Tea for Health and Beauty :)

Hi Beauties,

Ever wondered if tea that we drink have health and beauty benefits? Well they do! Here are some of my favourite tea and their benefits :)

Rose Hip Tea

Rose tea/rose hip tea is known for its many medicinal properties. Derived from the fruit of the wild rose hip plant it has a slight tart flavor but is refreshing and delicious to drink. The fruit confers many health benefits as it contains many essential vitamins like C, D, K and E, as well as organic acids, like citric and malic acids and pectin.
It helps to build strong immune system, strengthening the digestive system and the detoxification of the urinary tracts and kidneys.
Fun fact: Rose hip tea contains high levels of vitamin C which helps the body fight off colds and flu germs and viruses. The rose hip fruit contains more vitamin C levels than fresh citrus fruits, like oranges or grapefruits. A single cup of fresh rose tea is equivalent to approximately fifty to sixty citrus oranges!!!

Green Tea

Green Tea is known as one of the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on our body.

This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many more other benefits!

Rids the body of excess fluid – Getting rid of excess water weight is one way to lose weight, and provide a slimming effect. The diuretic effects of green tea have been used for centuries to help the body get rid of any extra fluid it’s not using. You might be surprised just how much better you look and feel when you aren’t carrying around extra fluid. When maintained as part of a daily process you should prevent excess fluid buildup as well.

Protects Skin From Sun Damage – The antioxidants in Green Tea being used topically, and in conjunction with sunscreen can work from the outside in, not just the inside out, and it’s being discovered that while it doesn’t necessarily block the sun’s rays, it does mitigate the damage that is done to the skin from the sun. The free radicals that help UV rays cause damage are neutralized, and the green tea helps with inflammation as well.

Snow Chrysanthemum

A ‘heavenly’ rare flower tea that is grown only in the Kunlun mountains, where slow flower growth results in a delicious flower taste with notes of caramel and dark red tea liquor. 

Snow Chrysanthemum flower tea contains high amounts of amino acids and proteins, which are beneficial to your health by lowering blood sugar, reducing high cholesterol, and preventing heart diseases, inflammation, colds, isomnia.

It is fresh with sweet aroma, and great for relaxation & releasing stress. 

It also contains Vitamins A, B and C which helps in giving the skin radiance and give it a healthy glow.

Drink healthy babes :)

Smiles,

Charmaineskx

Supporting sources:http://bembu.com/benefits-of-green-teahttp://ubeni.com/mag/column/beauty-benefits-of-rose-hip-tea%E3%80%80-dr-akikos-skin-beauty-consulting/http://www.teasenz.com/snow-chrysanthemum-flower-tea#.U8UqePmSySohttp://www.livestrong.com/article/71165-rose-tea-health-benefits/

My Everyday Skincare Routine

Hello darlings! 

Pretty much what every beauty blog has, a everyday skincare routine is here :)

For me, I have sensitive skin (breakout on certain products), blemish prone skin (lucky me that i dont have to deal with painful and itchy acnes), dehydrated/oil t-zone and pigmentation. So i have to choose my products very carefully, which includes trying and testing products ($$$ fly away!!!) 

Here are the products that till now i am pleased with and are helping my skin look better and feel better :)

Cleansing

To remove my makeup, I use Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansing Lotion. with 1 pump, i rub it throughout my face and it removes all makeup even my eyeliner and waterproof mascara (if i have heavy makeup on i would use cleanse it twice - 1 pump rinse X2)

Thereafter i use Bio-Essence Miracle Cleansing Gel - Soap free to wash off excess cleansing lotion, pairing it with my Clarisonic to deeper cleanse the pores and dirt.

For Day - skip the lotion for makeup removing :)) 

Aftercare - Moisturising

After cleansing, next step is replenish your skin with what has been washed away.

My skin type: Dry Combination/Oily T-Zone

Using the Clinique range, steps as follow:

Toner - to cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores.

Even Better Essence Lotion - Infuses skin with hydration, radiance, life. Plump skin to soften and comfort. Renews texture and luminosity. Nourishes dry skin.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel and/or Moisture Surge - Hydrates the skin and improve skin's texture and condition. Oil Free.

Add-On 

No matter whether you are a student or a working adult, there bound to be times where we have to stay in an air-conditioned room for the longest period of time. Or some of us just cant sleep without air-conditioning. 

Do you know? - Air-Conditioning dries out moisture from our skin cause it to be dehydrated. Stay less in the air-con if possible :)

To give the hydration a extra boost, i top everything up (with or without makeup) with the Bio-essence Miracle Bio Water Mist. It not only hydrates the skin but it also gives your makeup a dewy and natural look :)

Last but not least and the most important of all - DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!

Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good. Your skin contains plenty of water, and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. Dehydration makes your skin look more dry and wrinkled. So keep your body and skin hydrated with the recommended dose of at least 8 cups a day.

Keep your skin hydrated internally and externally for a healthy body and a healthy glow :)

DRINK IT UP BEAUTIES!!! :D

With Love,

Charmainekx