It’s no secret. At Savile Bespoke Beauty we don’t believe that achieving healthy skin can be done with a quick fix or a miracle cream. What we do believe is that beauty should be a way of life. It doesn’t begin or end when we put our makeup on or wash our face at night. Instead, we make conscious decisions to contribute to our beauty everyday.
The easiest, most effective way (and personally my favorite way) to achieve better skin, hair and nails is through the foods you eat. I mean, you have to eat anyway so why not eat foods that help you in your beauty quests! We want to highlight some of the most potent and amazing foods for your body and your beauty.
Our Beauty Foods feature does just that.
TEA
Yup that’s right. Tea. The best news is there are all kinds of tea out there (green, black, white, oolong, matcha and herbal just to name a few) and you can have your pick. So whether you like the bold and aromatic taste of black tea or the crisp and refreshing flavor of green tea, you’re going to love the benefits of drinking 2-3 cups of this powerful beauty liquid daily.
Why so powerful? Tea contains several potent anti-oxidents, vitamins and phytochemicals that promote healthy skin on a cellular level. Vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and flavonoids are vital components in the benefits of tea.
Vitamins C and E work synergistically. Vitamin C is beneficial for the body in many ways, but for beauty specifically, vitamin C decreases melanin production in the body, with lighter and brighter skin as a result. Vitamin E is a well known potent anti-oxidant that protects the skin from free-radicals (things in the environment that cause aging and cannot be avoided). Vitamin E’s performance is enhanced by vitamin C. Carotenoids and Flavonoids also protect against free-radicals as well as inhibit inflammation and imparts smooth, healthy, brighter looking skin. Certain teas contain more Flavonoids than others (green tea has 25% flavonoids while black tea has about 4%), but no matter your daily dose, long term tea drinkers all reap the same benefits… gorgeous radiant skin, from head to toe.
About a month ago, I banished coffee from my diet and opted for multiple cups of green tea throughout the day. In fact, I am enjoying a cup as I write this post. While my skin has become more radiant, I’ve noticed an overall difference in my entire body, mainly I no longer suffer through the jittery side effects or the dreaded afternoon crash. If you’re not quite ready to make the switch from coffee to tea, you can also benefit from applying the tea directly onto your skin. Try a facial steam, add a few tea bags to your bath water or apply cooled tea bags directly to your skin to relieve puffiness and inflammation.
You can bespoke your tea intake:
- Drink 2-3 cups daily. For variety switch up the type of teas every day so you never get bored.
- For dry skin, look for teas that include marshmallow, dandelion, peppermint, calendula, borage, and/or chamomile in their ingredients. In a large pot or bowl, place tea leaves in steaming hot water. Place a towel over your head and lean over the bowl allowing the tea steeped steam to wash over your face. Be sure to breath deep and relax.
- If you suffer from acne prone skin, green tea is your secret weapon. Green tea detoxifies the skin and for added benefits look for Burdock, Dandelion, Echinacea, valerian, Goldenseal, Marshmallow root, Watercress, Wild strawberry leaves and Yarrow root on the ingredients for a detoxifying blend.
So what do you think? Can you make the switch or incorporate tea in your beauty regime? Try it for 30 days. Then comment below and let us know how this beauty food worked for you!
Wabi-Sabi,
Melissa N
Savile Beauty Self Care Blog 