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Green tea

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Green tea

Green tea extract smooths texture, deeply moisturizes, boosts elasticity, clears blemishes, calms redness, fades scars, and defends against sun damage and daily stress. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and it comes in exfoliators, creams, cleansers, and eye creams. This botanical ingredient fits smoothly into a daily routine, as it works well with retinol, niacinamide, and salicylic acid.

Drug Delivery, 2017Carcinogenesis, 2001Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001

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Green tea exfoliators

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What to combine green tea with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Retinol Works well Apply green tea first, and then retinol, because this combination helps keep your skin smooth and protected. Green tea and retinol
Niacinamide Works well Use them together in your morning routine, applying your green tea product first and your niacinamide serum right after for an extra shield against daily sun damage. Green tea and niacinamide
Salicylic acid Works well Use green tea after salicylic acid, because green tea calms skin and protects it after exfoliating. Green tea and salicylic acid
Bio-placenta peptides Works well Use them together by applying green tea first and bio-placenta peptides right after, as they help each other fight skin aging. Green tea and bio-placenta peptides
Hexapeptide Works well Use green tea and hexapeptide together in the same routine, applying green tea first and hexapeptide right after, because they help each other work better. Green tea and hexapeptide
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 Works well Use them together, applying the green tea first and the peptide second, for better protection against everyday skin aging. Green tea and acetyl hexapeptide-3
Collagen peptide Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the green tea first and the collagen peptide right after, because they help protect the skin better as a team. Green tea and collagen peptide
Copper peptide Works well Use them together by applying green tea first and copper peptide next, because they work as a team to protect skin. Green tea and copper peptide
Hexapeptide-9 Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the green tea product first and the hexapeptide-9 product second, because they help each other work better. Green tea and hexapeptide-9
Peptide-rich plasma Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the green tea first and the peptides right after. Green tea and peptide-rich plasma
Tri-ceramide complex Works well Use them together by applying green tea first and tri-ceramide complex second, because antioxidants stabilize and protect the skin barrier. Green tea and tri-ceramide complex
Triple peptide blend Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying the green tea product first and the peptide product second. Green tea and triple peptide blend
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 Works well Use them together by applying green tea first and the peptide product second, because they work as a great team on the skin. Green tea and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Works well Use them together, applying green tea first and the peptide after, for extra anti-aging help. Green tea and palmitoyl tripeptide-1

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Questions and answers

What does green tea do for the skin?

Green tea helps protect the skin against UV-induced oxidative stress, reduces skin redness and DNA damage, and may improve acne and skin hydration.

Carcinogenesis, 2001Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001

How do you use green tea?

You can use green tea in your daily skincare routine by applying your green tea product first, followed by your retinol, niacinamide, or other compatible treatments to help protect and smooth your skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Carcinogenesis, 2001

Should you use green tea in the morning or at night?

You can use green tea in your morning routine by applying your green tea product first and your niacinamide serum right after for an extra shield against daily sun damage.

Can you use green tea every day?

Yes, you can use green tea every day as part of your regular routine. Applying it daily helps protect your skin from sun damage and keeps it looking smooth and healthy.

Carcinogenesis, 2001Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001

Does green tea cause purging or irritation?

Green tea is unlikely to cause irritation and helps calm the skin and protect it after exfoliating. It is well tolerated and may help soothe redness or reduce skin eruptions.

Carcinogenesis, 2001

Which skin types is green tea best for?

Green tea is rated as a superior fit for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, as well as mature skin and skin with dark spots. For example, Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 is a superior fit for dry and sensitive skin, while Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a superior fit for oily, combination, and mature skin.

Can you use green tea with retinol?

Yes, green tea and retinol work well together when you apply your green tea product first and your retinol second, as this combination helps keep your skin smooth and protected.

Research on green tea

Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

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    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

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    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

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    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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