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Green tea is one of the less processed types of tea and is made from unoxidized leaves. Green tea has also been an important ingredient in traditional Chinese and Indian medicines. While the benefits of green tea are multifold, its positive effects on the hair are noteworthy. It is rich in nutrients and antioxidants and help control hair fall.
Some of its benefits are as follows:
- Panthenol present in green tea helps in absorption of Vitamin B which is responsible for softening the hair, controlling split ends and strengthening hair follicles.
- Theanine is another component of green tea which is a unique amino acid working with panthenol to make hair stronger.
- Green tea contains a catechin polyphenol EGCG which is a natural antioxidant and helps in promoting hair growth. The catechins also help in controlling DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which is a leading cause of baldness.
- Vitamin C present in green tea boosts the softness and shine of the hair, while also preventing dullness.
- Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties which are helpful in reducing hair loss and promoting regeneration of hair.
Green Tea for Hair
Drinking green tea is an effective way to ensure the benefits of green tea reach your hair. However, if this is difficult blending green tea with the following ingredients and applying the mixture on your hair can also prove to be rewarding for your hair:
- Green tea with coconut oil can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
- Green tea with lemon helps fight dandruff.
- Green tea with honey helps moisturize the hair and make hair shiny.
Apart from benefits to the hair, green tea is also believed to be beneficial in prevention of different types of cancers, lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of stroke, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, reducing weight, controlling inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and dandruff, preventing dental cavities, reducing stress and chronic fatigue.
These days green tea is available in many different flavours. So go ahead and pick your favourite cup of green tea and enjoy the benefits of good health.
