Ingredient · INCI listed
Green Tea Extract
Green tea extract (Camellia sinensis) is rich in polyphenols — especially EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals, calms inflammation, and may offer photoprotective benefits when paired with sunscreen.
Evidence — Well-established
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
8 products
moisturizers
Typical pairing
Hyaluronic Acid
Evidence level
Well-established as an antioxidant. EGCG has extensive in vitro and in vivo research. Effective at 0.5-5% depending on extract standardization. Often combined with vitamin C and vitamin E for compounded antioxidant effect.
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