Green Tea, It’s Easy Being Green
The use of Green Tea Extract in skin care products is one of my favorite ingredients. Green Tea contains the potent antioxidant Flavonoid Phytochemicals, also referred to as Polyphenols. The percentage of Polyphenols found in Green Tea is significantly higher than that contained in Black Tea.
There have been a number of studies demonstrating the beneficial use of Green Tea in skin care. Applied topically, Green Tea has been shown to reduce sun damage by inhibiting Free Radicals and lessening inflammation caused by Ultraviolet Rays. In effect, Green Tea may work synergistically with sunscreen to further enhance sun protection. Additionally. the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Green Tea may help to slow down the signs of aging. Beauty Beat recommends looking for products that contain a high concentration of Green Tea (ingredients are listed in desecending on a product’s label) and using it each morning under a sunscreen to boost sun protection. Go green!
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