Skincare's New Secret: Green Tea
Photo: courtesy of Sephora.com, courtesy of Ahava, courtesy of Target.com, courtesy of Sephora.com (2)1/11Smooth, hydrated skin is all we want in the fall, but too often we're left with dry complexions that look super splotchy. Surprisingly, the cure might be found in your kitchen pantry. Green tea is often used as a skincare ingredient because it's seriously soothing and packed with antioxidants, making it the perfect product to treat and protect even the most sensitive skin.
So instead of brewing a cup of the hot stuff, start slathering it on like your skin couldn't be more thirsty. Cheers!
Photo: courtesy of Sephora.com2/11Orange, rose, and green tea make this citrus scent a must to get you going in the morning.
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Green Tea, $62 for 1.3 oz. Sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of Sephora.com3/11If shine is your biggest struggle, you should definitely work this mask into your routine. The silica absorbs oil and leaves skin seriously matte, but green tea keeps it from feeling too parched.
Boscia Green Tea Oil-Control Mask, $34. Sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of Target.com4/11These wipes will remove every speck of makeup on your face without drying your skin or making it feel slick.
Almay Oil-Free Makeup Remover Towelettes, $5. Target.com
Photo: courtesy of Proactiv5/11Hydrating, soothing, and totally non-greasy, this moisturizer leaves your skin feeling super fresh.
Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer, $25. Qvc.com
Photo: courtesy of St. Ives6/11St. Ives has smartly paired salicylic acid with green tea in a cleanser to banish breakouts without irritating your face.
St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser, $6. Ulta.com
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom.com7/11The scent of green tea is layered between fruits, florals, and warm sugary musk. And because it’s a solid perfume, it’s easy to store in your purse or backpack.
Tocca Solid Perfume in Bianca, $30. Nordstrom.com
Photo: courtesy of Ulta.com8/11Start your manicure with a base that’s, well, hard as nails. Your fingertips will look healthier and break less easily after just a few applications.
Sally Hansen Nutrition Green Tea and Bamboo Nail Strenghtener, $8. Ulta.com
Photo: courtesy of Target.com9/11In this natural sunscreen, green tea provides antioxidants to help the skin fight off damaging free radicals that can make your skin look dull.
Alba Green Tea Sunscreen SPF 30, $10. Target.com
Photo: courtesy of Ulta.com10/11Dry skin doesn’t stand a chance against the softening trifecta of green tea, aloe, and vitamin E.
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream, $20. Ulta.com
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom.com11/11The anti-inflamatory properties of green tea in this cream keep redness at bay, so you can say goodbye to splotchy skin.
Ahava Time to Treat Comforting Cream, $45. Nordstrom.com
