Monday, October 4, 2010

Green Tea.. Natural Skin Defender

 Benefits of Green Tea 

Tea is an ancient herbal drink known for its stimulant qualities largely attributed to caffeine. In modern times, it also became touted as a health food allegedly helpful in preventing or treating a variety of conditions, from heart disease and cancer, to gum disease, skin aging and weight loss. 

  How to Use Green Tea 

When applied to the skin, Green Tea has the ability to fight free  radicals and reduce skin inflammation, protecting the skin against sun damage. Therefore, Green Tea enhances sun protection when used in conjunction with a UV-shielding sunscreen. The calming effects of Green Tea soothe rosacea-prone, dry, and acne-prone skin, while the protective powers inhibit the signs of aging.

 Studies on Benefits of Green Tea 

There have been a number of encouraging studies of skin benefits of green tea. Both animal and human studies have credibly demonstrated that topical green tea formulations reduce sun damage. Green tea appears to exert sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Therefore, green tea may synergistically enhance sun protection when used in addition to a sunscreen.


A small study showed benefits of 2% polyphenone (via a particular type of green tea extract) in papulopustular rosacea. In particular, a significant reduction in inflammatory lesion was reported compared to placebo.


What about wrinkles, skin sag and other signs of aging? Can green tea help? Considering their well-documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, topical green tea polyphenols are likely to slow down the development of some signs of aging.
  
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