Skin Health for Women: 5 Benefits of Green Tea
Learn more about what green tea is, and it's miracle benefits for the skin.
Green tea is a popular beverage for its bountiful health benefits, but did you know that it does wonders for the skin, too? Not only is it the superstar ingredient of your favorite matcha drink, but it can also be the secret ingredient to help you achieve clear and healthy skin.
When applied topically, green tea extract packs a lot of goodies on the skin. It is mainly an antioxidant, but can also be anti-aging and soothing for those with sensitive skin. It is so popular that you may have already come across a skincare product in your favorite beauty store infused with the ingredient!
In this article, you’ll learn more about what green tea is, along with its benefits for the skin. Let’s begin!
What’s in Green Tea?
Green tea is derived from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. It has an active component called catechins that have antioxidant properties. Besides this, green tea also includes caffeine and tannins, which you probably see in skincare items that claim to reduce puffiness and brightens your skin.
This makes green tea an excellent ingredient for both soothing and corrective products like makeup, face masks, and serums. Fortunately, it is safe for all skin types and daily use, unless you have identified an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to it.
5 Miracle Benefits of Green Tea
Now that you know what’s in green tea, you can begin to understand why it has so many amazing benefits, like the ones below:
1. It slows down visible signs of aging
The active component of green tea can slow down the signs of prolonged sun exposure, such as hyperpigmentation. Not only does applying it topically help, but you can probably boost its effects if you consume a cup every day, as well.
There is even a study on women who both drank and applied green tea extracts on their skin that showed tremendous improvements and relief from sun damage. But, hey, still don’t skip out on the sunscreen when you step outside!
2. It reduces excess sebum
Do you have oily skin? Getting a moisturizer or cleanser with green tea can be beneficial in reducing your skin’s oil production, especially on the face. Since green tea is versatile, make sure that the product you are getting says is “mattifying” or for oily skin types.
3. It also soothes and moisturizes
As mentioned in the point above, green tea can be infused in many different products and is suitable across all skin types—even if you have the opposite of oily skin! It is excellent in improving moisture retention on the skin, and a great product to include in a hydrating serum or face mask for dry skin.
Bonus tip: Do a moisturizing treatment right before bedtime! It’s also perfect for pampering yourself while on quarantine or after a long & busy day.
4. It clears up acne
If this list is not impressing you so far, then maybe this next benefit might. Green tea extract is a great addition to your anti-acne regimen. A 2016 study showed that users who took 1,500mg of green tea extract for a month had a significant reduction in red bumps that acne causes.
If you can’t seem to find a topical acne product that agrees with your skin, perhaps taking it orally can do the trick. As with all supplements, do not forget to consult with your dermatologist or physician first to check if it is safe for you to take.
5. It reduces puffiness underneath the eyes
The undereye area is a common problem for many people. A few late nights can take a toll on your skin and give you dark eye bags or puffy eyes the next day. Luckily, green tea can help solve this issue.
If you drink green tea in the morning, you can get the steeped tea bags you drank from and remove the excess liquid. Then, place them in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Once they are cold, you can put it directly on your closed eyes for about half an hour. The caffeine on green tea should reduce that puffiness in no time!
Things to Consider
These may all seem too good to be true for you, so is there a catch to using green tea for skin? Keep in mind the following precautions:
• Do not go overboard with the recommended daily intake of green tea or caffeine. Consistency over quantity is the key!
• If attempting the teabag remedy, make sure it is dry. Do not let green tea extract make direct contact with your eyes.
• If there is any discomfort or irritation, stop using the product immediately. You might have a hypersensitivity with green tea.
Going Green (Tea) for Healthy Skin
The best way to find out the efficiency of green tea on your skin is to find a product infused with it that is best suited for your skin type. Remember: Apart from drinking green tea regularly, exercise and eating right are great for boosting circulation and giving skin a glowing appearance.
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