What kind of tea can you drink to whiten and lighten spots? 10 recommended natural tea drinks
With the arrival of summer, whitening and lightening spots has become the focus of skin care for many people. In addition to using skin care products, drinking tea can also improve your skin tone from the inside out. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to recommend 10 tea drinks with whitening and lightening effects, along with scientific evidence and drinking suggestions.
1. The principle of whitening and lightening tea
The polyphenols (such as tea polyphenols, catechins), vitamin C and antioxidant components in tea can inhibit the production of melanin and promote metabolism, thereby achieving the effect of whitening and lightening spots. The following are 10 whitening and light spot teas that have been hotly discussed by netizens in the past 10 days:
| tea name | Main functions | Recommended drinking time |
|---|---|---|
| green tea | Rich in tea polyphenols, antioxidant, inhibiting melanin | 1 hour after breakfast |
| white tea | High content of vitamin C, brightening skin tone | 3-5pm |
| rose tea | Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, improve dullness | 1 hour before going to bed |
| lemon honey tea | Vitamin C whitens and promotes detoxification | Take it on an empty stomach in the morning (use with caution if you have a weak stomach) |
| chrysanthemum tea | Clear away heat and detoxify, reduce spots | after lunch |
| Mulberry leaf tea | Inhibit tyrosinase and reduce melanin | afternoon or evening |
| barley tea | Diuresis and dehumidification, improve dark yellow color | morning or afternoon |
| Red dates and wolfberry tea | Replenish qi and blood, rosy complexion | Available all day |
| mint tea | Cools and detoxifies, reduces inflammatory pigmentation | Afternoon |
| Roselle tea | Rich in anthocyanins, antioxidant and whitening | 1 hour after meal |
2. Detailed analysis of popular tea drinks
1. Green tea
The catechin (EGCG) in green tea can effectively inhibit tyrosinase activity and reduce melanin production. In the past 10 days, many bloggers have shared the "green tea facial method" on social platforms, but it is recommended to take it internally to avoid irritation.
2. Lemon honey tea
In the recent hot topic on Douyin #lemonwhiteningchallenge, this tea is widely recommended for its high vitamin C content. Note: Lemon is highly photosensitive, so avoid exposure to strong light after drinking.
3. Rose tea
Xiaohongshu data shows that searches for the combination “rose tea + jasmine” increased by 120% week-on-week. Its blood-activating effect can improve blood circulation and is suitable for chloasma caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.
3. Precautions for drinking
1. Drinking tea on an empty stomach may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, especially green tea, chrysanthemum tea and other cold varieties.
2. The total daily dose should be controlled within 800ml. Excessive dosage may affect iron absorption.
3. Menstruating women should use blood-activating teas (such as rose tea) with caution.
4. Whitening needs to last for 1-3 months, and the effect will be better if combined with sun protection.
4. Feedback from netizens
| tea | life cycle | Feedback is efficient |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea + barley | 28 days | 68% felt their skin tone was brightened |
| Roselle tea | 45 days | 57% spots became lighter |
| Red dates and wolfberry tea | 60 days | 82% improvement in complexion |
5. Scientific matching suggestions
1. Whitening combination: green tea (morning) + roselle (noon) + mulberry leaf tea (evening)
2. Blemish combination: white tea + rose + barley
3. Recommended for sensitive skin: chrysanthemum tea + wolfberry (mild conditioning)
Summary: Only by choosing tea that suits your body type, drinking it consistently and following a healthy routine can you achieve whitening effects from the inside out. If the spot problem is severe, it is recommended to consult a professional physician.
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