Antioxidants and Skincare: Green Tea Extract and Skin Care Products

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) March 11, 2008 -- Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Tea: A Brew of Skincare Benefits" advises how to take advantage of this potent skincare brew.

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Antioxidants: Fighting off free radicals: Environmental free radicals cause skin damage, resulting in signs of aging - lines, wrinkles, discoloration and elasticity loss. Antioxidants counter this free radical damage. And tea, especially green tea, contains large amounts of polyphenol, a special antioxidant. To take advantage of the antioxidant and anti-aging benefits of green tea, start with a good skincare product that contains cooling green tea extract.

Antioxidants and sun exposure: Green tea's antioxidants have important implications for sun exposure, too. Studies suggest that green tea helps make sunscreen even more effective. Applying green tea to skin may also reduce sunburn, inflammation and sun damage. Remember, though, that green tea by itself doesn't provide sufficient sun protection or block UV rays, so sunscreen is still crucial.

Antioxidants and elasticity: Antioxidants in green tea skincare products improve the elasticity of skin. As these products boost skin's elasticity, skin becomes firmer and smoother with less wrinkles.

EGCG: New life for old cells: EGCG stands for epigallocatechin galleate, a particular polyphenol antioxidant in green tea. According to research conducted by Dr. Stephen Hsu - professor and biologist at the Medical College of Georgia who's performed research on the effects of EGCG, skin cells and aging - EGCG can prevent skin problems in new cells and treat skin problems in older cells. EGCG is also beneficial for different skin concerns and conditions like wrinkles, psoriasis, rosacea and acne.

Caffeine: Anti-inflammatory and UV protector: In her article on Yahoo Health, dermatologist Leslie Baumann writes that caffeine has anti-inflammatory properties because it constricts blood vessels, reducing redness and puffiness. Not surprisingly, caffeine is often found in eye creams. Caffeine may help prevent and repair damage from UV rays, adds Dr. Baumann. In mice studies caffeinated green tea and black tea - used orally and topically - prevented and repaired sun damage.

Getting the benefits from products: When taking a green tea supplement, experts have different recommendations on the amount to consume. According to Medline Plus, look for one that contains 100 - 150 milligrams of green tea extract, and take it three times a day, suggests Dr. Todorov.

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Anti-Aging Skincare and Men: It's No Secret!

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Think women are the only ones who care about their skin? Think again. The advent of men's skincare lines, bursting onto the beauty world within the last 10 years, continues to grow in popularity today. Men no longer limit their routines to soap and shaving cream; instead, men are embracing toners, moisturizers, manicures, facials and even plastic surgery. Spas are also cluing in, offering treatments specifically suited to men's skincare needs, so it should be no surprise that men are also taking the next step by embracing age-reversal procedures, such as Botox cosmetic or micro-dermabrasion, as well.

The Beauty Tool Belt

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Professionals from medical doctors to plumbers to artists all rely upon a basic set of tools to practice their craft: from a stethoscope, to paint brushes, to a hammer. But basic tools are not just for doctors or artists; the tool kit can be modified to include skincare basics. And regardless of skin type, there are a few key items that should be in every skincare 'black bag', starting with the basics. Easy to assemble and stocked with multi-functional basics, a beauty tool kit is the foundation for great skincare!

Spot the Difference: Cleansers for Acne

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Acne affects about 85% of adults between the ages of 18-24 alone in the US-that's over 17 million Americans! As teenagers and many more people besides can attest, acne is a skin condition typically characterized by unsightly, painful and annoying blemishes and breakouts that seem to have a mind of their own! Thankfully, there are plenty of cleansers available specifically made to treat this skin concern, offering relief from the sight of breakouts and blemishes. Find out the most effective active ingredients to look for when purchasing an acne cleanser, and how to determine which is designed for someone's particular circumstances.

Firming Facial Exercises: Fact or Fiction?

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Surprisingly, many women are stretching and flexing their faces in hopes of firming and toning their skin. Examples include: squinting the eyes; puckering their lips; frowning; and raising the eyebrows. Some women attend special classes for facial exercise. Others order instructional DVDs, books or facial contraptions. Fans of facial exercise say that the benefits are just like working out any other muscle. Enthusiasts believe that facial exercises make skin firm and taut while smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. Experts, however, seem less enthused. Do facial exercises really deliver results? Are they an effective way to tone and firm the skin and reduce your wrinkles? Find out what all the hype is about.

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