Ingredients
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7 ounces hot tea
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1/2 teaspoon cloves
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or a cinnamon stick
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Lemon wedge, just to garnish
Can tea save your hair
Can tea save your hair?
It's vacation time in Ireland and it's a good time to think about looking after your self and your hair. The Irish drink more tea than almost any other nation per person .Tea contains antioxidants and in particular a type called catechins, as well as polyphenols which support overall health, including great hair and skin .The antioxidants in tea can help inhibit free radical formation and hopefully before any cellular damage occurs. Free radicals are unstable molecules that may damage the cells in your body. When we age, our body slowly gets worse at fighting off free radicals. The build-up of free radicals may cause oxidative stress, which lead to degeneration which can cause a change in your overall hair texture, gray hair, or even hair loss. It seems tea can help counteract oxidative stress and so tea helps to maintain or improve the health of your scalp and hair. Many herbal teas also support healthy hair, and guess what , tea can fight dryness and dandruff.
How do you use tea for your hair?
Basically drink a fresh cup of tea regularly. Make sure that the type and quality of the tea leaves you purchase is of high quality.
Which tea is best for hair growth?
Some types of tea do seem to help stimulate hair growth and prevent breakage, here's a list of these teas and the benefits they offer:
Green tea
Green tea has a high level of antioxidants that help fight off daily stressors, like UV rays, so they can keep cells healthier for longer. Green tea contains epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG),which is a type of catechin, therfore green tea can help reduce dihydrotestosterone (DTH), which is a hormone that causes shedding and possible hair loss. It also seems that green tea can also help increased blood and nutrient flow to your hair follicles, which will help keep your hair in a good condition. It seems that studies have shown that EGCG can help stimulate healthy hair growth .
Black tea
Black tea contains flavonols, theaflavins, and catechins so you get lots of good-for-you nutrients and antioxidants . As black tea is oxidized, it has fewer catechins than green tea, but during the oxidation process unique theaflavins are formed. Also remember the higher amount of caffeine in black tea may help block DHT, which seems to possibly preventing hair loss in some people.
Herbal tea
If you are into herbal teas then have a look at the following herbal teas as they all seem to help many people trying to improve their hair condition or even hold on to their hair as they age. Lavender helps your scalp stay healthy and may aid in preventing hair loss. Rosemary increases blood flow to your scalp and may help unclog hair follicles, that are so important. Peppermint helps balance sebum production. Chamomile tea is great if you have an itchy scalp. Ginger for many people helps keep their hair strong and flake-free. Nettle tea has long been known for its hair-boosting abilities. Nettle is has a lot of silica and sulfur which can help keep your hair healthy. Nettle also contains Iron, zinc and the many other vitamins so it's a great tea to support your overall health.
Are there any side effects drinking tea ?
Unless you have an allergy, tea is safe for regular use. However, it is always a good idea to chat with your doctor if you have any questions about drinking teas and herbal infusions. Alwasy remember that all teas other than many herbal infusions contain caffeine, and certainly drinking black tea in the evening might not help you get to sleep easily.
So basically tea is a great and a very affordable way to boost your hair health and almost all teas are packed with nutrients that play a big role in maintaining your overall health and so keep your hair healthy.
