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Benefits of Green Tea,
by NIVEA

Learn about green tea beauty secrets, why green tea is good for skin, and which NIVEA products can help you on your skincare journey.

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Benefits of Green Tea
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Benefits of
GREEN TEA

Green tea is often described as a superstar skincare ingredient thanks to its powerhouse of healthy skin–prompting properties. Read NIVEA's guide to understand the green tea benefits for your skin.

Is green tea good for skin? Benefits of green tea

With its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, the benefits of green tea are wide-ranging. Green tea's ability to reduce skin irritation, skin redness and swelling makes it a must-have in your skincare routine. Benefits of green tea include its ability to gently fight off bacteria that can lead to breakouts. When it comes to green tea for the face, we explore green tea for acne and complexion concerns below. Read on to discover green tea benefits for skin and the role it can play in rejuvenating, restoring and renewing your skin.

Benefits of green tea: What is green tea?

Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the same species of plant as its popular cousin black tea. The difference between green tea and black tea is that green tea is not fermented before steaming and drying, whereas black tea is. This is key to the benefits of green tea – as green tea is less processed than other teas, it retains much more of its beneficial health compounds and natural properties.
The health benefits of green tea have been known for centuries, and it was originally taken for its healing properties. Japanese monks, who discovered green tea in China in the 7th century, found that green tea gave them increased energy and mental clarity that enhanced their meditation.

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Is green tea
GOOD FOR SKIN?

In a word, yes. Green tea is highly regarded by skincare experts, who herald its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

The benefits of green tea can be harnessed to treat and restore skin in a variety of ways. As well as being refreshing and antioxidant-packed when you drink it as a hot or cold tea, many people use green tea for skin complaints and known ailments. To make the most of the benefits of green tea, you can apply it directly to your skin or look for it as an active ingredient in skincare products.

Benefits of
green tea include:

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Combats signs of ageing

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Reducing skin irritation, skin redness and swelling

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Its anti-inflammatory properties can help ease irritation and itching caused by psoriasis, dermatitis and rosacea.

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There are several products that use green tea for acne, as it has been shown to help treat breakouts and oily skin thanks to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

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Green tea contains several vitamins, including nourishing, hydrating vitamin E, which contributes to skin plumpness and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

7 Benefits of
GREEN TEA FOR SKIN

1) Anti-ageing

Green tea contains high concentrations of powerful natural antioxidants that fight free radicals, which contribute to ageing. Using products that include green tea for skin concerns can be a rejuvenating addition to your skincare routine. Green tea is an antioxidant superhero and a particularly powerful ingredient in an anti-ageing skincare regime as it contains EGCG, a type of plant-based compound called a catechin.

The EGCG content in green tea is responsible for much of its health and skin benefits. While EGCG is found in other teas, as well as fruit, nuts and red wine, it appears in the highest amounts in green tea. Using products that contain green tea for face among the ingredients has been shown to help counter the effects of city pollution, sun damage (UV) and chemicals that can accelerate skin ageing. EGCG can also stimulate new skin cell growth and help restore a healthy glow to otherwise dull skin.

2) Skin regeneration & repair

Another one of the benefits of green tea is its high concentration of vitamin B2, which plays an essential role in maintaining the collagen levels that give your skin its youthful structure and firmness. Collagen breaks down as we age, which is why our skin loses its ability to bounce back, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles.

Green tea also contains impressive quantities of vitamin E that support new skin cell growth, while its hydrating powers help to rejuvenate the skin.

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3) Green tea for acne

Green tea is a powerful antibacterial agent that can treat acne and unclog pores by fighting the bacteria that causes breakouts. Polyphenols in green tea damage bacterial membranes and fight against infection, helping to settle bacterial inflammation and leaving you with calm, clear skin.

Due to high levels of EGCG, green tea for skin is also effective at controlling the production of sebum in the skin which, in turn, can help reduce breakouts. When your body overproduces sebum, this can clog pores and cause spots and blemishes.

4) A green tea glow: Green tea brightens skin

The antioxidant powers that green tea has mean that when it’s applied, your skin is not only kept clear and protected, but is also left looking brighter and smoother.

5) Reduces dark circles and puffy eyes

Green tea contains caffeine and tannins, which help to shrink inflamed blood vessels around the eyes, helping to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffy eyes.

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6) Tone

Toning really preps your skin for the moisturising steps. NIVEA Refreshing Toner help remove impurities and cleanse your skin at the end of a long day.

7) Treat

A green tea mask treatment is a great, pampering way for you to soak up the benefits of green tea for skin. A homemade face mask is easy to make at home – simply put the kettle on:

Make your own green tea face mask at home: