Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinesis)
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Creams
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA LEAF EXTRACT?
Green tea extract contains multiple chemicals, many of which act as antioxidants and free radical scavengers. They have been shown to prevent photocarcinogenesis and have antiproliferative, antiangiogenic, and antimetastatic effects. Other components of the extract aid in smoothening and moisturizing the skin and hair, decreasing hyaluronidase (and preventing the effects of aging) and improving skin microcirculation.
WHAT IS GREEN TEA LEAF EXTRACT?
Green tea leaf extract is rich in bioactive compounds like polyphenols and catechins, which assist in many usual skin reactions. This lends to their ability to protect skin, retain water and reduce redness related to ultraviolet light exposure.
IS GREEN TEA LEAF EXTRACT SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Green tea leaf extract is likely safe for all skin types and tones based on available data. However, patients who are sensitive to cosmetic products or have other known hypersensitivity to green tea leaf extract should be cautious of this product.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There is minimal data on contraindications for the topical application of green tea leaf extract. Although rare, there are reports of contact dermatitis reactions to green tea leaf extract.
Sources:
Kaur, C. D., & Saraf, S. (2011). Photochemoprotective activity of alcoholic extract of Camellia sinensis. International journal of pharmacology, 7(3), 400-404.
Koch W, Zagórska J, Marzec Z, Kukula-Koch W. Applications of Tea (Camellia sinensis) and its Active Constituents in Cosmetics. Molecules. 2019;24(23):4277. Published 2019 Nov 24.
Liao, R., Parker, T., Bellerose, K., Vollmer, D., & Han, X. (2022). A Green Tea Containing Skincare System Improves Skin Health and Beauty in Adults: An Exploratory Controlled Clinical Study. Cosmetics, 9(5), 96.
