I drink a hot cup of black tea nearly every day at work — it's a delicious and healthy pick-me-up [1] to get me through the hectic hours. But a nice midday boost isn't all tea is good for. In fact, there are a ton of DIY [2] hacks that will improve your quality of life, from beauty tips to general wellness! Ahead are 22 of the best.
Skin Scrub
The rejuvenating ingredients of this DIY green tea scrub [4] will leave your skin feeling soft and silky smooth.
Shower Freshener
Spruce up your shower smells with this tea freshener [5].
Facial Cleanser
Skip the basic bar soap and go for a green tea and honey cleanser [6] to give your face a boost!
Hair Lightener
Brunettes can achieve lighter hair with golden tones using chamomile tea [7] overnight.
Lace Dye
If you want your lace to look extra vintage, hot tea will do the trick [8].
Illness Treatment
Ginger tea [9] serves as a natural cold remedy when you're battling the sniffles.
Gym Bag Deodorizer
If your gym bag has you plugging your nose, drop a few tea bags in the inside [10] of it.
Shampoo
Mix green tea and aloe vera gel [11] for a growth-promoting shampoo.
Sleep Aid
Counting sheep just not doing it for you? Bedtime tea [12] can transport you to dreamland.
Sunburn Remedy
Forgot your sunscreen? Green tea to the rescue [13].
Chocolate Recipe
Yes, green tea chocolate [14] is a thing that exists. Yum!
Paper Stainer
Make regular paper look aged using a strong-brew tea [15].
Facial Steam
This lavender, rose, and green tea facial steam [16] will shrink your pores and promote circulation.
Reduce Swollen Eyes
If you woke up this morning with puffy eyes, use tea bags to reduce swelling [17].
Smelly Feet Cure
If you've got a case of pungent foot odor, black tea can get rid of the stench [18].
SPF Lip Balm
Stop buying lip balm from the store! This homemade green tea version [19] is way better.
Hand Cream
This green tea moisturizer [20] will keep your hands feeling like satin.
Facial Toner
This green tea and rose water toner [21] will refresh and nourish your face.
Bath Aroma
Wind down in the tub with a bath tea [22].
Makeup Setting Spray
A green tea setting spray [23] will lock in your makeup for the day.
Air Freshener
This fragrant tea bag air freshener [24] is great for any slightly smelly car.
Decrease Stress
Last but not least, green tea can center you and relieve forms of stress [25].