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Green tea extracts helps to even the skin tone, maintain collagen level and improve skin health.

INCI: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract   

Source: Green Tea Leaves

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract?

Green tea extract is made from evergreen leaves. These undeveloped leaves are harvested manually, steamed to prevent fermentation and then pressed and dried. 

The Japanese have one of the longest life expectancies in the world and they partly attribute this to drinking green tea. In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, green tea is used as a stimulant, a diuretic, an astringent and to improve the heart’s health.

This ancient plant from which the green tea is brewed is filled with nutrients that recharge the skin. Solid research proves that tea – green, black, or white has numerous anti-aging benefits.

The key compound that provides its antioxidants effects is epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG). Applied topically, green tea protects the skin from harmful environmental factors and repairs the damage done by oxidation. It calms and soothes the skin, making it especially good for reddish, sensitive skin or to help counter breakouts.

Green tea works well to minimize dark circles when combined with caffeine in eye cream. Look for green tea in moisturizers.

Benefits of Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract:

Green tea is a rich source of epigallocatechin gallate one of the most powerful antioxidants available. Epigallocatechin gallate is made of polyphenols that target free radicals, particularly those caused by UV-induced skin damage.

Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals which are known to damage DNA and cause skin cell death. Free radicals contribute to aging, cancer and heart disease.

Antioxidants, such as polyphenols in green tea, neutralize free radicals and potentially prevent and reduce sun damage.

Green tea extract also contains the methylxanthines that stimulate microcirculation, helping even the tone and health of the skin.

In addition, Green tea extract is a good anti-inflammatory agent, reducing inflammation in the skin and inhibiting the action on collagenase.

Collagenase is an enzyme that breaks the collagen leading to thin and flattened dermis and green tea helps maintain the level of collagen, leading to a firm and elastic skin.

A clinical study has shown that the skin had measurably more elastic content after the continuous application of a product containing green tea extract.

Side effects and Toxicity

An extremely safe ingredient, Camellia Sinensis has no known toxicity in general use and is shown to be non-irritating and suitable for sensitive skin.

Notes                                      

Green tea and black tea actually come from the same plant; green tea undergoes minimal processing and retains more nutrients.