| Name | Green Tea |
| INCI Name | Camellia Sinensis |
Green tea extract is a natural alternative to chemical antioxidants. It is rich in polyphenolic compounds, predominantly catechins. It helps diminish the signs of aging, calms irritation, evens out discoloration, diminishes the appearance of cellulite, soothes redness and swelling, repairs damage, exfoliates, decreases the appearance and occurrence of blackheads, eliminates dead skin, dirt, bacteria. The EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) in green tea extract helps regulate sebum production, making it beneficial for oily skin. Excess sebum can clog pores and lead to acne.
What is Green Tea?Green tea extract is essentially a concentrated form of the beneficial compounds found in the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which is the same plant that gives us black tea and oolong tea. The key difference is in the processing: green tea is minimally processed and not fermented, which helps preserve its potent active ingredients.
A group of plant compounds called polyphenols, specifically a subclass known as catechins. The most abundant and well-studied catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Other important catechins include epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), and epicatechin gallate (ECG). Beyond catechins, green tea extract also contains flavonoids, amino acids (like L-theanine), vitamins (especially C and E), and a small amount of caffeine.
The polyphenols in green tea, particularly EGCG, have been shown to modulate various inflammatory signaling pathways at the cellular level. They can inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (chemical messengers that promote inflammation) and enzymes, thereby reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.
Green tea extract is a powerhouse ingredient due to its multifaceted actions rooted in its rich content of powerful antioxidants, particularly EGCG. It works at the cellular level to protect, calm, and support the overall skin health.
What does Green Tea do to your skin?It acts as a powerful protector against environmental damage and premature aging. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties to calm redness and irritation, and can help regulate sebum production.
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