Benefits of green tea rinse

Green tea has been known worldwide for a lot of health benefits. Green tea is loaded with polyphenols like catechins and flavonoids which functions as powerful antioxidant. Antioxidant in green tea may help lower the risk of various kind of cancer. Green tea may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease including heart diseases and stroke, and will help you lose weight and lower the risk of becoming obese.

Benefits of green tea rinse

Green tea is also a good source of Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Panthenol. Vitamin E restores damaged hair. Vitamin C guides against damage form UV radiation. Panthenol strengthens, softens hair and prevents split ends.

Green tea are helpful in stimulating growth. When used as a rinse, it is also said to condition the hair.

Green tea is said to be very effective in treating and curing certain scalp problems such as dandruff and dry scalp.

The caffeine in green tea blocks the hormone (DHT: dihydrotestosterone) that causes shedding.

How to use green tea rinse

Boil a glass of water and add two tea bag. For stronger potency, allow to steep in hot water for a longer period.

You can use your green tea instead of conditioner but it depends on the condition of your hair. Since green tea helps soften hair, you might want to use a protein conditioner afterwards.

STEPS

After shampooing your hair, rinse thoroughly with water then squeeze the excess water  before using the green tea. Leave on for 5 minutes or wrap with a towel.

If your hair feels too soft, apply a protein conditioner, cover with a heat cap for at least 30 minutes.  But if otherwise, mix the protein conditioner with a moisturising deep conditioner.

Rinse afterwards with water. Wrap hair with T-shirt to absorb excess water, air dry or blow dry using low heat.

With love, Martyna.