Natural Ways to Achieve Clear Skin

If you’ve been following our blog I’m sure you know by now that tea is hardly a one-trick pony. It can be relaxing by soothing those tense muscles or even lul you off to sleep. Emotionally nourishing and even comforting when we are cold and down in the dumps. We can get that kick of energizing zing from a high caffeine variety. Tea even has healing properties that has a use across the gamut of health concerns and symptoms and particularly has become of great interest to scientist as every year we discover more and more ways this ancient beverage benefits our health. But did you know you could get the benefits of tea even could help you clear up your complexion and obtain a natural healthy glow?

Tea is full of antioxidants, catechins, and amino acids that work to fight aging, help stimulate collagen production, promote the reduction of body fat, and maintain healthy skin cells. Of course by its very nature also fights dehydration, a major culprit of dull skin, unlike those many soda’s or even diet soda’s that flood the market. Tea also has the metabolism boosting antioxidant EGCG which is also excellent at fighting free radicals that are known to premature aging. Think of tea as an easy and delightful way to provide yourself with a hydrating skin treatment. 

Herbal Teas for Skin Health:

• Renovation Tea: White Peony Tea — White Peony has a greater health benefits than green tea, because it has a higher concentration of antioxidant polyphenols. The flavor is delicate and sweet, it’s also a perfect choice for anyone who finds black or green tea too acidic.
  • Ingredients: Free Trade Organic White Peony tea leaves.
• Renovation Tea: Vanilla Rooibos Tea — Rooibos is excellent at fighting aging and provides a high level of protection against free radicals with it’s high levels of antioxidants like zinc, alpha-hydroxy acids, nothofagin, aspalathin and super oxide dismutase.
  • Ingredients: Free Trade Organic herbs- Vanilla, Rooibos
• Renovation Tea: Gunpowder Green Tea— Extensive research confirms the high antioxidant and polyphenol activity found in green tea, may be instrumental in the prevention of Alzheimer's and it comes highly recommended as a general cleansing beverage.
  • Ingredients:Free Trade Organic Green Tea

Healthy Eats: Salmon with Smoked Salmon Butter

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce smoked salmon
• 1 whole stick of butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Renovation Tea: Grilling Herbs
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ pounds salmon fillet with skin, in 4 equal pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Leave butter out to become soft.
2. In a small bowl add butter and smoked salmon.
3. Using a fork, mix together the butter, lemon zest, Renovation Tea: Grilling herbs and smoke salmon until smooth and well combined. Place in fridge to solidify.
4. In a large frying pan, on medium-high heat add oil and brush to coat entire surface. Pat fish dry, salt and pepper to taste and place fillets, flesh side down, in pan. Increase heat to high and cook until flesh has seared. Turn the fillets and sear until the skin side has browned and the fish has reached the desired degree of doneness.
5. While fish cooks, remove the butter from the fridge and slice into 4 equal portions.
6. When salmon is done place a portion of the smoke and seasoning infused salmon butter on top of each fillet and serve.
7. Enjoy!

**All alternative and natural remedies recommended here should be taken under doctors supervision. Always consult your physician before beginning any herbal program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate herbal treatment.