What skin types is Green Tea Extract good for?

Green Tea Extract is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Green Tea Extract?

Green Tea Extract works well with Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, Zinc PCA. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Green Tea Extract safe to use every day?

Green Tea Extract can generally be used in the morning. Recommended concentration: 1–5% standardised extract (EGCG content is the key measure).

Green Tea Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Also known as: EGCG · Epigallocatechin Gallate · Camellia Sinensis

AntioxidantSoothingAcne-fighting

“A polyphenol-rich antioxidant that protects against UV damage and soothes inflammation.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

Morning

Concentration

1–5%

What it does

Green tea extract is rich in polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is one of the most potent antioxidants studied in dermatology. EGCG neutralises free radicals, reduces UV-induced inflammation, inhibits sebum production, and has demonstrated anti-acne activity by suppressing Cutibacterium acnes growth and sebocyte lipogenesis.

Benefits

Powerful antioxidant protection against UV and pollution-induced free radical damage
Reduces sebum production and helps control oiliness
Anti-inflammatory — soothes UV-induced redness and irritation
Mild antibacterial activity against acne-causing bacteria
Reduces the risk of photocarcinogenesis with consistent use

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

After toning, before moisturiser

Good for

Oily skinCombination skinAcne-prone skinAll skin

Works well with

Niacinamide ›Vitamin C ›Ferulic Acid ›Zinc PCA ›

How to use

Most effective when used in the morning as part of an antioxidant layering strategy, before SPF.

Typical concentration: 1–5% standardised extract (EGCG content is the key measure)