We all know green tea is packed full of goodness, boasting many detoxifying and health-boosting benefits that have encouraged many of us to drink a cup each day. But many don’t realise that green tea can also work wonders on your skin. The lastest must-have ingredient for a soothed, clear complexion, green tea may just be the ingredient your skincare routine is missing.
As a potent yet gentle antioxidant, green tea is a wonderful ingredient for all skin types but particularly those who find other antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, a little too harsh on their skin. As even the most delicate of skin types can benefit from green tea in skincare, many brands are now incorporating this super ingredient into their products.
How green tea helps your skin
Green tea is rich in Catechins, a type of polyphenol, which makes it such a powerful antioxidant. As Catechins help to trap and inactivate free radicals that may attack your skin, green tea helps to protect and soothe your complexion and even works to minimise signs of ageing on the skin.
Green tea is also a wonderful anti-inflammatory. Particularly wonderful for those who suffer from Rosacea and acne, green tea infused products help to reduce redness and irritation of the skin for a smooth, more even complexion.
Many of your favourite products may actually already include green tea. Often noted as Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract in ingredients list, green tea is beginning to appearances in many skincare products, particularly in face creams and serums.
