Topical green tea may modestly help mild, inflamed acne, but the extract and formula determine how much active EGCG reaches the follicle. Drinking green tea remains unproven, while concentrated supplements produced little improvement and raise a liver-safety concern.
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Green tea catechins can affect some processes involved in UV-related skin ageing, but no human trial has shown that green tea prevents new wrinkles. Here is what studies of topical formulas, drinks and supplements actually found.
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Human trials have tested ordinary tea, catechin-rich drinks and concentrated extracts, with very different results. Here is what they tell us about UV redness, acne and wrinkles.
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Green tea may help inflammatory acne, but its catechins are difficult to keep stable in skincare. I examine what human research shows and why the finished formula determines whether the ingredient can work.
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