A bioactive compound isolated from green tea with numerous beneficial effects. It is an astringent and antioxidant and can help the skin to heal, reduce redness, and treat UV-induced damage.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Anti-Acne,
Anti-Acne
Anti-acne agents treat acne blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Anti-Acne,
Anti-Acne
Anti-acne agents treat acne blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Epigallocatechin gallate is a bioactive compound isolated from green tea. Chemically, it is a polyphenol related to flavonoids and tannins and has all of their characteristic properties: a very good antioxidant, astringent, and anti-inflammatory ingredient in your skincare product.
Epigallocatechin gallate has actually been tested on living humans in clinical studies (a rare instance in skincare science indeed!) and the following was discovered: Epigallocatechin gallate is beneficial for people with dry and damaged skin, and even for those with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis because it reduces redness and skin scaling. It helps the skin to heal correctly, reducing scars and speeding up the healing process.
Lastly, it helps to combat UV damage in skin cells through its antioxidant properties. It is definitely a good plant-based ingredient for your skin, but also a very unstable one. The product must be protected against light and air with your other antioxidant products (like vitamin C).
Science
1
Frasheri, L., et al. (2020). Great green tea ingredient? A narrative literature review on epigallocatechin gallate and its biophysical properties for topical use in dermatology. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 34(9), 2170–2179.
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