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rinking and the application of green tea topically can help repair your skin’s DNA and fight skin cancer. One of the benefits of green tea is that its loaded with natural antioxidants, called catechins. One of the most important catechins found in Green Tea is called epigallocatechin-3-gallate or EGCG for short. When it comes to fighting skin cancer and healing the skin’s DNA damage this catechin wins hands down. Which makes it great for treating signs of aging. Green tea is touted as the healthiest beverage on earth. However, please remember to drink in moderation excessive amounts of green tea has been known to cause stomach aches and diarrhea. Seek medical advice if you are iron deficient. Drinking green tea benefits the skin in various ways such as maintaining the skin’s elasticity,
structure and firmness, it has been shown to slow down the aging process and fight inflammation making it a great addition for fighting acne and unclogging pores. Try applying green tea topically, there is evidence this can be effective when treating acne. Make a mask with green tea and honey. You can also make a toner by seeping tea bags and once cooled pour into a clean reuseable bottle. Green Tea is great for promoting hair growth as well. Try this GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE for breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 1. 1/2 CUP MANGO OR PAPAYA 2. TWO FROZEN BANANAS 3. 2 HEAPING TABLESPOON OF MATCHA POWDER 4. 1 CUP OF ALMOND, COCONUT OR OAT MILK Blend the Matcha Powder and Milk in the blender for approximately half a minute or until blended thoroughly. Then add your fruit and blend!
