Green Tea Skin Benefits #2:
Neutralize UV Light
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In several scientific studies, green tea extract was shown to neutralize the damage done by exposure to UV rays.
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| Myungwon Organic Green Tea Farm in China |
A 2000 study by Case Western Reserve University showed that green tea protects against sunburn. Volunteers had green tea extract applied to the skin on their buttocks, which was then exposed to solar radiation.
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| Myungwon Organic Green Tea Farm in China |
At a concentration level of 4 milligrams per 2.5 cm square of skin area,, the subjects obtained complete protection from sunburn. Some protection was observed at lower concentrations down to 1 milligram per cm square of skin area.
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| Myungwon Organic Green Tea Farm in China |
Since exposure to sunlight is a major factor that ages the skin, it is reasonable to assume that green tea cream could help prevent premature aging.
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| Myungwon Organic Green Tea Farm in China |
No one is advocating giving up your sunscreen in favor of green tea just yet, but green tea can definitely help enhance its effectiveness.
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| Myungwon Organic Green Tea Farm in China |
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| Myungwon Organic Green Tea Farm in China |
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