26.2.13
Green Tea Skin Benefits 7 Facts You Can't Ignore #6
Green Tea Skin Benefits #6:
Improve Psoriasis and Dandruff Conditions
In a 2007 study published in Experimental Dermatology, green tea was shown to significantly lessen the severity of psoriasis in mice.
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25.2.13
Green Tea Skin Benefits 7 Facts You Can't Ignore #4
Green Tea Skin Benefits #4:
Rejuvenate Skin Cells
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One study, performed in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Hsu of the Medical College of Georgia Department of Oral Biology, found that green tea was able to rejuvenate old skin cells that were at the end of their life cycle.
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To quote Dr. Hsu from his 2003 paper:
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Thus, we report here for the first time, that at certain concentrations, EGCG or a mixture of the major green tea polyphenols stimulated aged keratinocytes to generate biological energy and to synthesize DNA, possibly for renewed cell division.
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Therefore, green tea constituents may be useful topically for promoting skin regeneration, wound healing, or treatment of certain epithelial conditions such as aphthous ulcers, psoriasis, rosacea, and actinic keratosis.
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Dr. Hsu commented afterwards:
“Cells that migrate toward the surface of the skin normally live about 28 days, and by day 20, they basically sit on the upper layer of the skin getting ready to die.”
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“But EGCG reactivates them. I was so surprised.”
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Green Tea And Skin - How EGCG Reactivate Dying Cells
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green tea skinAlthough this is an amazing finding, it is too early to say what this means for consumers.
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So don’t be fooled by claims that green tea “reverses the aging process,” as it has only been shown to do so for individual skin cells, not for the face as a whole.
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Prevention is one thing. Turning back the clock is completely different!
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However, green tea may help increase elasticity when used continuously, so it may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles even if it can’t remove them completely.
Green Tea Skin Benefits 7 Facts You Can't Ignore #3
Green Tea Skin Benefits #3:
Prevent Skin Cancer
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green tea skinGreen tea’s antioxidant effects may help prevent skin cancer.
A 2003 study published in the American Chemical Society discovered that green tea prevents skin cancer by blocking the harmful enzyme junk-2.
A recent 2007 study conducted in the UK revealed that those who drank two or more cups a day had a 65% lower risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma.
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Interestingly, the same study noted that drinking tea with lemon boosts its anti-cancer properties.
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Green Tea Skin Benefits 7 Facts You Can't Ignore #2
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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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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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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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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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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