Green Tea Health Benefits

Green tea has a plethora of health benefits, some known and some lesser known. It is widely known and appreciated for its high levels of antioxidants. These are extremely beneficial to the damage to our body caused by free radicals that occurs through diet, lifestyle and the atmosphere we live in.

As well as being a tasty hot beverage, Green teas are used as very useful home remedies, from skin to teeth and general preventative measures. Below are some of the most commonly known benefits of Green tea extract;

Skin Care
Green Tea is known to have very desirable and positive effects on the skin, helping to ease skin complaints such as acne and eczema. It can take the place of a normal skin toner or astringent. People simply apply it to the skin usually with other ingredients with a cotton wool ball. Regular consumption of Green tea can have dramatic effect of acne and can help reduce it significantly.

Dental care
As well as skin care, it is claimed by manufacturers that Green Tea can be used as a mouthwash. Due to the amount of natural fluoride in Green tea it can help prevent tooth decay, build up of plaque and help to strengthen teeth and gums.