5 Genius Ways to Use Tea for Clear, Glowy Skin—Beyond Just Drinking It

There are so many good things to say about tea. It’s there for you when you’re sick. It relaxes you before bed and energizes you in the morning. And the best part: tea has so many benefits, and we’re not just talking about health benefits. Tea, whether you drink it or apply it topically, is excellent for your skin too and is said to help clear up acne.
For all those reasons, suffice it to say, our love for tea runs deep. So to help you reap the beautifying, skin-enhancing benefits of the soothing beverage, below, we compiled a cheat sheet of the best teas for your skin. Plus, we also threw in five genius ways you can use tea to achieve clear, glowing skin. Let’s dive in.
Green tea
“Is green tea good for your skin?” is a question that’s often Googled, and the answer is heck yes! Green tea (aka the best antioxidant tea) is pure magic. Let us count the green tea skin benefits. For one, green tea is rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a highly potent antioxidant, which research has shown helps reduce oiliness of the skin and improve acne. Two, its high antioxidant content also protects the skin against UV damage. And three, when applied topically to the skin, green tea also helps reduce redness and soothes irritated skin. *runs to computer and orders 13 boxes of green tea*
Spearmint tea
Spearmint tea is another raved about tea for its acne-clearing benefits, and the proof is in the pudding. A study by the American Academy of Dermatology conducted in 2015 found that drinking two cups of organic spearmint tea for one to three months reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 25-51%. In other words, spearmint tea benefits include way fewer breakouts and redness just by sipping some tea. We’ll give you a sec to pick up your jaw off the floor.
Depuff your eyes
If your eyes are looking puffy and sleep-deprived, caffeinated tea can help with that. The natural caffeine in teas helps constrict blood vessels, soothe the eyes, and reduce puffiness.
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Make a face mist
There’s no need to drop your dollars on a fancy face mist when you can make one yourself. All you need is an empty spray bottle, preferably a dark glass one, and a bag of peppermint tea.
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Do a DIY mask
We’ve already gushed on all the skin benefits of green tea, so using it to make a DIY mask is pretty much a no-brainer. Here’s how to do it.
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Take a bath with it
Yes, you can even bathe in tea. Black tea works great with this method, but you can use any tea of your choosing. We recommend going all out and making it a spa-like ritual complete with candles and calming music. Can you say luxurious?
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Use it as a toner
Again, you don’t need to spend money on all the pricy skincare lotions and potions to have clear, glowing skin. Tea also makes a great toner. Everything you need is likely already in your pantry.
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