Green Tea Extract

Green Tea Extract is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. When used topically, it offers various benefits, including protection against UV damage, anti-aging effects, and soothing properties for irritated skin. 

In vitro and animal studies have shown that topical application of green tea polyphenols can reduce UV-induced skin damage and lipid peroxidation. Studies have also shown that green tea extract can decrease the formation of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers(CPDs), which are a type of DNA damage caused by UV radiation. 

Green tea extract can help reduce the signs of aging by neutralizing free radicals and protecting against collagen degradation. Studies suggest that green tea extract can increase collagen production in the skin. 

A small study showed that a combination of topical and oral green tea improved skin elasticity in women.. 

Green tea extract has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe irritated or sensitive skin. 

Sources:

Green Tea Polyphenols Provide Photoprotection, Increase Microcirculation, and Modulate Skin Properties of Women. The Journal of Nutrition 2011

A comparison of the effects of topical green tea and lotus on facial sebum control in healthy humans. Hippokratia. 2013

Green Tea Linked To Skin Cell Rejuvenation. Science Daily 2003

Green tea in dermatology. Skinmed 2012