Adding these green tea-infused products to your skincare regime will do you good

Known for its soothing properties, green tea is not just a healthy ingestible but great for your skin too

There are complex ingredients like retinol, arbutin and benzoyl peroxide which may or may not make their way to everybody’s skincare routine and then there are no-frills, ‘idiot-proof’ ingredients like hyaluronic acid, green tea and ceramides that are comparatively ubiquitous. Loaded with polyphenols and catechins, green tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants. A report reveals that the antioxidant activity of green tea is much higher than that of vitamin C. “With anti-inflammatory properties, green tea reduces irritation and redness while calming the skin as well. It also helps regulate oil and refine pores,” says Dr Meghna Gupta, dermatologist and founder, Delhi Skin Centre. She believes that the best way to consume green tea is a combination of ingesting it and applying topical products infused with the ingredient. It is critical to invest in the right products with solid formulations to ensure they work in the favour of, and not against, your skin. We list some of the most effective products that boast green tea. 

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