Green tea is widely credited with a range of compelling health benefits but is green tea good for eyelashes? Here is what you need to know.
Green tea is good for eyelashes. It is a rich source of antioxidants and also contains B vitamins and caffeine. These are all beneficial for eyelashes and hair follicles. Green tea is also a source of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate. This is known for its ability to stimulate hair growth.
Benefits of Green Tea
Many of green tea’s health benefits have been validated by science.
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Can help with weight control
- Can lower cholesterol and improve blood flow
- May help with cognitive functionality
- Can improve the quality of your sleep
- May help with oral health
3 Reasons Green Tea Is Good For Eyelashes
Here are the three main reasons why green tea is good for eyelashes:
1. Contains Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
Most of the health benefits of green tea are linked with its EGCG content. Studies have linked EGCG with improved hair growth.
2. Has some caffeine
Caffeine is recognized as being beneficial for hair growth.
Although green tea has much less caffeine than other forms of tea, there are, however, trace amounts of caffeine that can help to boost the effect of the EGCG.
3. Soothing
Putting slightly warm (not hot) green tea on your eyes can help to soothe your eyes, eyelids, and eyelashes.
In particular, it can help to reduce any puffiness in the eye area.
Plain water is also known to be beneficial for lashes as it helps to keep them hydrated and healthy. For more, read my post: Is Water Good For Eyelashes?
Can Green Tea Help Grow Eyelashes?
Green tea can help to grow eyelashes. It is a source of both Epigallocatechin-3-gallate and caffeine. Studies have suggested that both can help with hair growth.
Green tea is also rich in antioxidants and B vitamins. These can improve the health of your eyelash hairs and their follicles.
It’s important to note that green tea is not a “quick fix” for your eyelashes. You should expect to have to use it for at least three months before you see meaningful results.
How To Use Green Tea For Eyelashes
Although green tea has a very low allergy risk, it cannot be ruled out. If you are new to drinking it, be alert to any reactions.
If you are using green tea externally, always patch test before applying it for the first time.
Remember to allow green tea to cool down completely before applying it to your eyes.
If you’re using green tea with other ingredients, be careful to keep them out of your eyes.
If they do get in your eyes, rinse your eyes thoroughly with fresh, cold water. If necessary, seek medical attention.
Recipe 1: Green tea and egg hair mask
- Brew one green tea bag in half a cup of hot water for about 5 minutes.
- Add one egg yolk and mix well.
- Allow to cool.
- Wet your eyelashes.
- Apply the mask to the eyelash roots and work down to the tips.
- Leave for 2-3 hours and wash off.
Use monthly for best results.
Recipe 2: Green tea and coconut hair mask
- Mix the powder from one bag of green tea with one tablespoon of coconut oil to make a paste.
- Wet the hair.
- Apply to the roots of your eyelashes. It’s fine if it goes on the main hairs too.
- Leave for about an hour and a half and wash off.
Use weekly for best results.
Recipe 3: Green tea and aloe vera hair mask
- Mix the powder from one green tea bag with half a cup of aloe vera gel.
- Wet the hair.
- Apply to the roots of your eyelashes. It’s fine if it goes on the main hairs too.
- Leave for about 15 minutes and wash off.
Use weekly for best results.
For all of these recipes, if you have fair eyelashes, you can add a few drops of lemon juice.
This will help to clean your eyelashes and may also lighten them.
Risks And Warnings Of Using Green Tea
Green tea has a very low allergy risk. It does, however, contain caffeine albeit in small quantities.
If you are planning to drink green tea, you should therefore think about how it will influence your overall caffeine intake.
If you use freshly-brewed green tea on your eyelashes, make sure that it has cooled down enough before you apply it.
If there is any steam coming off it at all then it is probably too hot to use on your eyes.