Eastern influences are huge in beauty and fashion right now: we’re all about the East meets West collision of culture in everything from celebrity style to our favorite ingredients. When it comes to skin care, we’re in a committed relationship with green tea: a superstar ingredient with Eastern origin and Western diaspora. We’re shining a spotlight on the benefits of green tea for skin, and how to use it in an effective and absorbable form for maximum glow.
First let’s talk where green tea all started. In the 7th century, Japanese monks visiting China to study Zen Buddhism returned home with their new discovery of green tea’s wonderful healing properties. In the following centuries, drinking green tea became a staple for Japanese monks, imbuing them with energy and mental focus that enhanced their meditation. Green tea health benefits also include detoxing power, and an ability to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.
