Ways to Use Tea by Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things (excerpts)
This good-for-you item does more than brew up a
good beverage. See what else tea is capable
of!
Reduce razor burn
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.
Get the gray out
Turn gray hair dark again without an expensive trip to the salon
or the use of chemical hair dyes. Make your own natural dye using
brewed tea and herbs: Steep 3 tea bags in 1 cup boiling water. Add
1 tablespoon each of rosemary and sage (either fresh or dried) and
let it stand overnight before straining. To use, shampoo as usual,
and then pour or spray the mixture on your hair, making sure to
saturate it thoroughly. Take care not to stain
clothes. Blot with a towel and do not rinse. It may take
several treatments to achieve desired results.
Condition dry hair
To give a natural shine to dry hair, use a quart (liter) of
warm, unsweetened freshly brewed tea as a final rinse after your
regular shampoo.
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