"What’s The Tea About Green Tea?" - by Cora Speidel

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 Green Tea has many general health benefits due to its antioxidants, amino acids and other naturally occurring nutrients. But did you know Green Tea can provide superior benefits for your skin when applied topically?

Green tea is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG.)  With these properties, green tea extract has been shown to improve skin barrier functions, serve as antioxidant protection and boost sun protection.

The large amount of polyphenols in green tea helps slow down the aging process as well as reduce inflammation.  Green tea extract naturally contains some caffeine, a known vasoconstrictor, which can help reduce puffiness of dark circles and bloating of the face when applied topically.

Green tea also has astringent properties which aids in the reduction of sebum production and has antibacterial agents due to its polyphenols. This, combined with its  anti inflammatory properties, makes it a fantastic ingredient for acne prone skin and other inflammatory skin conditions.

If you’re looking for a great product to take advantage of Green Tea’s skin benefits, make sure to check out our Dermaspace Green Tea Antioxidant Serum. This powerful antioxidant serum contains 5% green tea extract. It helps to soothe inflammation, fights free radicals, and helps balance oil production. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps you maintain a healthy moisture barrier.