Green tea in Skincare – Complete Guide

If you like organic skincare, green tea is a good ingredient to add to your skincare routine.

• Antioxidant: green tea can protect the skin from UV damage and scavenge free radicals. It helps to protect your DNA and collagen.

• It helps to treat acne: Green tea contains catechins and polyphenols which are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature. It helps to reduce sebum production, has anti-acne effects, and can potentially reduce enlarged pores.

• Reduces dark circles and helps with puffiness: the caffeine found in green acts as a vasoconstrictor, which improves the blood flow under the eyes. It can also reduce puffiness.

• Anti-inflammatory: green tea can clam own irritated skin and redness. It can treat rosacea, acne, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

• Anti-carcinogenic: Green tea is said tor reduce the risk of cancer.

• Anti-melanogenic: Green tea can help with melasma and hyperpigmentation.

• Anti-aging: It decrease collagenase which is responsible for breaking the peptide bonds in collagen. It also helps to decrease trans epidermal water loss.

Green tea is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour. It’s also safe to use for acne-prone skin.

If you’re using topical green tea or serum you can combine it with:

• Retinol and retinoids
• Vitamin C
• AHA/BHA/PHA’s
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Hyaluronic acid
• Peptides
• Azelaic acid
• Tranexamic acid
• Ceramides
• Arbutin
• Vitamin E
• Ferulic acid

Green tea is present in cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and also face masks.

• Cleanser (if it contains green tea)
• Toner
• Apply your skincare actives such as niacinamide which is in combination with green tea.
• Moisturizer (if it contains green tea)
• Sunscreen (topical green tea extract when combined with sunscreen can help with UV protection).

• Cleanser (if it contains green tea)
• Toner
• Apply your skincare actives such as niacinamide, Vitamin C, and retinol.
• Moisturizer (if it contains green tea),.

• Step 1: steep two tea bags in warm water and squeeze out the liquid from the tea bags.
• Step 2: if you want to use the tea bags as a warm compress, you should wait for them to cool down slightly. For a cold compress, place the tea bags in a refrigerator.
• Step 3: Place the tea bags on the eyes for 15 minutes.

You will need green tea bags, honey, or aloe Vera.

• Step 1: steep a green tea bag in warm water for 3 mins.
• Step 2: Let the tea bag cool down, then break the tea bag open and separate the green tea leaves.
• Step 3: Mix the leaves with aloe Vera or honey to make a paste.
• Step 4: Apply the paste to the acne-prone areas of your face and leave it on for 10-20 minutes.

You will need green teabags, baking powder, and honey.

• Step 1: Make a cup of green tea, allowing the tea bag to soak for about an hour. Let the tea bag cool down, then break the tea bag open and separate the green tea leaves.
• Step 2: Place the leaves in a bowl, add baking powder and honey to create a paste. Make sure to add water if the mixture is too thick.
• Step 3: Before applying the mixture, make sure to cleanse your face. After cleansing your face apply the mixture and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder,
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
• Boiled water

• Step 1: Place the matcha green tea powder in a bowl and put 1 tablespoon of honey and cinnamon.
• Step 2: Pour boiled water and mix all the ingredients. You can add water if the mixture is too thick.
• Step 3: Apply the mixture on your face and leave it on for 10-20 minutes.
• Step 4: After 20 minutes, rinse the mixture off and finish it off with a moisturizer.

Yes, green tea is safe to consume and apply topically on the skin. It contains caffeine but in smaller amounts. It has a lot of antioxidants and health benefits for the body making it safe got you and your baby.

As for breast-feeding, It’s recommended not to consume more than 300 mg of caffeine a day. The caffeine in green tea is around 25 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce serving.

Green tea just like any other antioxidant can oxidize quickly if your using it in their topical or serum-formed products.