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Cooled black tea bags can calm sunburnt skin and minor burns, while green tea\u2019s antioxidants gently support troubled spots like warts. The same humble sachets, chilled and placed over tired eyes, quietly restore a sense of freshness and dignity after long, exhausting days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1861172\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Away from the bathroom mirror, those used bags keep working. They soften greasy dishwater, helping lift stubborn oil without harsh chemicals, and they return to the earth as fertilizer, slowly nourishing roses, ferns, and soil life. 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