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Green Tea Extract
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Also known as: Camellia Sinensis, EGCG
What it actually does
An antioxidant-rich plant extract commonly used in cosmetic formulations, intended to help support skin against everyday environmental exposure and to calm the look of redness.
How to use it
Great in an AM serum before sunscreen for antioxidant protection, or as a soothing toner after sun exposure.
The science, in plain English
Rich in EGCG, a polyphenol studied in laboratory settings for antioxidant activity; topical, cosmetic-concentration human evidence is more limited.
Myth vs reality
Drinking green tea is not equivalent to applying it topically — the concentration and formulation used on skin differ from what is ingested.
Limitations of the evidence
Antioxidant activity of EGCG is documented in laboratory studies; topical cosmetic-concentration evidence in humans is more limited, and it does not "defend" skin from pollution in an absolute sense.
Evidence review date
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Not yet reviewed
Pairs well with
- Vitamin C
- Niacinamide
- SPF
Don't layer with
- (No known incompatibilities)
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