Green Tea Polyphenols: Versatile Cosmetic Ingredient

    January 2012
    Sandeep Kumar, Nisha Singh, . Shweta, . Archana
    TLDR Green tea polyphenols are beneficial for various skin and hair conditions and are increasingly popular in cosmetics.
    The document from January 1, 2012, reviews the scientific data on the effects of green tea polyphenols as an active ingredient in cosmeceuticals, focusing on their benefits for various cosmetic issues such as aging, wrinkles, photodamage, skin darkness, acne, dandruff, and hair loss. It discusses the mechanisms of action of green tea polyphenols and summarizes clinical trials conducted on humans to evaluate their efficacy in treating these cosmetological conditions. The review highlights the growing popularity of green tea polyphenols in the cosmetic industry due to their skin-improving properties.
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