The 5-Cent Trick That Changed My Skincare Routine
Six months ago, I decided to try adding a 5-cent trick into my skincare routine, and here's what happened.
Before and after: calmer rosacea, more even skin tone, and smoother fine lines.
What did I actually do?
First, I started steeping a strong cup of green tea and spritzing it on my face a few times a week. I use TeeLux Green Tea Bags, it's the one I keep restocked in my pantry for this exact reason. Then, I used my tried-and-tested Lumebox red light which is the one I've used for years now and genuinely trust. If you've been thinking about trying red light therapy, my code ancestralfertility is worth using at checkout since it takes a bit off the price. The part I didn't expect? The combo completely calmed my rosacea, evened my skin tone, and smoothed my fine lines.
Why does this actually work?
It comes down to the polyphenols in green tea, which one study showed can help reduce wrinkles and even out skin tone. In that study, green tea-soaked cotton pads were placed on the skin once a day for 20 minutes before red light treatment. The results that normally took 10 months of light treatment alone were seen in just 1 month when green tea was added first.
How do you do it?
Steep a strong cup of green tea and let it cool.
Spritz or apply with a cotton pad a few times a week.
Follow with your usual red light treatment.
Any tips before you start?
Let the tea fully cool before applying, you don't want to spritz anything warm onto your face. A few times a week is enough, this doesn't need to be a daily habit to see a difference. Pair it with red light consistently for the best results, the combination is what makes the difference, not either step alone.
If natural, at-home approaches to health are your thing, I've also written about how I treat ear infections naturally, another simple routine we lean on instead of reaching for the usual first.
Thanks for being here, friends!
Bree