GREEN TEA EXTRACT PROVES EFFECTIVE
GREEN TEA EXTRACT PROVES EFFECTIVE
There is a body of evidence and research shows the benefits and efficacy of green tea as an antioxidant and therapeutic botanical in both skincare and overall health.
Green tea, a botanical extract also known as Camellia Sinensis, has been drunk and used medicinally in Asia for over 4,000 years. Abundant with a potent type of plant polyphenol, a group called "catechins" specifically, "ECGC," green tea – whether taken orally or topically - has been shown to display significant antioxidant, chemopreventive, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. ECGC specifically affects the biochemical pathways important in cell proliferation and repair.
A large study published in 2010 on the use of botanicals in dermatology, showed that the topical application of green tea extract can protect skin against the harmful effects of UV exposure, including erythema, premature aging, and even cancer.