Benefits of using a green tea moisturizer

Finding a daily moisturizer can be difficult!

First, there’s the matter of your skin type, then the texture, and finally the benefits. Using a daily moisturizer that’s fortified with green tea could be the answer to your daily moisturizer mystery—specifically, Green Tea EGCG Concentrate. We’ll tell you how and why a green tea moisturizer could be your skin’s daily savior against more than one type of skin damage!

Skin type

Our Green Tea Moisturizer is suitable for a wide range of skin types – it’s probably the most skin-friendly moisturizer we make! It is designed to hydrate dry skin, balance oily skin and work as a well-balanced formula for both combination and normal skin types.

A base of yerba mate water infuses skin with hydration and traces of antioxidants while helping to boost skin firmness and elasticity – making it ideal for aging skin types too. Finally, this moisturizer can also calm redness on sensitive skin types, thanks to its strong caffeine content (more on that below).

Texture

Silky olive squalane gives our green tea moisturizer a light texture that can be worn alone or under makeup. Blends and absorbs quickly, leaving no stickiness or film. This is thanks to the cleansing essential oils of blood orange and bergamot, which are also powerful degreasers (key to preventing that greasy finish).

Most skin types will only need a pea-sized amount for their entire face, but dry skin types or those with combination skin may want to apply a little extra to extra dry areas around the nose, browbones and cheeks.

The daily benefits of a green tea moisturizer

A green tea moisturizer can do more than just boost antioxidant defenses! Find out for yourself:

1. Neutralizes free radicals
EGCG, the powerful antioxidant and key polyphenol in green tea, acts as a complex defense system against free radicals.

Free radicals are molecules that already exist in our bodies and skin, but it is external factors such as UV exposure, smoke, smog and various other types of pollution that mutate them into something harmful. Pollution and UV exposure trigger an unhealthy increase in our body’s production of free radical molecules. When their numbers become excessive, so does their effect on our bodies, leading to cell degradation and accelerated signs of aging.

2. Slows down the signs of aging
As we mentioned above, pollution and UV-induced free radicals have a nasty tendency to accelerate the signs of aging. Antioxidants are your best bet for neutralizing these harmful effects on your skin and slowing the signs of aging from free radicals. EGCG, green tea, acai and yerba mate are antioxidants in our green tea moisturizer that strengthen skin while you wear it, creating a built-in blockade of free radical-fighting nutrients.

3. Moisturizes dry skin
This non-greasy formula is rich enough to hydrate dry skin types, without over-hydrating oily ones. Yerba mate water provides hydration, while acai butter and olive squalane lock in water content with light hydration. This formula can be applied daily as needed to relieve dryness and soothe thirsty skin.

4. Soothes redness
The caffeine content in this formula acts as a local vasoconstrictor, helping to reduce redness and inflammation. This is especially helpful for sensitive skin types or those who experience rosacea. Topical vasoconstrictors help calm redness by constricting the blood vessels that cause redness and inflammation, therefore reducing blood flow to the surface of the skin (the common culprit of red, blotchy skin).

5. Checks the oil
Caffeine, found in the formula’s green tea and yerba mate, can also act as an effective sebum/oil regulator for oily or acne-prone skin. Those with oily skin tend to have larger pores, and by temporarily tightening them, caffeine can reduce the amount of sebum secreted on the skin’s surface.

Pair your green tea moisturizer with a powerful partner

When it comes to natural green tea moisturizers, we have two options depending on your needs. Our first is the Green Tea EGCG Moisturizer we mentioned above, which is an old fan favorite. We also have the summer-friendly Green Tea SPF 30, which is our top pick for daytime sun protection.

Looking for the perfect companion to your daily moisturizer to keep the green tea/caffeine theme going? Adding an eye cream is always a good idea, but an even better idea is to double the benefits of your moisturizer – using your eye cream.

Our best-selling Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream contains plenty of anti-aging antioxidants, silky moisturizers and pore-tightening caffeine to de-puff tired eyes. This eye cream formula contains green tea, green coffee beans and brown cherry to deliver a daily dose of antioxidants to your eye area. Those who suffer from oily eyelids, puffiness or dark circles will benefit from using an eye cream made with green tea and coffee as an added benefit.

Remember to always keep your moisturizer and eye cream ready for daily use to protect against daily environmental damage. You can even add a green tea serum to your daily routine and then follow the PM products at night to reduce existing daily damage. Our multivitamin serum and PM retinol eye cream should do the trick!

Green Tea Moisturizer FAQ

How does green tea moisturizer benefit the skin compared to regular moisturizers?
Antioxidant Properties: Green tea is rich in antioxidants, especially catechins, which help neutralize harmful free radicals. This helps reduce oxidative stress on the skin, which can lead to premature aging.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea can soothe irritated skin, making it beneficial for conditions such as rosacea or psoriasis.
Hydration: Like regular moisturizers, green tea moisturizer provides hydration but with added protective benefits for the skin.
Oil Check: For oily skin, green tea can help regulate oil production, leading to fewer breakouts.

Can Green Tea Moisturizer Help Acne-Prone Skin?
Green tea moisturizer can be beneficial for acne-prone skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the redness and swelling associated with acne. The polyphenols in green tea are known to fight bacteria and reduce sebum production, which can help prevent and treat acne.

What are the antiaging benefits of using a green tea moisturizer?
Green tea’s antioxidants fight free radicals that contribute to signs of aging like wrinkles and sun damage. Green tea can also improve skin elasticity and texture, promoting a more youthful appearance.

Is green tea moisturizer suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin?
Green tea moisturizer is generally suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, due to its gentle, natural properties. It is less likely to cause irritation compared to some other skin care ingredients, making it a good choice for people with sensitive skin.

How often should you apply green tea moisturizer for best results?
The frequency of application depends on your skin type and the composition of the product. In general, it is recommended to apply it once or twice a day, similar to regular moisturizers. For specific instructions, it is always best to refer to the product instructions or consult a skin care professional.