Green Tea for Beauty

Have you heard of supermodels and actresses sipping green tea kombucha for beauty? Green tea is packed with anti-oxidants that help protect the body from free radicals. You don't have to rush out and buy expensive beauty products with green tea to capture its powerful benefits. Try this simple formula:

• Soothing spritzer: Simply steep 100g of green tea in a liter of mineral water for at least one hour. Strain the liquid into a sterilized spray bottle and use as a refreshing face mist, or soak a cotton pad and wipe under the eyes to reduce puffiness. This spray will also have antiseptic properties and can be used to treat minor scratches, blemishes, and sunburns.

Eat Pretty: Top 10 Foods for Beautiful Results

There's a great article on Epicurious detailing the top ten foods recommended by celebrity dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone for enhancing your outer beauty. If you are looking for nourishment that does the double duty of improving your health and appearance at the same time, you'll want to reach for foods that are high in antioxidants and those that fight inflammation. We will mention the foods here, but you'll want to click the link for the full article and recipes:

• Blueberries: This superfood is both high in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory.
• Apples: Full of anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting phytonutrients.
• Wild salmon: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon also keeps your skin supple.
• Nuts: A good source of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health and they increase lean muscle.
• Dark leafy greens: Kale, spinach, and others in this category reduce the risk of heart disease and help your skin.
• Asparagus: May help prevent broken capillaries.
• Olive oil: Good for the heart and nourishes the skin, it can even be used topically.
• Green tea: Rich in antioxidants, can reduce the signs of agging.
• Red wine: High in antioxidants, one glass can do wonders.
• Dark chocolate: A great source of antioxidants and a mood enhancer!