White Tea Beauty Treats

Did you know white tea has three times more polyphenols (potent antioxidants) than green tea? Famous for its antibacterial and anti-viral benefits, it is now used in beauty products to prevent oxidation and skin dehydration. Create your own white tea beauty treats with these recipes.

Moisturizer for Soft Hands and Feet
Ingredient
2 cups of water
1 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of olive oil
½ cup of white tealeaves
A pinch of cinnamon (or any other spices for scent)

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl (large enough for both hands). Microwave for 20 seconds. Soak hands and feet in the mixture for 10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Body Scrub for Radiant Skin
Ingredient
2/3 cup of almonds (finely ground)
1/3 cup of oatmeal or whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup of white tealeaves
Plain yogurt (enough to form a paste)

Combine dry ingredients in a blender till the mixture turns coarse. Stir in yogurt till it forms a paste. Apply generously onto the body and rinse off with lukewarm water.