Green tea essential oil is a tea that is extracted from the seeds or the leaves of the green tea plant which is a large shrub with white flowers. The extraction can be done by either steam distillation or cold press method to produce the green tea oil. This oil is a potent therapeutic oil that is used to treat a variety of skin, hair and body related issues.
Green Tea Oil Benefits
1. Prevent Wrinkles
Green tea oil contains anti-ageing compounds as well as antioxidants which makes the skin tighter and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Moisturizing
Green tea oil for oily skin works as a great moisturizer as it penetrates into the skin quickly, hydrating it from within but does not make the skin feel greasy at the same time.
3. Prevent Hair Loss
Green tea contains DHT-blockers which block the production of DHT, a compound that is responsible for hair fall and baldness. It also contains an antioxidant called EGCG which promotes hair growth. Find out more about how to stop hair loss.
4. Remove Acne
The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea coupled with the fact that the essential oil helps to increase the elasticity of the skin make sure that the skin heals from any acne-breakouts. It also helps lighten blemishes on the skin with regular use.
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5. Stimulates Brain
The fragrance of the green tea essential oil is strong and soothing at the same time. This helps calm your nerves and stimulates the brain at the same time.
6. Soothe Muscles Pain
If you are suffering from sore muscles, applying warm green tea oil mixed and massaging it for a couple of minutes will give you instant relief. Hence, green tea oil can also be used as massage oil. Make sure you dilute the essential oil by mixing it with a carrier oil before application.
7. Prevent Infection
Green tea oil contains polyphenols which can help the body fight infections. These polyphenols are extremely powerful antioxidants and thus also protects the body from free radical damage caused due to natural oxidation in the body.
Green Tea Oil Uses
1. For The Skin
Green tea oil contains powerful antioxidants called catechins. These catechins are responsible to protect the skin from different sources of damage such as UV rays, pollution, cigarette smoke etc. Thus, catechins find application in different budget and high-end luxury cosmetic and skin care products across the globe.
Ingredients
3-5 drops of green tea essential oil
2 drops each of other essential oils such as sandalwood, lavender, rose, jasmine etc
100 ml of carrier oil such as Argan, chia or rosehip oil.
Process
Mix all the 3 different oils into a homogenous mixture
Use this oil mixture all over the face as a night-time moisturizer
You can rinse it off the next morning
You can also apply this to the acne spots.
2. For Ambience
Green tea oil has a fragrance that helps create a serene and gentle atmosphere. Thus, it is suitable for those suffering from respiratory and bronchial problems.
Ingredients
3 drops of Green tea oil
2 drops each of sandalwood and lavender oil.
Process
Mix all the 3 oils and use it in a burner/diffuser. Thus, green tea oil diffusers create a calm ambience in any room.
3. For Hair
Our present in green tea oil helps promote hair growth, a healthy scalp as well as strengthens the roots of the hair, preventing hair fall and get rid of dry scalp.
Ingredients
10 drops of green tea oil
1/4 cup Olive oil or cocount oil.
Process
Mix both the oils into a homogenous mixture
Apply it all over your scalp
Let it rest for 2 hours before you rinse it out.
Post time: Nov-23-2023