Build a Beautifying Tea Apothecary

Tea offers so much more then warmth and hydration. Steep the right teas and you’ll relax, be better equipped to fight off a cold, feel more energetic, and yes, defend against wrinkles! For the biggest beauty benefits, I always recommend tea over coffee. A few of my favourite teas for healthy vanity:

CHAMOMILE TEA Protects your skin from sun damage, thanks to its high concentration of the phytochemical quercetin, and promotes restful sleep and for us girls, cramp relief during our period.

DANDELION ROOT TEA is a gentle diuretic brew that supports liver function and digestion, both of which are essential for gorgeous skin.

GINGER TEA or an infusion of fresh grated ginger root, chases away colds, helps you digest heavy meals, and works beauty magic as a powerful anti-inflammatory for your body and skin.

GREEN TEA has the ability to block wrinkle formation and even reverse UV damage, thanks to its free radical- fighting catechins like EGCG. The catechins in green tea are even more powerful antioxidants than vitamins C and E, and they’ve demonstrated the amazing ability to restore and revive dying skin cells.

ROOIBOS or red tea is a brimming with antioxidants, including quercetin, the UVB-protectant pigment that’s anti-cancer, antiaging, and – bonus for allergy sufferers – a natural antihistamine. 

TULSI TEA helps the body handle stress and balance hormones with its soothing, energising powers. Some of my favourite tulsi blends combine the herb with ginger, jasmine, and rose.

WHITE TEA contains anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin, which directly contributes to signs of aging. White tea offers antiaging effects even in small amounts, so you can feel beautiful about sipping just one cup!

- Danie J