June 7, 2011Hi Everyone,We all know that drinking tea has so many great health benefits, but now your tea bags can be used in other alternative ways. You can treat sunburn, dye white garments, relieve pain from razor burn or cuts using tea bags.
Here's your first great use: Revitalize tired, achy, or puffy eyes. Soak two tea bags in warm water and place them over your closed eyes for 20 minutes. The tannins in the tea act to reduce puffiness and soothe tired eyes.
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Soak white lace or garments in a tea bath to create an antique beige, ecru, or ivory look. Use 3 tea bags for every 2 cups of boiling water and steep for 20 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes before soaking the material for 10 minutes or more. The longer you let it soak, the darker the shade you will get.
Hint 2: What can you do when you forget to use sunscreen and have to pay the price with a painful burn?
A few wet tea bags applied to the affected skin will take
out the sting. This works well for other types of minor burns (i.e., from a teapot or steam iron) too. If the sunburn is too widespread to treat this way, put some tea bags in your bathwater and soak your whole body in the tub.
BONUS TEA BAG TIP: Ouch! Why didn't you remember to replace that razor blade before you started to shave? To soothe razor burn and relieve painful nicks and cuts, apply a wet tea bag to the affected area. And don?t forget to replace the blade before your next shave.