DHAKA: We all love that hot cup of tea at the end of a tiring day.

Be it masala chai , green tea or simply the regular tea, drinking the brew can be extremely beneficial for you mentally, emotionally, socially and physically.

Scientific research has found that all kinds of tea can help you with common beauty problems, weight loss and hydration of skin, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Hydrates the skin: Good hydration is important for the health of all our body organs, tissues and cells. A recent study suggested that drinking up to six cups of tea per day, has the same hydrating properties to water.

Restores lost fluid during the summers: Healthy skin is well hydrated skin. Drinking enough fluid which can include all types of tea is important for restoring fluid loss which can occur to a greater extent during summer. Adequate hydration can help to keep the skin in good condition.

White tea has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity in human skin. In one study, human skin cells were exposed in the laboratory to hydrogen peroxide. White tea was shown to reduce the inflammation that would normally result from hydrogen peroxide exposure.

Can help you lose weight: Tea consumption has been associated with less weight gain over time. Drinking tea more than once a week has been linked to lower body fat percentages and smaller waist circumferences than non-tea drinkers. It is also important to note that all teas, including black tea, with semi-skimmed milk and no sugar, is a lower calorie alternative than other popular drinks. Tea has been recommended to take precedence over other beverages to help reduce energy intake and maintain hydration.

Tea bags can help enhance your beauty quotient: While tea has great hydrating properties vital for our skin beauty and helps aid weight loss, the humble tea bag can also offer a host of beauty secrets. Tea bags soaked in warm water and placed over closed eyes revitalise tired puffy eyes. Freshly brewed tea as a conditioning final rinse after a shampoo. Peppermint tea makes a great soothing mouthwash.

BDST: 2205 HRS, OCT 19, 2014