A new study reveals that green tea, a popular ingredient in skin care products, may work on some skin conditions. Santosh K. Katiyar of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and his colleagues reviewed data on the potential healing and protective effects of green tea and concluded that the substance shows promise in the prevention and treatment of some skin irritations. Green tea is fermented differently than black tea, with less chemical alteration to its polyphenolic compounds. These polyphenols are antioxidants and contain the protective and anti-inflammatory properties that interest researchers. The study appeared in the Archives of Dermatology.
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