To reduce dark circles, we often think of cucumber slices on the eyelids. A precious antioxidant, green tea also has its place on the podium to hide these signs of fatigue, stress, smoking or even skin aging.
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They give a small appearance, and seem to widen day by day … dark circles. They appear by congestion of the small vessels at the level of the lower fold of the eyes. Result, swelling and dark circles appear, consequences of frequent exposure to surrounding toxins (pollution, tobacco, pollutants …) or chronic lack of sleep.
The dark circles are also frequent in the event of hormonal disturbances (pregnancy, hypothyroidism…). This phenomenon arises from a malfunction of the lymph, liquid draining tissue. As a result, the blood circulates poorly, a brown or bluish discoloration appears very quickly. Slight inconveniences against which the tea is supposed to intervene.
The antioxidant properties of green tea
As Doctor Doris explains Gray, dermatologist in New York, on the site of the CNN channel, “the green tea has strong antioxidant properties capable of treating swelling and colors characteristics of dark circles ”. In total, this plant contains more than 100 nutrients and essential chemical compounds. It contains for example polyphenols to properties venotonic…
the tannin, one of the most active polyphenols, particularly exerts decongestant, astringent and softening actions. In application on the skin, it tightens the pores by contracting the mucous membranes and fabrics.
Caffeine also helps eliminate toxins from the body. The Camellia sinensis (thetea tree) will activate the blood microcirculation. Gradually, green tea will fade the brown or bluish coloring of dark circles.
Green tea, a natural concealer to apply under the eyes
For fight against dark circles, therefore, a piece of advice, prepare green tea and apply the sachets – previously cooled – directly to the area to be treated. You can also moisten two cottons that you will let cool for 10 minutes in the freezer. The cold has a decongestant effect.
Sources:
- http://edition.cnn.com/
- National Food Safety Agency (ANSES)
- Green tea, Sophie Macheteau, Vigot editions, October 2016
- Grandma’s Remedies Encyclopedia, doctor Henry Puget, ed. From Martinière
- 120 medicinal plants, composition, mode of action and therapeutic interest, ofgarlic with red vine, Alpen editions, 2007.
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