Your favourite cup of tea can be beneficial to you in more ways than one.
Apart from being a substitute for a facial toner and a good hair wash alternative for natural highlights, these antioxidant-rich goodie bags can repair cellular damage.
Here are five unusual but awesome things you can do with a used teabag before you toss it in the bin:
1. Bruise
Heal a bruise much faster with a soaked teabag. A bruise is caused by raptured capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the body. Teabags contain tannins, which constrict blood vessels, thereby stopping blood loss.The bruise eventually changes colour and heals.
2. Burn
Whether it’s sunburn or razor burn, a soaked teabag can relieve the pain. Allow a couple of teabags to cool after steeping and place them gently on the affected area. Do not rub, simply allow the skin to soak in residual liquid from the bag for a soothing sensation. Similarly, apply a teabag to rashes and insect bites to stop the itchiness.
3. Bleeding gums
A teabag is equally effective when it comes to sore or bleeding gums. Simply put a cold, used teabag over the affected area, it will soon stop the bleeding and soon the swelling will reduce as well.
4. Wart
The tannic acid present in tea has bacteria-fighting properties which make it an effective tool to shrink warts much faster. Place a warm teabag on the wart for 10 minutes, repeat this routine a few times a day and you will notice the difference.
5. Puffiness
Soak a teabag in warm water and place it on each eye for 20 minutes. This is a natural way to get rid of puffiness if you’re sleep-deprived. This will also treat your dark circles.
