Green Tea Serum: What is it and What Does it Do?
What is a green tea serum?
Green tea is a century-old ingredient known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This ingredient can help
reduce skin irritation
reduce redness
reduce swelling
It’s even been used in the past to soothe sunburns. The skin loves green tea because of its molecular makeup (it seems to always relate back to the microscopic scale doesn’t it?). All the benefits listed above are because green tea is…
rich in antioxidants
highly caffeinated
green tea is rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that inhibit the loss of elasticity and visual aging of the skin.
As your skin ages, it begins to lose its ability to stretch. Think of a super old swimsuit. When brand new, the elastic band could stretch easily and re-take its original length. But, as time passes the elastic loses its ability to stretch and eventually ends up stretched out, much longer than its original resting length.
Your skin goes through a very similar lifecycle. This elasticity over time decreases, which makes your skin look older. Antioxidants in the body are what fight against this decay.
By adding more antioxidants to the skin, you are giving your skin all the tools it needs to stay elastic and youthful.
green tea is highly caffeinated
Green tea generally has less caffeine than coffee, but it is one of the more caffeinated teas ranking behind black tea.
Caffeine’s effect when you drink it is similar to what the effect is when it’s applied directly onto the skin. It helps the skin perk up a little. By increasing blood flow, caffeine helps the skin look brighter and tighter.
When applied to the skin, the caffeine in green tea is what helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Shop Serums with Green Tea
Our top two picks are
Green Tea Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum by innisfree
Jasmine Green Tea Oil Control Toner by Herbivore
This serum is formulated to hydrate and visablly smooth the skin’s appearance. Jeju Green Tea Extract and seed oil deliever amino acid rich moisture to the skin.
This lightly scented toner targets your pores, acne, and blemishes, working to reduce all three. Paired with jasmine water, this formula offers balance and blemish-free skin.
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I have been using this serum for a few days and my complexion is brightened and smooth. My skin is plump and not dull. The scent is amazing. Highly recommended.
- Ngoc on April 24, 2022
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Love this! After a few days my face is smooth, soft, and no longer inflamed. I have similar serums and they aren’t as great as this one. I will be sticking with it.
- Ashley on October 2, 2022