The popularity of green tea in the cosmetics sector is rising as a result of its many health advantages. The Camellia sinensis plant’s leaves are a source of green tea extract, a potent antioxidant that has several advantages for the skin and hair. We shall examine the advantages of green tea extract for cosmetics, its applications, and any possible negative effects in this post.
To extract the health benefits of green tea, the leaves are steeped in water or alcohol to create green tea extract. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities, is one of the many antioxidants it contains.
Green tea has a very high concentration of polyphenols and methylxanthines. Green tea extracts offer the body a wide range of benefits which include (but is not limited to the following):
The biological components of green tea that confer its antiaging abilities on it are polyphenols, catechin, antioxidants etc.
One of the reasons why green tea is very effective over black and oolong tea (two other teas from the leaves of the same plant as green tea) is because it is not fermented before being dried and steamed. This translates to the leaves remaining fresh and retaining quite a number of their antioxidant properties.
Green tea is rich in antioxidants which help it fight radicals and thus ensure little to no damage to the skin.
Our water/glycerin solvent is the best because it ensures that no bioactive compound is lost during the process of extraction.
Preserved with potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol.
The leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are abundant in bioactive substances including caffeine and catechins, are used to make green tea extract. These substances are extracted from green tea leaves using a variety of techniques, each of which has benefits and drawbacks.
Water Extraction: Green tea leaves are steeped in hot water using this technique to extract the beneficial components into the water. After the liquid has been concentrated, the water is taken out, leaving behind a dry powder that contains the compounds that were removed. Although water extraction is an easy and economical procedure, it might not provide significant catechin concentrations.
Ethanol extraction: Ethanol extraction entails soaking the green tea leaves in ethanol or an ethanol-and-water solution. The bioactive substances from the leaves are dissolved by ethanol and then removed from the liquid by filtration or evaporation. In comparison to water extraction, ethanol extraction is more effective and can produce catechin concentrations that are higher.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction: In this technique, the bioactive substances from the green tea leaves are extracted using a supercritical fluid, such as carbon dioxide. The supercritical fluid can extract the components from the leaves without harming them because it possesses both liquid and gaseous characteristics. Although it is more expensive and difficult, supercritical fluid extraction can provide high-quality extracts with significant amounts of catechins.
Microwave-Assisted Extraction: In this technique, the bioactive substances from the green tea leaves are extracted utilizing microwave radiation. The leaves are combined with a solvent, like water or ethanol, and then heated using microwave radiation, which releases the chemicals. Although microwave-assisted extraction is a very young and still-evolving technique, it has demonstrated promising yield and efficiency gains.
Scientists are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The noninvasive technique combines high-intensity light from light-emitting diodes (LED / Infrareds / red light) and a lotion made of green tea extract. It works 10 times faster than a similar anti-wrinkle treatment that uses LEDs alone, the researchers say.
Scientists in Germany are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The non-invasive technique combines high-intensity light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a lotion made of green tea extract. It works ten times faster than a similar anti-wrinkle treatment that uses LEDs alone, the researchers say.
Anti-Aging Extracts green tea extract has high levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Many cosmetic products might contain green tea extract to provide the skin and hair a number of advantages. Green tea extract can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your beauty routine, including:
Face Mask: Using green tea extract in face masks is good for the skin. Green tea extract powder should be combined with water or another liquid to form a paste. Apply the mask to your face, then leave it on for 15-20 minutes to reduce inflammation, calm sensitive skin, and improve skin texture.
Toners: To assist in lessening skin inflammation and redness, green tea extract can be used as toner. For a toner, combine 1-2 teaspoons of powdered green tea extract with witch hazel or water. After cleansing, use a cotton pad to apply the toner to your face in order to assist your skin’s pH balance and get it ready for moisturizer.
Shampoos and Conditioners: To strengthen hair follicles and enhance hair texture, green tea extract can be used to shampoos and conditioners. Search for green tea extract in your favorite shampoo or conditioner, or try adding 1-2 tablespoons of green tea extract powder to them.
In order to give the skin a number of advantages, green tea extract can be used for soaps and body washes. Search for soaps and body washes that contain green tea extract or use 1-2 tablespoons of green tea extract powder in your preferred soap or body wash.
Simply add to your favorite creams, lotions, serum, and shampoo
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11209110
Protective Mechanisms of Green Tea Polyphenols in Skin
CAS: 56-81-5 (glycerin), 7732-18-5 (water), 84650-60-2 (green tea extract)
INCI Name: Glycerin, Water, Camellia Sinensis (green tea extract)
Solid/liquid: This is a thick liquid
pH: Typically about 5.5
BRIX: 44.3
Specific Gravity: 1.2
Color: Dark tea
USDA Organic: This product was made with USDA Certified Organic Green Tea
Raw material source: This product was made with certified organic raw green tea
Kosher: This product is made with Kosher green tea
Animal Testing: This product was not tested on animals
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Non-GMO: This product was made with non-GMO green tea
Manufacturing Process: This product was manufactured using no, or gentle heat. During the manufacturing process, the product was never exposed to heat over 38° Celsius/100° Fahrenheit.
Shelf Life: This being a bioactive extract, and with all the different possible storage scenario’s it is difficult to estimate the shelf life. For best results, it is best to formulate this into your product within 6 months of opening the container. 12 months from purchase date.
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. For best results, store around 70° Fahrenheit. Do not expose to heat over 80° Fahrenheit.
DOSE: For best results, add 1-2% to the formula in the cool-down phase. It is very important to add the product when the temperature is below 39° Celsius/102° Fahrenheit.
Simply add 10 drops per ounce to your favorite store-bought creams and lotions to make your own skin care products.
WHITENING YOUR FORMULATIONS: If this product changes your formulation to darker than you like, you can add titanium dioxide to whiten it. Make sure you understand how to safely work with titanium dioxide dust particles, which appears to be the greatest health risk associated with titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide is commonly used in sunscreens. EWG warning: About TITANIUM DIOXIDE: Titanium dioxide is an inorganic compound used in a range of body care products such as sunscreens and makeup. It appears to have low skin penetration but inhalation is a concernbut inhalation is a concern
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