We know that green tea, which has been used to treat all sorts of ailments for centuries, is good for us when we drink it. It also happens to have some amazing beauty benefits when used on the outside of our bodies.
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This is because it’s rich in antioxidants, enzymes and amino acids. It has the ability to purify skin and hair, keep skin balanced, reduce acne and deep-clean even the most sensitive skin. Here are products that will help you to incorporate this wonderful, fresh ingredient into your skincare and haircare routines. Get ready to look and feel your best!
Garnier Ultimate Blends The Shine Revitaliser Shampoo
Hair looking a bit drab? Green tea, being great at clarifying, will help to restore your locks to their healthiest state and have them bursting with life.
Konjacu Green Tea Facial Sponge
Why use a normal sponge when you can use one that’s infused with antioxidant-rich green tea? It gets to work unclogging pores and preventing impurities.
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Johnson’s Vita-Rich Firming Body Oil
This tissue oil is relatively new on the scene, but already has a loyal fan base thanks to its nourishing and skin-firming properties. It feels good, smells good and makes you look good.
Johnson’s Vita-Rich Firming Body Oil / R109,95
Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask
This mask is great for combination skin, as it moisturises the dry zones while combating shine on the oily ones, and contains green-tea extract and hyaluronic acid to balance skin.
Listerine Green Tea Mouthwash
Green tea is known to be purifying, which makes it a great addition to mouthwash. The combination of fluoride and green-tea extracts will leave you with an extra-clean mouth and fresh-smelling breath.
Listerine Green Tea Mouthwash / R74,95
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The Body Shop Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask
Matcha, a trendy green-tea powder, has purifying properties. This soothing mask gets to work removing the buildup of pollution from the skin that can lead to impurities.
Timeless Truth Pore Minimizing Green Tea Serum
If you suffer from the occasional breakout or enlarged pores, then this serum is going to be a hit. It’s shrinks pores so that skin appears smoother and more radiant.
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Scent Spray
The fresh scent of green tea isn’t just great for skin and hair – it also happens to make for a gorgeous summer scent. This one is a tried-and-tested favourite.
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