regular shampoo, rinse
with unsweetened tea. It adds shine and lustre to dry, damaged hair. Chamomile
tea works wonders for blondes, rooibos for redheads, and black tea for
brunettes.
Sunburn Remedy
The cooling effect of green or
black tea (either as brewed or cooled teabags) can soothe not only sunburns but
other minor burns as well.
Facial Toner and Body Mist
Brewed tea with lemon and honey
would make for a refreshing antioxidant-rich spritzer.
Hair Dye
Black tea mixed with sage and
rosemary and let stand overnight makes for an inexpensive and natural hair dye.
Broken Nail Mender
Cracked a nail? With the help of
a basecoat, you can glue a small, nail-shaped piece of tea bag to cover the
broken part.
Body Scrub
Brewed green tea with sugar and
grated ginger can be a cheap and easy DIY exfoliator.
Razor Burn Remedy
A wet tea bag can soothe redness,
irritations and razor burns.
Acne Cure
Green tea is said to be infused
with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties so whether you drink it or
use it topically, it can be an effective, natural cure for acne.
Foot Soak
Looking for an inexpensive and
natural way to soften and soothe your dry, aching feet? Soak away the stress
and dead skin cells with a cool, strong tea.
Hand Deodorizer
Deodorize stinky hands by washing
with brewed tea.
Mosquito Repellent
Burnt tea leaves can help keep
mosquitoes away.
I love teas .....Green tea mostly
ReplyDeleteTeas are wonderful, and this post is really informative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow come I never knew about all these, it's nice of you to have shared it. I'm off to the nearby shop to buy tea in bags
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