Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has long been known for its positive effect on the human body. It has been used to prepare beverages for more than 3000 years and is the most commonly used beverage worldwide. The leaves contain almost all essential vitamins and minerals. Green tea also contains stimulating caffeine or theine. In general, the plant is said to promote health and even contribute to a longer life if consumed regularly.
The aroma of green tea is understated and gentle. It impresses with a particularly subtle scent and perfectly matches all floral and oriental fragrances. When used sparingly, it is also suitable for men‘s fragrances.
Just like the positive effect gained when drinking green tea in beverage form, so too, the scent have favorable results. The pleasant aroma awakens the body to new life.
Green tea extract has at least one ingredient that can directly impact cellulite: Theobromine. Theobromine is an alkaloid that can penetrate the skin. It is known to stimulate the release of stored fat. Green tea extract is also quite good for the skin. It is an anti-inflammatory, which can help to counteract the irritating effects of more powerful skincare ingredients. It is an all-around good ally in the fight against cellulite.A supremely potent antioxidant, Green Tea Extract works to significantly slow the signs of aging caused by free radical damage. The extract is powered by EGCG and promotes optimal skin health while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and hydrating, lifting, and tightening dry skin. Although it soothes the skin, it also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Not only does it have potent antioxidant properties and free radical scavenging activities, as well as antimicrobial activity against P. acnes, but it also protects against premature skin aging by inhibiting the collagen-weakening enzyme collagenase. This vital extract is a perfect natural ingredient for anti-aging and sun-care formulations.
Ingredients
Scientists have recently extensively analyzed tea to determine the most beneficial compounds in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. The two major pharmacologically active groups of chemicals in Japanese Green Tea are the xanthines and the polyphenols (also known as catechins).
The polyphenol fraction contains several powerful antioxidants with additional beneficial effects on the skin. Those compounds are described in the following articles: Camellia Sinensis Catechins and Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols.
The major xanthines in Japanese Green Tea are Caffeine, Theobromine, and Theophylline. These materials have been associated with many beneficial, healthful properties, including suppressing inflammation and irritation and reducing cellulite.
One practical use of xanthines' anti-irritancy properties is combined with alpha hydroxy acids, "fruit acids," such as glycolic or lactic acid or beta hydroxy acid salicylic acid. These acids are used up to 10% in skin renewal preparations and can be somewhat irritating. The addition of Japanese Green Tea extract at 1-3% can reduce the irritation caused by the exfoliating acids without any loss in the efficacy of the skin treatment product.Another use of its anti-inflammatory properties is in combination with an established sunscreen to increase the SPF of a sunscreen product. The vasodilator effect of the xanthines, along with the free radical scavenging potential of the polyphenols provides a perfect combination of active materials to potentiate the effectiveness of a sunscreen.
The xanthines, particularly theophylline, have recently been associated with reducing the appearance of cellulite. Using Japanese Green Tea extract is a safe, gentle way to provide theophylline to the skin.
What are the benefits of Green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract?
A 100% natural, standardized, high purity Green Tea Extract has excellent anti-oxidant efficacy supported by high total polyphenol (> 72%) and high EGCG (~ 50%) and no added caffeine.
Benefits include:
- A potent anti-oxidant scavenger of harmful free radicals.
- Anti-aging skin benefits through collagenase inhibition and collagen preservation.
- Excellent anti-inflammatory activity.
- Helps diminish irritation associated with AHA and BHA products.
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