I love tea! I think it’s one of the things that sort of defines me, weirdly. Anyone who knows me can confirm! It just so happens that green tea also has dozens of benefits for our bodies, inside and out. It is an “antioxidant powerhouse,” which is where most of its benefits derive from. These antioxidants have the power to neutralize free radicals from causing cell damage, not to mention several other specific roles it serves in skincare.  Everyone knows that, right? Maybe you don't know the many forms green tea can have in skincare and cosmetics, or the variety of ways it impacts our skin health...

In skincare, green tea comes in many forms: powdered extract, glycerin extract (glycerite), oil from the seeds (camellia or Tsubaki oil), wax, and water distillate (hydrosol, a fragrant water from the leaves). I use all of these in different ways! I tend to favor hydrosol, glycerite extract and camellia oil for my formulas and their amazing benefits. Green tea's versatility and gentle yet powerful abilities just amaze me!

In toners, micellar waters and lotions the hydrosol contains the water-soluble compounds from green tea, and this results in a toned, refreshed appearance, and can improve the appearance of pores and dull skin.

The glycerite is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial. This extract is a potent ingredient used in very small amounts. I use it in our face cream and serums.

Green tea seed oil or camellia oil is extremely moisturizing and nourishing. It’s rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. It is lightweight and easily absorbed, so works great in facial oils, serums and moisturizers. Camellia oil improves elasticity and promotes a radiant complexion. It’s a resilient, super stable ingredient that brings lovely effects to the formulas it graces. Luscious face cream absolutely contains camellia oil. I love it so much!

MATURE SKIN

Polyphenols in green tea protect and promote production of collagen and other skin proteins, therefore increasing firmness and decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

SENSITIVE SKIN

Green tea alleviates redness, itching and discomfort associated with irritated or sensitive skin. It also can reduce the skin’s reactiveness and restore calmness.

ACNEIC SKIN/CLOGGED PORES

Green tea in toners, face masks and micellar waters can result in skin looking refreshed and toned due to its astringent polyphenols and tannins. The effects are decreased redness and soothed irritation. Disinfecting and toning can improve the appearance of pores and inhibit excessive sebum (skin’s natural oil + wax blend) production.

HAIR CARE

Green tea is soothing to the scalp, can help with dandruff conditions, and the caffeine in green tea can stimulate hair follicles, aiding in the promotion of hair growth and mitigation of hair loss. Cleansers with green tea help with greasy hair, too.

CAFFEINE

Caffeine leads to vasoconstriction, which decreases the appearance of redness from inflamed capillaries in skin, which is why caffeine improves the look of inflamed skin and dark circles under the eyes. Caffeine also improves the appearance of cellulite but must be in high percentages.

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Proven effects of green tea in skin:​

Hopefully you get why I’ve decided to build my brand around this amazing ingredient. Used for millenia, there is no shortage of research and proof of its efficacy. I have included a derivative of green tea in every single formulation I make, and I even scent some of them with Green Tea. It’s our “hero ingredient,” and I hope you’re loving it, too!

•  Green tea is a powerful skincare ingredient, mainly due to its super high concentration of antioxidants.

•  Green tea can be useful in mature skin, sensitive skin, & acneic skin, and the caffeine in green tea can help restore skin’s radiance and improve tone.

•  ​Green tea possesses many phytocompounds and attributes that make it an ideal hero ingredient in natural skincare!