Green tea is perhaps one of the healthiest drinks one should probably think of. For any of you that is very much particular with your health, green tea perhaps is not new to you. Green tea is most commonly known to be good for your heart. It is shown to improve blood flow and cholesterol. What is good for your heart is indeed good for your brain as well – this pretty much explains why a sip of green tea gives you that extra focus feels. But above all the healthy benefits that everyone is already familiar with have, has it ever crossed your mind that green tea is also beneficial for your skin? Yes, you see it right, you reap too many benefits with just a cup of green tea from your overall well-being to your skin’s health. Indeed, green tea is a wonder drink. But when applied topically or incorporated as one of the ingredients in your favorite beauty products? Have you ever think how well your skin would benefit from it? Sit back and relax as we bring you another good news about how well these wonder leaves from the Camellia Sinensis plant works well on your skin.
EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate) major polyphenolic compound present in green tea was found to exhibit therapeutic properties such as anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties both are which are believed to be beneficial for your skin. A 2016 Study explored the effects of polyphenols present in green tea and its effect on sebum production and acne vulgaris. EGCG is anti-androgenic – androgens are hormones that your body naturally produces. Fluctuating levels of androgen can cause your sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum which could actually result in acne flare-ups. EGCG actually helps reduce lipid levels thus potentially slows down the overproduction of sebum which in turn helps in lessening the development of acne. To further validate this claim, A 2016 Study exploring the supplementation with green tea extract to improve acne in post-adolescent women where subjects took 1,500 mg of green tea extract for merely 4-weeks. It was then concluded that subjects showed a significant reduction in the red skin bumps and causes of acne.
Handle skin aging like a pro with the help of green tea extract. Drinking tea and applying it to your skin topically can actually help you ease the process of combating skin aging.
Green tea’s micronutrient contains EGCG is the one solely responsible for green tea’s skin repair properties. Its antioxidant content helps prevent sun damage, boosts skin hydration, and prevents wrinkles from showing up as early as now.
To further validate this claim of green tea’s ability to combat skin aging, A study published in the year 2005 exploring the effect of oral supplements and topical application on the aging skin. The study concluded that a combination of oral and topical application of green tea extract in your skincare regimen for about 8 weeks could actually show a significant improvement in your skin’s elasticity.
The EGCG content of green tea extracts helps combat DNA damage from harmful UV rays that have the potential to cause skin cancer. Green tea enhances skin’s DNA repair which is essential in preventing non-melanoma skin cancer.
Polyphenols content of green tea are potent antioxidant, essential in getting rid of free radicals in the body. Researchers believe that free radicals play a role in skin cancer development. EGCG, a green tea derived polyphenol, exhibits antitumor activities.
Green tea extract soothes inflamed skin
Green tea’s polyphenol content called, catechins are a natural antioxidant that prevents cell damage. It aids your skin in combating damages caused by free radicals. It helps reduce skin irritation, redness, and swelling.
The essential vitamin content of green tea extracts such as Vitamin B2 balances skin’s natural oils making your skin more radiant and improves skin – for youthful skin structure and Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from the harmful damages from UV rays. Both these vitamins content of green tea extract are essential for skin’s health that enhances firmness of the skin for that youthful glow.
Now having a chance to know all these, how ready are you now in incorporating green tea extract into your usual beauty routine? The good news is, we’ve got you covered, Queens! Our beauty bottles are infused with Camellia Sinensis extract. Come reap off all the skin benefitting properties of EGCG with B&A Cosmetics skincare products. It is indeed the best time to #skincarewithB&A You are best prepared to face any challenges today!
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