Drinking green tea has been touted for its health benefits for centuries, but what happens when you put it on your skin?
Green tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which are antioxidant. When applied to the skin, green tea polyphenols have been shown to protect against sun damage and ageing, reduce oil production, reduce inflammation in the skin, and may improve acne. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate is the most abundant polyphenol, with the most evidence for use on the skin.
Evidence base: Fair
