It always seems that the DC area gets its worst storm of the season right when we think winter is over. Our “worst storm” turned out to be a lot more bark (large snowflakes & wind) than bite (zero accumulation). I’m not complaining at all though. It gave me good reason to stay inside and [...]
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The Story of Tea
As a lover of pretty much any and all teas, I really enjoyed coming across this infographic this morning and thought it was worth sharing! Do you drink tea? If so, what’s your favorite? {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 1, 2013
http://allnaturalannie.com/2013/02/the-story-of-tea/
Green Tea Face Mask
This is such a simple mask that is excellent for infusing skin with antioxidants and reducing inflammation. How to: Simply combine the contents of one tea bag of green tea with high quality H20 (for normal skin), whole milk (for sensitive/dry skin), or apple cider vinegar (for oily/blemish-prone). I saved the bag from a cup [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 20, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/12/green-tea-face-mask/
Quick Tip: Freshen Your Breath
Looking for an easy way to freshen your breath post meal that doesn’t involve toothpaste? Just finish it off with a cup of green tea! This antioxidant-rich beverage helps balance the acidity in the mouth (vs. coffee, which increases acidity). Yet another benefit of green tea!
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 16, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/06/quick-tip-freshen-your-breath/
7 Hot Ingredients
You’ve probably been seeing these 7 being featured more and more in natural skincare lines lately. Here’s a quick summary of their uses/benefits. Oak Extract – known to reduce wrinkles and increase skin’s elasticity Argan Oil – makes hair smooth & shiny Green Tea – contains powerful antioxidants to reduce fine lines, reduce puffiness and [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 17, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/7-hot-ingredients/
Natural Fact of the Day
All types of tea, whether white, green, black, or oolong, come from the very same plant (the Camellia sinensis). A tea’s “color” classification is determined by the processing of the leaves from field to cup. No matter the selection, tea is packed with antioxidants and a delicious beverage hot or cold. Personally, my favorites are [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 10, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/natural-fact-of-the-day/
Homemade Green Tea Toner
This is so simple, but so great for your skin! Ingredients: 4 tsp of loose green tea (or just cut open 4 tea bags) 1 cup mineral H2O Bring water to a boil Steep tea for 10 minutes (so it’s concentrated) Allow tea to cool Pour tea into a spray bottle Refrigerate Spray on your [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 22, 2008
http://allnaturalannie.com/2008/12/homemade-green-tea-toner/
