Is washing face with tea good for u?

Question

i have oily skin. n i was searching for some cures for oily skin n there i saw this:

fill the sink with hot water n drop some tea bags in it. n dip your face on the sink for few minutes n was your face with cold water.

has anyone tried this. can u tell me if this is good for oily skin?

thankyou for all ur help

Answer 1

What you are describing is what the estitian does prior to giving a facial. She makes you sit over a hot steamy bowl of chamomile and other herbs. It is made like a tea. This will open up you pores, removes some dirt and make removing the blackheads easier for her. This really wont cure you acne though.

Things to do to help oily face, pimples, blackhead & the such....

1.) Don’t ever pick/pop them... If you must pop them wait till they have a head and use cotton balls. Popping causes the oil & bacteria to go to near by spots and cause more pimples

2.) Wash your face twice a day. Morning and before you get to bed.

3.) Do not over wash your face.

4.) Get a natural soap that contains Tea Tree EO. I get mine at:

http://www.itsyoursoap.com/index.php?mai...

Tea Tree EO kills all the nasty bacterias that causes pimples. A plus this soap doesn’t smell girly. Smells like peppermint and cools the skin.

5.) Also get an astringent. But use it only every other day because you do not want to send the oil producing pores into overdrive.

If you follow these things for a few weeks your skin will look great

Just remember this dry skin looks old and worn. You face needs a little oil to look youthful.

Answer 2

i've tried it but it doesnt work for me(doesnt get rid of the oily skin problem) but it does give a cooling and soothing effect....

Answer 3

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.

Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 4

Well the tea would do some good, but it's only temporary.

Tea contains antioxidants so it would make your skin shiny and smooth without oil but it's only temporary.

The oil would come back a little bit later.

I'd suggest getting some acne products for oily skin.

Getting the Clean & Clear Acne Control Kit would help a lot.

I have naturally oily skin and I use it twice a day.

Now my skin is never oily or shiny and I haven't had anymore clogged pores.

Answer 5

Yes this works as the tea bags do contain natural herbal ingredient that can help your skin fight against bacteria and impurities. What you can do is get a Jug and hot water to the to and then add 2-3 tea bag. Wait till it dissolves into tea (about 30 minutes). take out the bags and wash your face with that water. I would prefer green tea to be the best.  

Answer 6

it takes away all the dirt from your face n gives ur face a shine. but with that it makes ur spots visible. but just apply some powder on ur face. it controls the shine and makes spots less visible. i think its good for ur skin. no never tried