Green Tea

Green Tea at a Glance

• Has anti-aging + soothing benefits
• Contains antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate
• Helps improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin

Green Tea Description

Green tea is a plant-derived skin care ingredient that has potent antioxidant abilities.

Research has established that topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties. The polyphenols in green tea possess potent antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, and show significant promise for improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin.

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is one of the active constituents of green tea believed to be responsible for its many health and appearance benefits, both orally and topically.

. It is a gentle antioxidant that is among the most well researched and impressive in terms of its many benefits; however, it’s not the best or the only antioxidants to look for, so stick with products that contain several antioxidants.

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