Can you put mate on your face?
The infusion of mate into carrier oils provides skin hydration, protection against free radicals, and soothes irritated skin. To extend the shelf life of infused oil and ensure its quality for longer periods, store it in a cool, dark place in airtight containers to prevent oxidation and degradation.
Apply the Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial on wet skin, leave on for 2 minutes. Add water, gently massage in circular motions, then rinse off. Use 1-3 times per week to reduce inflammation, unclog pores, minimize breakouts, blur fine lines, soften skin and brighten complexion.
The Mate Eye Cream performs through the powerful ingredient which benefits skin elasticity while minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. We chose to center our Puristry Mate Eye Cream around this star ingredient.
Too often we wake up looking like we had no sleep. The Mate Energy Facial promises to reduce inflammation, unclog pores, minimize breakouts, blur fine lines, soften skin and brighten complexion through the antioxidant and blood flow boosting abilities of mate.
Mate is an infusion with cleansing and invigorating properties. It has antioxidant qualities, helps reduce “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and promotes “good” cholesterol (HDL). The extract also helps reduce stretch mark visibility. With Mate extract you can give skin a lovely lustre and sheen. It helps bring back lustre and sheen to dyed hair, strengthens hair, and can help restore natural hair colour.
The leaves can be placed in a tea filter in boiling water to infuse for a few minutes, called mate cocido. The “mate gringo” style places leaves in a cup, adds cold water to soak, then hot water. This gives a mellow taste. Mate can also be made in a French press by steeping leaves for a few minutes.
However, some studies show people who drink large amounts over time may have increased cancer risks like mouth, throat and lung cancers. Add honey and creamer to make it taste like a can. You can also drink tea bags.
Mate tea contains PAHs, a known carcinogen also in grilled meat and tobacco smoke. Research shows PAH exposure affects the immune, reproductive and neurological systems.
Is mate good for the skin?
- Mate is made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree found in the rainforests of South America. Its leaves naturally contain caffeine and antioxidants. Mate may help prevent infections from bacteria, parasites, and fungi. It also stimulates hair growth and skin hydration.
- Mate increases reliance on fat for fuel during exercise. It may improve muscle contractions and reduce fatigue. This can contribute to better physical performance.
The formula also contains extract and aloe for its soothing properties. With oily skin, problem areas are the nose and chin where there is unwanted texture. Exfoliating treatments that help cleanse excess oil and buff away texture are beneficial. Mate’s texture resembles a fine, wet sand when massaged onto the skin.
Mate is typically enjoyed hot with a filtered straw in a hollow gourd. The drink is similar to green tea.
Can you infuse mate?
- Mate is made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree found in the rainforests of South America.
- Mate is an herbal tea made from the Ilex paraguariensis plant. Traditionally, the leaves and twigs of the plant are poured into a gourd after seeping. The smaller quantity of Mate in the bags gives the beverage a less robust, herbaceous flavor.
- One of South America’s most social infusions, Mate derives instead from the rainforest holly plant Ilex paraguariensis.
Yerba mate benefits go far for your health and skin. We’re diving deep into what makes this little plant so powerful, and discussing why we chose to center our Puristry Mate Eye Cream around this star ingredient. We’re also providing you a step-by-step process to brewing your own cup of mate tea at home.
Mate is a traditional South American drink made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water. Gather a gourd, bombilla (metal straw) and loose mate leaves. Add hot (not boiling) water. Steep for 3-5 minutes. You can also use a French press or tea strainer.
Despite not being psychedelic, drinking mate on an empty stomach makes you more sensitive to caffeine. This can create an intense experience.
Mate may pose little risk for healthy adults drinking it occasionally. It has gained popularity worldwide thanks to its flavor, social culture, and health benefits. The bombilla straw and gourd are important. Keep water under 75°C (167°F). Don’t overfill gourd. Add less than 1 teaspoon of sugar if bitter. You can also make "terere" using cold juice instead of hot water.
Kombucha and mate are unique health drinks. Combine them by steeping mate in kombucha. This mate kombucha is easy to make yourself.