Research Study Finds Green Tea Potentially Beneficial for Skin Health

(Newswire.net — January 12, 2017) Orlando, FL — Today, more and more people are using natural alternatives to potentially improve their overall health. There are those who even use natural ingredients to help ensure that their skin maintains its well-being.

A research study finds that green tea may be potentially beneficial for skin health. The use of green tea has long been believed to offer a range of health benefits. Individuals who want to take better care of their skin may also resort to the use of this beverage.

According to recent scientific studies, green tea has the potential to protect the body from a variety of conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. It has also been linked with weight loss benefits.

Green tea is becoming more and more popular not just among health enthusiasts but also those who want to improve their appearance. As a matter of fact, green tea can be found in many skin care products available in the market today.

Hasan Mukhtar, PhD, a Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Dermatology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, reveals that green tea in human skin care products may potentially offer some health benefits.

Mukhtar and his colleagues summarized the effects of green tea on the skin. This beverage is popular in many countries, such as Korea, Japan, India, and China. Green tea leaves come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Its leaves are thought to remain fresh due to the fact that they have not been fermented before steaming and drying.

According to Mukhtar, the possible antioxidant properties of green tea may be responsible for its potential skin-protective effects. Antioxidants in green tea are believed to be the most potent. They are popularized by their potential ability to counteract the harmful effects of oxidant radicals.

Otherwise known as free radicals, oxidant radicals are the body’s byproducts, which are harmful to the tissues and cells. Antioxidants are thought to bind free radicals and deactivate them before they become harmful.

Green tea is also popularized by the polyphenols, such as catechins, it contains. These are antioxidants that may contain anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. The catechins in green tea are also thought to fight skin inflammation as well as cancerous changes in the skin.

Today, green tea is not only consumed through beverage form but also through supplementation. Individuals who believe in the potential therapeutic effects of green tea on the skin may want to consider utilizing supplements.

Green tea extract can be found in many types of supplements, such as resveratrol, which is a possible antioxidant. Resveratrol supplements that are widely popular nowadays contain extracts of green tea, grape seed, red wine, and acai fruit.

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