Drinking green tea is said to have many health benefits, such as potentially relieving anxiety, easing headaches and feelings of nausea, and improving the quality of your sleep. It also leaves some drinkers feeling relaxed, especially during the cold weather.

Beyond these health benefits, green tea is also believed to be good for the skin and can be used to treat certain conditions.

For years, skincare companies have included green tea as an ingredient in their products, such as face masks and serums, to bring you healthier-looking skin, but what is it about green tea that makes it so special?

Benefits of green tea for the skin

Green tea may help brighten the skin, thanks to the presence of vitamin C. This antioxidant can help promote collagen production and even skin tone.

Aside from potentially giving you more radiant skin, green tea may also help prevent signs of aging, sun damage, inflammation, and acne breakouts.

Green tea is also said to help prevent skin disorders caused by exposure to UV rays due to the presence of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols, which are found in many plants foods.

A 2012 study found that plant polyphenols had cancer-prevention effects when used as skin protection.

By acting as a sunscreen, polyphenols may assist in lowering inflammation and redness on the skin.

Polyphenols are also thought to help reduce inflammation, stress, blood sugar levels, and heart problems, which can affect our outer appearance.

Ways to add green tea to your routine

If you want to incorporate green tea in your routine to help prevent signs of aging or heal blemishes, there are different ways to do so depending on your preference.

According to Healthline, drinking three to five cups of green tea daily is recommended for long-term effects to the skin. The effectiveness of drinking green tea, however, varies from person to person, as we all have different responses tand immune system dynamics.

You can also try using ointments and face washes that have green tea as a key ingredient, along with the organic castor oil.  Some people are not fans of drinking tea, so this is an easy way to incorporate it into your daily skincare routine.

If you're not up for buying skincare products with green tea, you can make a face mask at home using leaves easily.

All you have to do is get Camellia sinensis leaves and crush them in a bowl. Then, add aloe vera gel or a natural oil and mix them to create a paste.

Following this, take the paste and leave it on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Doing this once a week may help bring better-looking skin.