Green tea has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It has been used for centuries and is considered one of the healthiest drinks on earth. Read on to find out why it is the super antioxidant your skin needs in 2025.
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Green Tea & Your Skin
Green tea has bounteous vitamins and antioxidants so is often used for medicinal purposes. Its use in wellness has grown due to the theory that it can burn fat and increase metabolism. Green tea also helps to improve memory and increases brain function. As a skincare ingredient, green tea is excellent at unclogging pores and cleansing skin. It can help oily skin, acne and even ageing. Green tea is the antioxidant your skin needs.
National Hot Tea Day
January 12th is National Hot Tea Day. Tea is full of antioxidants which neutralise free radicals from the body’s cells. This can both heal and prevent cellular damage, restricting damage to the skin. Green tea is packed with polyphenols (EGCG) which are among the most powerful natural antioxidants available. These are known to have many health benefits.
Skin Benefits of Green Tea
There are specific compounds in green tea that benefit the skin.
Anti-Ageing Properties
This super drink has anti-ageing properties. Polyphenols in the tea can inhibit the activity of certain enzymes that have a destructive effect on lipids in the skin. Green tea can help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The tannins may also help to shrink blood vessels which can improve dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.
Anti-Inflammatory
Green tea has natural anti-inflammatory effects. It can help to soothe irritation and redness. It has a powerful antibacterial agent for treating acne and unclogging pores. Polyphenols called catechins in green tea help the body fight against free radicals which can lead to inflammation so it can also help to treat rosacea.
UV Protection
Studies suggest that polyphenols may have anti-cancer properties for the skin. Green tea can help sun protection by inhibiting DNA damage protecting from harmful UV rays.
Hydration
Green tea can boost hydration, due to its natural moisturising benefits.
The Antioxidant Your Skin Needs!
Green tea is the super antioxidant your skin needs so make a brew this January for National Hot Tea Day. Find out how eating a rainbow diet can also help your skin in our blog.
