Golden Glow Loose Leaf Tea

Unless you're lucky enough to live by the beach, getting that all-over warm golden glow can be tough. Thankfully, for those of us in colder, less sunny climates, we've prepared a concoction of spices, fruits and vegetables to give your sun-starved skin the boost it needs. This luscious potpourri of flavours and aromas builds on a number of ingredients sought after by herbalists and natural health practitioners for their positive effect on the skin. (Interestingly, skin is the largest organ of the body, weighing in at an average of 8 lbs!) Let's take a look at a few of the key ingredients: Ginger: Thought to protect against aging and improve elasticity of the dermis (skin). Turmeric: Said to possess anti-inflammatory qualities that calm overactive pores. Carrots: Packed with beta-carotene - an antioxidant that repairs skin tissue. Beets: High in folate, beets are said to stimulate the repair of skin cells.