Green tea has been brewed and sipped for thousands of years, but its positive effects aren't reserved for just internal consumption. When applied topically in a skin cream, the tea's antioxidants can work on your skin cells for a naturally healthier complexion. For the best results, choose a face cream that combines green tea with other vitamins and skin-conditioning ingredients.
Aubrey Organics Natural Sun SPF 25 Green Tea Protective Sunscreen
Skincare expert Paula Begoun tested Aubrey Organics' facial cream in her book, "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." She says it's efficiently rich for dry to very dry skin and liked its use of titanium dioxide to give your skin the "broad-spectrum sun protection" it needs to prevent UV-related wrinkling. Green tea provides antioxidant strength while natural emollients like aloe vera, shea butter and jojoba oil help to soothe and moisturize your skin surface.
Cellceuticals Extreme Defense
The beauty editors of "Real Simple" magazine highlight Cellceutical's anti-aging cream as one of their "go-to" treatments. All-natural lipid-boosting moisturizers, like sunflower oil and almond oil, help to quench your skin's thirst. The company includes green tea, vitamin E and vitamin C to help defend your skin cells from the damage sustained by free radicals.
BeautiControl Regeneration Overnight Retinol Recovery Eye Capsules
Unlike most skincare creams, BeautiControl's cream is packed in individual capsules to keep the product stable and protected from the light and air. Begoun found its performance to be exceptional, saying it's an "excellent way" to nourish the skin around your eyes and the rest of your face. She gave it positive marks for its use of retinol, which helps to soften wrinkles, as well as anti-irritants and green tea.
Biore Hard Day's Night Overnight Moisturizer
The use of green tea and vitamin E in this night cream is "helpful," reports Begoun. It also comes with glycerin, which helps trap critical moisture in your skin for a softer and smoother skin surface. The combination may help to restore your skin's protective barrier while keeping free radical damage at a minimal level.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2009
- "Real Simple" Magazine: Beauty Editors' Picks
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