Green Tea Skin Care

The Green Tea Skin Care relationship: We know that Green Tea is good for you when consumed as a drink. Research has shown that there are a lot of health benefits to drinking Green Tea. But what about the cosmetic benefits of Green Tea?

There are many beauty products out there that sell on the “holistic” and “natural” ingredients of Green Tea as part of a skin care regimen. Is that a fad or fact? Well, studies have shown that the topical applications of Green Tea can help with a variety of skin ailments.


Green Tea Skin Care Benefits and Tips

Skin inflammation
According to Science Daily (Aug. 7, 2007) “ Green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Researchers studied an animal model for inflammatory skin diseases, which are often characterized by patches of dry, red, flaky skin caused by the inflammation and overproduction of skin cells. Those treated with green tea showed slower growth of skin cells and the presence of a gene that regulates the cells' life cycles”


Green Tea and Cancer
Studies have shown that green tea when applied topically, can help with the prevention of skin cancer. A 2003 study published in the American Chemical Society discovered that green tea prevents skin cancer by blocking the harmful enzyme junk-2.


Green Tea and Acne
Green Tea is rich in antioxidants and drinking a few cups of green tea a day can help the body rid itself of toxins and promote health and well being, both inside and out. For acne treatments, green tea can be consumed as a drink.

The other more common treatment is the application of green tea cream. In a study reported to the American Academy of Dermatology, treating acne using green tea cream vs. benzoyl peroxide solution produced similar results. This means that green tea cream is as effective as benzyol peroxide for skin care.

Circles under your Eyes
This is more a beauty tip than a health issue. Place a moist tea bag under your eyes to tighten and refresh the eye area.


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