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Matcha is dominating the market, from cheeky and hip tea to the unique new dessert offered in that artsy café you’re a regular in. And who wouldn’t like it? This green tea is way different compared to others, not just in terms of preparation and form, but also in terms of health benefits.
Teas have always had a reputation for being healthy and good for your body and matcha follows the same logic. This new alternative organic product showcases a lot of health benefits that can be fully maximized depending on how it is used, consumed, and applied. And if you love yourself, this is an addition you can consider in your everyday life.
Skin Benefits of Using Match
Matcha is a Camellia sinensis pounded and dried leaves that have been part of the Japanese culture as an enjoyable tea since the 12th century. Compared to other teas, matcha is not prepared by heating, which means that the antioxidant content and nutrients are much preserved. This means it offers more benefits to your body than other teas like oolong or green.
Here are some of the benefits offered by matcha:
Matcha is an excellent addition to your skincare routine because
it offers the following benefits:
- Gives complexion a healthy glow. Matcha has properties that revitalize the skin’s underlying layer, improving complexion.
- Exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. Matcha is known to detoxify and naturally exfoliates the skin.
- Shrinks your pores resulting in firmer skin. Matcha exfoliates the skin thoroughly and helps shrink your pores to give you firmer skin.
- Reduces dark circles and puffy eyes. Matcha has tannins and caffeine that helps make this possible and gives a refreshing look on your face.
- Treats all skin types. Some beauty products can be choosy but since matcha masks are natural, it is gentle with the skin, whatever type of skin you may have
- Treats and helps inflammation. Matcha is known for having EGCG, one of the anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat chronic skin conditions associated with redness and swelling, including acne and rosacea.
Different Ways to Use Matcha
It is not a new thing that matcha is highly beneficial to your skincare, especially considering its natural properties. One of the best things to do to benefit from this new craze though is to maximize its usage and be able to reap all the advantages from it.
Here are different ways to use matcha:
- Matcha Facial Scrub (Exfoliating facial scrub): 1 tbsp of matcha, ¼ cup of coconut oil, ¾ cup of white sugar
- Lemongrass Matcha Mask: 1 tbsp matcha power + splash of lemongrass essential
- Matcha Facial Toner Spray: 1 tsp matcha powder + 1 cup of water
- Matcha Pore-cleansing Mask: 1 ½ tbsp clay, ¼ tsp matcha powder, and 1 tbsp of water
- Matcha Soothing Mask: Equal parts matcha powder and coconut oil
It is undeniable that matcha is a flexible ingredient you can use in a lot of ways. Integrate it to your self-care process and reap the benefits of this natural power today by trying
out all of these masks.
