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Brew yourself a cup of fragrant tea and sit back – now we will tell you how black tea is used in cosmetics and whether you should pay attention to the products that contain it.
What are black tea leaves?
How is black tea used in cosmetics?
In Asian countries, tea (mostly green tea) has been widely used in traditional cosmetics, especially in face and hair cleansers, and as an additive in face and body oils.
There was a place for tea in modern cosmetology and cosmetics. It is used in the form of an extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) – a dark solution with a bright tea aroma. To give the formula special properties, it needs very little.
Features of composition
First of all, it is worth highlighting polyphenols, which are extremely rich in tea leaves. These compounds have a lot of useful properties:
antioxidant activity;
anti-inflammatory effect;
restoration of microcirculation and strengthening of blood vessels;
improvement of blood and lymph flow.
Flavonoids and catechins – uhThese are powerful antioxidants that protect collagen from destruction caused by oxidative stress.
Caffeine stimulates the outflow of fluid and improves metabolic processes.
Benefits of black tea
It must be admitted that green tea has collected more laurels in the cosmetic world than its dark counterpart, but this does not mean at all that black tea is good only as a warming drink. After all, they are the same plant.
Action on the skin of the face and body
The benefits of black tea extract are confirmed by its use in products to combat such phenomena as:
loss of radiance;
pigmentation;
bags under the eyes;
cellulite.
Black tea extract successfully solves problems associated with impaired microcirculation. That is why strong black tea lotions or tea bag “patches” work great as an SOS remedy for puffy eyelids.
Lotions of black tea – first aid for swelling of the eyes.
Due to the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, tea is included in the composition of products for skin with acne and acne. In addition, it has a calming effect on irritated skin.
And in general, tea extract improves the condition of the skin, smoothing its relief, narrowing pores and reducing wrinkles.
How does it affect the body
Black tea perfectly stimulates the brain (the active substances are L-theanine and caffeine), but is milder than coffee and does not cause caffeine addiction.
Tannins contained in black tea work as antioxidants and strengthen the immune system.
Phenols make tea an excellent detox drink, which also has a strengthening effect on blood vessels.
Safety measures
Any cosmetic product, whether it contains tea extract or not, can cause individual intolerance, so you should always test cosmetics on a small area of skin, especially if the skin is initially reactive.
Application in cosmetics and cosmetology
Black tea extract can be used in cosmetics for various purposes. It can be:
cleansers;
moisturizing and nourishing creams;
products to even out skin tone and texture;
cosmetics for skin care with acne;
anti-cellulite creams and gels;
eye contour products.
The concentration of the active substance in cosmetic products can be 0,1-6%.
Overview of funds with tea in the composition
Here are a few examples of facial cosmetics for various purposes, which are united by one ingredient in the composition – black tea.
Anti-Wrinkle 35+ Face Day Cream, Garnier
A perfect example of an anti-wrinkle product formulated with tea polyphenols.
Moisturizing day cream-care for the smoothness and radiance of dry skin Idéalia, Vichy
Fermented black tea extract restores radiance to the skin, adenosine stimulates cell energy metabolism, blueberry extract has antioxidant properties.
Cleansing Charcoal + Black Tea Leaves Black Sheet Mask, Garnier
The mask is addressed to skin prone to oily sheen. Moisturizes and mattifies at the same time due to the combination of hyaluronic acid with exfoliating, cleansing and skin-smoothing ingredients. Black tea is one of them.