People around the world have been filling their cups with hot green tea for over 4,000 years, and there’s a reason why this drink has withstood the test of time. Not only is it delicious, it's packed with health-boosting ingredients including: amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. People sip the brew to help them with everything from weight loss to the prevention of heart disease and cancer – and even skin care.
Green tea contains powerful compounds called polyphenols, which are antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. Why is this important? Free radicals steal electrons from molecules that your body's cells need, and when cells die as a result of ongoing damage, that's aging. But a diet that is rich in antioxidants, scientists believe, helps to impede cellular breakdown. If you want to preserve your skin's elasticity and fight the signs of aging – including skin spots, sagging and fine lines and wrinkles – familiarizing yourself with the power of antioxidants is a must.
Polyphenols are great for the skin. They combat inflammation to help promote an even skin tone and reduce redness, even when the discoloration is a symptom of rosacea. What's more, these compounds even seem to protect against UV rays. A scientific study conducted by Case Western University in 2001 showed that green tea extract was useful in protecting against sunburn.
If you want to harness the power of green tea to give your skin a more youthful glow, try H2V Quench, a lightweight moisturizer that uses green tea extract to soothe sensitive skin and protect against damage from UV rays. For the best results, apply H2V Prepare toner before you moisturize. The green tea extract works with NaPCA, DMAE and aloe to reduce redness and inflammation, providing you with fresh and flawless skin that lets your true beauty shine through.
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