It is commonly known as Camellia sinensis. Green tea It’s a great way to brighten up tired skin. Camellia sinensis leaf extract is gaining popularity in toners, cleansers and moisturizing serums. While store-bought brands can give you that dewy look, I’m not a fan of some ingredients. Toxic parabens and retinol and tongue twisters like butylene glycol and ethylhexylglycerin to name a few.
Some green tea serums contain ingredients such as panthenol, squalane, allantoin and peptides. These have advantages but can be difficult to obtain outside the laboratory. This green tea serum uses simple, natural ingredients for an easy skin care DIY.
Green tea skin benefits
Most of us know how healthy green tea is, but it’s also good for our skin. Green tea is high in antioxidants and polyphenols like EGCG. These help protect against UV rays and skin damage Environmental pollution.
Green tea polyphenols help our skin restore the vitamin C it needs to produce collagen. In this way, it helps fight fine lines and improve firmness and skin tone. The properties in green tea help to soothe irritation and redness of the skin and reduce inflammation.
Green tea also contains caffeine, which helps improve blood circulation in the skin. You’ll sometimes find caffeine in eye creams to help reduce dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Caffeine can also help reduce cellulite by breaking down fat molecules in the skin.
It’s important to note that using green tea topically is not a good solution in and of itself. Studies showing its cellulite benefits have used high doses of caffeine. While green tea can help improve skin, it’s still important to make healthy food choices.
to deal with. Acne or oily skin You may also see benefits from adding green tea to your skin care routine. It not only reduces sebum but also reduces inflammation and redness.
Apricot kernel oil
Another key ingredient in this serum is apricot oil. Not only is it non-greasy, it’s deeply hydrating and a great option for dry, irritated or sensitive skin types. Apricot kernel oil is rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids to improve skin elasticity. It is rich in vitamin E to protect the skin from oxidative damage and inflammation.
Apricots are unique because they have the highest known concentration of vitamin B-17 in the world. Also known as amygdalin, B17 is being studied for its anti-cancer benefits. The 2023 review examines how B17 not only kills cancer cells, but also inhibits their growth and spread. Although there is no concrete evidence of apricot kernel’s anti-cancer benefits, the research is promising.
Adding essential oils to the green tea serum
Essential oils help provide this fragrance and have many skin benefits. There are many essential oils that are skin safe and have a variety of benefits. You can choose your favorites, but here are the ones I used and why.
Yang Yang
Yang Yang promotes cell growth and has anti-aging benefits. It reduces inflammation and harmful bacteria on the skin, making it beneficial for the skin. Ying Yang is beneficial for different skin types and has many aromatherapy benefits. This essential oil can calm us down in stressful situations and even lower blood pressure. It also works well in a Soothing pillow spray.
It has a strong scent, so make sure to smell it before adding it to your serum. I like to add a small amount to top up the overall serum (not too much!). Yang Yang may irritate skin if used in excess of .8%. This green tea serum uses less than .5%, but you can easily cut the amount in half if desired.
Sweet orange essential oil
Unlike most citrus essential oils, sweet orange is not phototoxic. This means that if used before the sun rises, it will not cause burning and skin damage. Orange fruit notes help balance the deep florals of yanglang oil. Reduces stress and improves mood.
Don’t have ylang-ylang and orange essential oil? Here are some good options to add
- Tea tree
- Lavender
- Incense
- Rose
- Geranium
How to make green tea infused oil
There are a few different ways to get the benefits of green tea into your skin care routine. You can use glycerin to prepare green tea glycerite. Then there is simply green tea in the water. This is great when you need a quick toner, but it only lasts a few days in the fridge.
We are making green tea infused oil for this serum. In this way, it combines well with other carrier oils for additional benefits. And since it’s not water-based, there’s no need to add preservatives or refrigerate. You can use any carrier oil you prefer for your skin type.
- Olive oil and avocado oil are heavier and are good for more mature skin
- Sweet almond oil is mild and good for most skin types.
Here’s how to do it The sunrise with green tea. To infuse the oil, simply add green tea and oil to your pot and cover. Shake occasionally and infuse for about 4 weeks.
For a quick version, here’s the stopwatch method:
- Add 1/2 cup of oil and 2 TBSP of loose leaf green tea to the top of a double boiler.
- Boil the water in the bottom of the double boiler slowly for 3 hours. Refill the water as needed.
- Strain the green tea from the oil and it is ready to use.
Green tea serum recipe
This DIY green tea serum helps improve tired skin and is great for all skin types. It’s also anti-aging and helps reduce inflammation!
Product: 2 oz
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Add all ingredients to a 2 ounce glass dropper bottle.
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Shake well and store in a cool, dry place.
- This serum lasts about 6-12 months, depending on which carrier oil you use to infuse the green tea.
- To use: Use a small amount to clean dry skin.
Other DIY skin care recipes
If you still feel like going DIY, try some of these skin care recipes!
What is your favorite way to use green tea? Leave a comment and let us know!
