Green tea is known throughout the world for its medicinal and health benefits. Green tea leaves stem from the Camellia Sinensis plant and have been used for their healing properties in the Asian culture for over thousands of years. In recent times, one can see the increased usage and talk around the benefits of green tea on the skin. On further research, it was observed that green tea contains certain polyphenols and anti-inflammatory properties which provide several skin benefits. Some of the major benefits of green tea on the skin are: 1. Slows down ageing: Catechins EGCG that is present in the leaves of green tea and other anti-carcinogenic properties in the tea leaves help to slow down the ageing of the skin. They reactivate the dying skin cells in the skin, keeping your skin young and fresh. People who have been consuming green tea regularly for years agree to an overall improvement in their skin.  2. Helps in treating oily skin: Green tea contains tannins that help in shrinking pores which reduces the secretion of sebum oil. The problem that people with an oily skin-type face is that their pores secrete higher amounts of sebum oil which later on mixes with dirt and bacteria and causes irritation and acne. Drinking green tea dries the pores internally, thus leaving you less prone to get acne.  3. Reduces acne and blackheads: The polyphenols in green tea, when applied to the skin, help reduce sebum secretion, which can lead to acne. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties of green tea may make it an effective treatment for acne and oily skin. This means that green tea can be a useful tool for controlling bacterial growth that can cause acne and blackheads.  Samaara Premium Green Tea With Jasmine - 25 TeaBags Box Samaara Premium Green Tea With Jasmine - 25 TeaBags Box Rs. 99.00 Buy Now To conclude, drinking green tea not only protects our skin from premature ageing, dermatitis and UV damage but also helps reduce acne and blackheads.